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How to get fromLake Shikotsu to Usuzan Ropewayby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Shikotsu to Usuzan Ropeway by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 支笏湖 to 南千歳駅bus bus 空４支笏湖線
    2. Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Tōyatrain train Hokuto
    5h
    ¥5,003–7,481

  2. Drive 76.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Shikotsu to Usuzan Ropewaycar car 76.1 km
    1h 20m
    ¥1,319–1,906

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Shikotsu to Usuzan Ropewaytaxi taxi 76.1 km
    1h 20m
    ¥24,000–30,000

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  • Distance: 172.1 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Lake Shikotsu, Japan and Usuzan Ropeway, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Lake Shikotsu to Usuzan Ropeway. However, you can take the taxi to 支笏湖, take the bus to 南千歳駅, walk to Minami-Chitose, take the train to Tōya, walk to 洞爺駅前, take the bus to 昭和新山, then walk to Usuzan Ropeway. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Shikotsu to Usuzan Ropeway in around 1h 20m.

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