Mt. Hakkoda Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus service
A shuttle bus connects the Hakkoda Mountain Ropeway and Oirase Keiryu Hotel. You can also enjoy powder snow at the Hakkoda International Ski Resort.
| Mt. Hakkoda Shuttle Bus | |
|---|---|
| Period | Sat, Dec 5, 2026 – Sun, Mar 28, 2027*Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in March. |
| Time | 8:50 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Appropriate age | For all ages |
| Contents | Shuttle bus pickup Service |
| Price | 6,450 yen *Free for children aged 0 to 3. |
| Capacity | 7 people |
| Meeting spot | West Wing 2F, Keiryu-BASE - |
| Belongings | *・Warm clothing Perceived temperature around the summit station can drop below -20°C *・Cash Recommended as few shops accept cashless payments *Rental services are available at the local "Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Resort". Please check here for details. *Snow boots are available for rental at the hotel (1,100 JPY / 24 hours). |
| Schedule | 8:50 AM Meet at Keiryu-BASE 9:00 AM Depart hotel by Mt. Hakkoda shuttle bus 10:10 AM Arrive at Hakkoda Ropeway Sanroku Station 10:10 AM–1:50 PM Free time 1:50 PM Depart from Hakkoda Ropeway Sanroku Station 3:00 PM Arrive at hotel |
| Reservation | Until 6: 00 p.m. the previous day |
| Notes | 1. Cancellation Policy ・Cancellations made by 6:00 PM the day before: Free of charge ・Cancellations made after 6:00 PM the day before, on the day of the tour, or no-shows: 100% of the tour fee will be charged. Please check here for further details. 2. In Case of Hakkoda Ropeway Suspension ・If the ropeway suspension is decided before departure from the hotel: Free cancellation is available even on the day of the tour ・If the suspension is decided after departure from the hotel: Non-refundable 3. Other Notes ・You can leave the tour halfway at Hakkoda Ropeway Station. If you wish to do so, please inform the staff at registration. Using only the return trip (Mt. Hakkoda → Hotel) is not permitted. ・Frost-covered trees (snow monsters) can usually be seen near the summit from late December to around February. *If the ropeway is suspended, snow monsters at the summit cannot be viewed. ・During peak seasons for the Hakkoda Ropeway, such as the New Year holidays, Lunar New Year, and weekends in midwinter, congestion is expected and wait times of around 1 to 2 hours may occur. |