The most convenient way to experience the delights of the Furano region is to have us arrange a private transfer. Your personal driver will provide you door-to-door service from any flight arriving or departing Sapporo New Chitose Airport or Asahikawa Airport. In addition we can arrange transport directly from your hotel or a prearranged meeting location to the doorstep of your accommodation. For ski trips we recommend chartering a private van (known in Japan as a “Jumbo Taxi”.) Your private van can seat up to 8 guests arriving from Chitose Airport or 6 guests arriving from Asahikawa airport, including skis and luggage. For larger groups we can charter buses to provide a very convenient and cost-effective ground transportation. Please note this service is only available to guests who book and stay with Fresh Powder. If you have placed a booking with us and would like further information please contact info@freshpowder.com

There are several picturesque routes to and from Niseko. From Sapporo we recommend the following the northern shoreline through the beautiful city of Otaru. The expressway connecting Sapporo and Otaru is excellent. From Otaru the road winds through the mountains to Niseko. The second and perhaps most spectacular route is through the central western part of Hokkaido past Lake XXX, passing nearby to the resort of Rusutsu, through Kutchan and into Niseko. Please note that in order to rent a car in Japan you MUST possess an International Driving Permit. It is NOT possible to rent a car in Japan using Australian, US, UK, Canadian, Hong Kong, or most other overseas licenses. Summer is an ideal time to explore Hokkaido’s scenic countryside by car. We recommend booking a rental vehicle well in advance, as they tend to fully book out early during the peak summer seasons. In winter we strongly recommend you do not rent a car as the streets are often blanketed in snow. Once in the ski resort, you will likely find it easier to access the entire ski village on foot or via courtesy buses.