To make the most of your holiday with us in Niseko we recommend arranging a private transfer. We can arrange private transfers from a 3 seat taxi up to a 40 seat private bus. Let us arrange a personalized driver to meet you upon arrival in Hokkaido who will transport you directly to our door.

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.

For larger groups we can charter buses to provide a very convenient and cost-effective ground transportation method.

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 from south Sapporo City or New Chitose Airport through the central western part of Hokkaido past Lake Shikotsu, 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.