Starting this season on December 16th, the "Niseko Model" will be launched, utilizing taxis to reduce traffic congestion during the busy winter season!

Since last year, we have been developing the "Niseko Model" as a way to solve transportation issues in the Niseko area during the winter and peak seasons.
This year, with the cooperation of taxi operators in Sapporo, Aomori, and Tokyo, as well as operators in the Iwanai-Yoichi area, and with even more support and cooperation than last year, the Niseko Model will be in operation from Tuesday, December 16, 2025 to Sunday, March 15, 2026.

*For more details, please see the press release below.

　

■About the GO app in the Niseko model
・Support period: Scheduled to run from Tuesday, December 16, 2025 to Sunday, March 15, 2026
・Supported areas: Kutchan Town, Niseko Town, and parts of Rankoshi Town. Both boarding and disembarking locations must be specified in advance within the supported areas.
*Please check the app for details on the operating area.
・Supported languages: Japanese and English
・Supported functions: Instant ordering only, no advance reservations
・Accepted payments: GO Pay (credit card, dPayment, PayPay) only, in-car payment not available
- Pricing: Regular fare plus 1,180 yen for local transport promotion fee and 100 yen for app arrangement fee
Regular fares include a winter surcharge, but there is no pick-up fee.
　　　　　　　*Residents are exempt from the local transportation promotion fee by presenting My Number Card, etc.
Vehicles: 27 vehicles from 14 companies (63 supporters) and 27 vehicles from 5 local businesses (total of 54 vehicles from 19 companies)