There are 3 ways to get from Hirafu to Kutchan by bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Hirafu to Kutchan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan is to bus which costs ¥210 - ¥950 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan is to bus which takes 9 min and costs ¥210 - ¥950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 羊蹄登山口 and arriving at 南十字街. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Hirafu and Kutchan is 6 km.
The best way to get from Hirafu to Kutchan without a car is to bus which takes 9 min and costs ¥210 - ¥950.
The bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 南十字街 takes 9 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Hirafu to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 羊蹄登山口 station.
Hirafu to Kutchan bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 南十字街 station.
There are 594+ hotels available in Kutchan.
What companies run services between Hirafu, Japan and Kutchan, Japan?
Donan Bus operates a bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 南十字街 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥210–290 and the journey takes 9 min. Niseko Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 南十字街
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥210–290
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 南十字街
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide


