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An affordable and comfortable ride! Jotetsu’s direct bus line to connect you up to Hoheikyo Onsen.
”Direct to Jozankei Onsen - Kappa Liner” is the bus that directly connects Sapporo Station and Jozankei Hot Spring. This town bus goes around up to the terminal of Hoheikyo Hot Spring, stopping at Shiraito Fall, Jozankei Shrine, Jozankei Bridge, etc., mainly used by many tourists.
The fare of Kappa Liner is reasonable 1,700 yen for 60 minutes one way to the terminal Hoheikyo Onsen. Compared to a taxi ride on the vast land of Hokkaido, it is light to your wallet and the leisurely trip is pleasant. Also, Onsen Combo One-Day Ticket is a set of bus ticket and the hot spring tickets such as Teizankei Onsen, Hoheikyo Onsen or Koganeyu Onsen.
Note that all bus seats are reserved. If open seats are available, you can ride without reservation. They accept reservations until 5pm the day before. Just in case, it may be safe to have a reserved seat.
Kappa Liner distinct with the illustration of Kappa monster
The bus running near the terminal Jozankei Gorge
Mt. Hakkenzan’s view behind Kappa Liner
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do I need a reservation to ride the bus?
Yes. If no one made a reservation, the bus would not run.
*If there are open seats, you can ride without a reservation.
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Do I need an ID such as a passport to buy the ticket?
No, it is not necessary.
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Do you have pamphlets in foreign languages?
No.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
I was still considering whether to rent a car to go to Jozankei, but then I found out that the Kappa Liner goes there directly, which made things much easier. You can get some rest on the bus without having to drive yourself or worry about road conditions. Especially when it snows in Hokkaido during winter, taking the bus feels safer. For anyone planning a day trip to the hot springs, it's a very practical transportation option.
