ACCESSACCESS
There are direct flights from major cities across the country to Sapporo and New Chitose Airport!
Access from outside Hokkaido
With a population of 1.96 million, Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan.
The four seasons are distinctly different, with snowfall of up to 6 meters per winter.
There are numerous direct flights from major airports in Japan to Sapporo New Chitose Airport.
It takes about 40 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo City!
(when riding the rapid airport train)
Map of venues in Hokkaido
Venue access
SIAF2024 Moerenuma Park Direct Shuttle Bus
The Moerenuma Park Direct Shuttle Bus will operate between Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal and Moerenuma Park on Saturdays and Sundays only for the duration of SIAF2024.
This service is free and you do not need to purchase a festival ticket. One way takes around 40 minutes.
The bus has capacity for up to 45 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to departure.
| Period of operation: | Every Saturday and Sunday during the festival period: Jan 20 (Sat), Jan 21 (Sun), Jan 27 (Sat), Jan 28 (Sun)Feb 3 (Sat), Feb 4 (Sun), Feb 10 (Sat), Feb 11 (Sun), Feb 17 (Sat), Feb 18 (Sun), Feb 24 (Sat), Feb 25 (Sun) |
| Bus stops & timetable: | ▶︎ Departing from Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal, Bus Stop No. 9:10:45, 14:00 ▷ Departing from Moerenuma Park: 13:00, 16:15 |
| Additional services: | The following additional bus services will be available on Feb 24 (Sat) and Feb 25 (Sun) only. ▶︎ Departing from Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal, Bus Stop No. 9: 11:00, 14:15 ▷ Departing from Moerenuma Park: 13:15, 16:30 |
| Bus reservation for Sapporo Future Undokai participants: | The Sapporo Future Undokai event will take place at Moerenuma Park on Feb 24 (Sat). Participants can reserve the following shuttle bus service using the event participation form (up to 30 people per bus) ▶︎ Departing from Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal, Bus Stop No. 9:10:45 ▷ Departing from Moerenuma Park: 16:30 Visitors who are not participating in the event may also use this service on a first-come, first-served basis if there are any free seats on the day. |
| Route: | Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal → Moerenuma ParkMoerenuma Park → Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal |
| Reservations: | This bus cannot be reserved and may only be used on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to departure. |
| Fee: | Free |
| Bus stop locations: | Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal Odori Higashi 1-3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Moerenuma Park Moerenuma Koen 1-1, Higashi-ku, Sapporo |
| Please note: | The duration of the journey may vary depending on weather and road conditions. Service cancellations etc. will be announced on official SIAF2024 social media platforms. |