The limited express "Niseko" issue will also run this year!

Limited express Niseko issue from Hokkaido Shinkansen Shin Hakodate Hokuto Station,
You can use it as a means of access to Niseko which is one of Hokkaido's premier resort areas
You can use it as a means of direct connection between famous sightseeing spots in Hokkaido called Otaru-Niseko area and Hakodate.
It is also convenient for traveling to Niseko area from Sapporo.
While enjoying the scenery of Mt. Yotei and Niseko Annupuri at the limited express Niseko,
Normally, please enjoy the trip of the Hakodate main line "mountain line" (Otaru-Niseko ~ Oshimanbu) where limited trains do not run.

Also, between Niseko and Niseko, Niseko Resort Tourist Association staff will sell local special products in the car.
By all means, please enjoy the summer train trip on this occasion.

Operation information

  • Operation period: Thursday, August 31st - September 5th (Tuesday), September 7th (Thursday) - 12th (Tue)
  • Operation section: Sapporo ~ Otaru ~ Kenchoan ~ Niseko ~ Oshimanbu ~ Shin Hakodate Hokuto ~ Hakodate 1 round trip a day
  • Organization: 183 series 0 generations 4 car trainings (3 seats reserved, 1 seat available) (Capacity 216 people)
  • Operation time: (excerpt)
Uphill
Sapporo 07:57 from Otaru 08:44 Departure Shimonoseki 10: 04 from Niseko 10:18 Origin Hakodate Hokuto Station from 12: 58 to Hakodate 13: 15 arrival
Descending
Hakodate 13:56 Origin Hakodate Hokuto Station 14:19 Departure Niseko 17:13 Departure Los Angeles 17: 33 Otaru 18: 48 Departure Sapporo 19:
For details, please refer to the JR Hokkaido website or press materials.