A coach seat is the cheapest way from Sapporo to Lake Toya and Noboribetsu, and in winter the ski buses with lift tickets beat driving icy mountain roads yourself. Expect early starts and a fixed schedule.
Try Sapporo Teine with Chinese-language ski lessons, gear and shuttle transport. See what the nine-hour beginner package includes and what to check before booking.
Most Popular★ 4.5“The instructor was very attentive and taught exceptionally well. The only downside was that the minibus was a bit cramped, making the ride uncomfortable, but the entire training course went very smoothly.”
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135 reviews9 hoursFrom $162.75
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Take a direct bus from Sapporo to Teine for a seven-hour lift pass, mountain views, and a full day on Hokkaido slopes.
★ 4.7“It was crowded, but I had a great time.”
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77 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $69.49
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Ride from central Sapporo to Kokusai for Hokkaido powder, a lift and gondola pass, lunch credit, and a full day of skiing.
★ 4.0“Very easy pick up and drop off service, comfortable bus ride and skilled driver. Pick up and drop off both on time. I would definitely book again.”
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10 reviews5 hoursFrom $99.25
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See Sapporo’s shrine, hilltop views and city sights on a half-day bus tour, with multilingual audio and a TV Tower ticket valid for three days.
★ 4.5“It is good however there were 4 places that we visited and the tine spent on each area is so short. I think its better if we visited 3 places only.”
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8 reviewsFrom $47.95
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Visit Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, and Mount Usu on a full-day Hokkaido bus tour with lunch, a ropeway ride, multilingual audio, and a TV Tower ticket.
★ 4.8“Best package I bought in this trip. value for money. very good japanese guide.”
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4 reviewsFrom $87.05
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Ride Hoheikyo Dam’s electric bus and Sapporo Kokusai’s autumn gondola, with practical advice on timing, transport, foliage, and value.
★ 5.0“It was raining heavily that day, so I took the cable car, but it was too foggy to see anything. But at this price it's a good deal.”
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3 reviewsFrom $21.35
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