The HYOUTOU BLUE LINER shuttle bus connects New Chitose Airport via JR Chitose Station to the
Chitose-Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival venue at Lake Shikotsu Onsen.
During the festival period, it operates 9 outbound and 11 return trips (45 seats per bus).
Reservations are required for boarding.
| Operation Period | Sat, Jan 30, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Outbound Route | New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Bldg. 1F → JR Chitose Station → Lake Shikotsu Onsen (Chitose-Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival) |
| Return Route | Lake Shikotsu Onsen (Chitose-Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival) → JR Chitose Station → New Chitose Airport |
| Infant Fare | Children aged 0 to under elementary school age who do not occupy a seat ride
free. *Limited to one infant per one adult. |
Important
No changes to travel date or bus- 100% cancellation fee for customer cancellations
- Reservations by 8:30 PM the day before. No same-day bookings.
- Buses generally depart on time
- No refunds for missed buses.
No changes to travel date or busReservations, Cancellations & Changes
- HYOUTOU BLUE LINER requires advance reservations.
Reservations are accepted until 8:30 PM the day before. No same-day bookings. - Reservations cannot be changed after confirmation.
- Changes cannot be made. Please make a new reservation.
No cancellation notice required. A 100% cancellation fee applies. - Changes are not permitted, including due to an incorrect travel date or bus selection.
- No notice is required if the number of passengers is reduced. The fare for the reduced passengers will still be charged.
Boarding Information
- Please arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before departure.
- The bus cannot wait for passengers due to its scheduled itinerary.
- If you miss the bus, your reservation will be canceled and no refund will be issued.
- Seats cannot be reserved.
Other
- No disability discounts.
- Times may be delayed due to weather, road conditions, or other unavoidable circumstances.
- We are not liable for any accommodation, transportation, or other costs resulting from such delays.
Dom Term Bldg. 1F
Chitose Sta.
Onsen
Onsen
Chitose Sta.
Airport
※Departures and arrivals after 3:00 PM may be delayed.
New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Bldg. 1F
- The bus does not stop at the International Terminal Bldg. (Passengers cannot board or disembark there.)
- Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
JR Chitose Station Bus Stop[7]
- Exit the East Exit of JR Chitose Station and take the stairs or elevator on your left. Please proceed to Bus Stop No.7 at the East Exit.
- Please arrive at the boarding area 10 minutes before departure time. The bus will depart on schedule.
Lake Shikotsu Onsen(Event Venue)
- Please proceed to the HYOUTOU BLUE LINER boarding location.
- Please arrive at the boarding area 10 minutes before departure time. The bus will depart on schedule.
A luggage storage service is available at a shopping area near the bus stop in Shikotsu Onsen. Please use this service.
The Chitose-Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is a premier winter event in Hokkaido, featuring a variety of ice sculptures of all sizes created by spraying and freezing water from Lake Shikotsu. During the day, visitors can enjoy the natural blue gradient woven by the sky and the ice sculptures. At night, the festival transforms into a fantastical world illuminated by vivid lights.
Courtesy of the
Lake Shikotsu
National Park Management Council
Sat, Jan 30, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
10:00～20:00
*The Light-up begins at 16:30.
Weekdays: 1,000 yen [Junior high school students and older]
Weekends & holidays: 3,000 yen [Junior high school students and older]
*Elementary school students and younger: Free
Lake Shikotsu National Park
Management Council
＼ Official Website ／
HYOUTOU BLUE LINER