Transportation options to get to ES CON FIELD Hokkaido
Mar 04,2025 Update
Tickets for games at this Stadium & Team will go on sale in late March.
ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO offers attractions that can be thoroughly enjoyed not only by baseball fans but also by foreign tourists. Inside the stadium, there are restaurants serving gourmet food made with Hokkaido ingredients and breweries where you can taste local craft beers. The appeal is that you can enjoy Hokkaido's food culture along with watching baseball.
This article explains transportation options from major access points such as New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station to help foreign tourists reach ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO with ease.
Table of Contents
1. What is ES CON FIELD?
2. Transportation | From Sapporo Station to ES CON FIELD
2-1. Train
2-2. Shuttle Bus
2-3. Taxi
3. Transportation | From New Chitose Airport to ES CON FIELD
3-1. Train
3-2. Shuttle Bus
3-3. Taxi
4. Transportation | From Kita-Hiroshima Station to ES CON FIELD
4-1. Bus
4-2. Walking
Summary
1. What is ES CON FIELD?
ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO is a baseball stadium that opened in March 2023 in F Village, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido and serves as the home stadium for the professional baseball team Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
A notable feature of ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO is that it's Japan's first retractable roof stadium with natural grass. It's the second retractable roof stadium in NPB history since the Fukuoka Dome opened in 1993, and the first in Japan to have natural grass in an indoor facility.
The south side of ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO is entirely made of glass walls, maximizing sunlight to create an environment where natural grass can thrive.
Inside the stadium, there's a hotel overlooking the field (the first of its kind in Asia), the world's first hot spring & sauna inside a stadium, and a rooftop bar with a view of the field. All of these are unique experiences only available at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO.
The seating area extends from the sunken field to the fourth floor above ground, allowing spectators to enjoy an immersive viewing experience from any seat. In particular, the outfield wall is a glass wall with a maximum height of 70m, allowing you to watch baseball in an open and spacious atmosphere.
2. Transportation | From Sapporo Station to ES CON FIELD
★Map:sapporo station
Sapporo Station is the representative station of Sapporo City, the central city of Hokkaido. Multiple lines including JR and subway serve this station. There are several ways to get from Sapporo Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO.
2-1. Train
The nearest station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO is Kita-Hiroshima Station.
When traveling from Sapporo Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO by train, using the JR Chitose Line is the most common option. From Sapporo Station, take either the Rapid Airport train or a local train. If you take the Rapid Airport train, it takes about 17 minutes and costs 540 yen one way to reach Kita-Hiroshima Station without any transfers.
2-2. Shuttle Bus
There is no direct shuttle bus from Sapporo Station, so you need to go via Shin-Sapporo Station. First, take the JR from Sapporo Station to Shin-Sapporo Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus. There is a dedicated shuttle bus stop at the Shin-Sapporo Station Transportation Plaza.
From Shin-Sapporo Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, it takes about 25 minutes by shuttle bus. The fare is 600 yen one-way for adults (junior high school students and older) and 300 yen for children (elementary school students and younger). Payment methods differ between game days and non-game days. On game days, payment is made in advance using VISA Touch, tickets, or transportation IC cards. On non-game days, cash is also accepted.
On game days, buses operate from 2 hours and 30 minutes before the game starts until 30 minutes after the game starts, departing as they fill up. Buses from F Village operate from the end of the game until 3 hours after the game ends, also departing as they fill up. On non-game days, operating hours differ, with buses from Shin-Sapporo Station running from 8:45 to 18:10, and from F Village from 9:45 to 19:00.
2-3. Taxi
The taxi fare from Sapporo Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO is approximately 7,500 yen. For 2 passengers, it's about 3,750 yen per person; for 3 passengers, about 2,500 yen each; and for 4 passengers, about 1,875 yen each.
Note that a late-night surcharge applies if you depart between 22:00 and 5:00 the next morning.
3. Transportation | From New Chitose Airport to ES CON FIELD
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★Map:New Chitose Airport
New Chitose Airport is Hokkaido's main airport and an important hub used by many domestic and international travelers. With good access to central Sapporo City, it's widely used as a base for tourism and business.
There are several ways to access ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, the new home of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, from New Chitose Airport.
3-1. Train
When traveling from New Chitose Airport to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO by train, using the JR Chitose Line is the most common option. Using the Rapid Airport train from New Chitose Airport Station, you can reach Kita-Hiroshima Station in about 21 minutes. If you use a local train, it takes about 27 minutes.
From Kita-Hiroshima Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, you can walk, take a shuttle bus, or use a taxi.
On night game days, special trains operate to accommodate return journeys. In addition to the regular Rapid Airport trains, two "Special Rapid Airport" trains with fewer stops make special stops at Kita-Hiroshima Station, but only for trains bound for Sapporo.
3-2. Shuttle Bus
Direct shuttle buses also operate from New Chitose Airport to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO.
Buses depart from bus stops ⑦ and ㉓ inside the airport, and the journey takes about 55 minutes.
Compared to traveling by train, shuttle buses eliminate the need for transfers, making them particularly recommended for those with a lot of luggage or small children. However, note that there are limits to the number of buses and passengers. You may need to wait for a bus, or there's a possibility you might not be able to board at all.
The fare is 1,000 yen one-way for adults (junior high school students and older) and 500 yen for children (elementary school students and younger). Payment methods include VISA Touch, tickets, transportation IC cards, and cash. SAPICA issued by Sapporo General Information Center Co., Ltd. cannot be used.
Buses operate 6 round trips daily on both weekdays and weekends/holidays, departing from the airport between 9:30 and 18:00, and from F Village between 8:00 and 16:30. The shuttle bus stop at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO is located in front of the Coca-Cola GATE on the first base side.
3-3. Taxi
If you use a taxi, the fare from New Chitose Airport to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO is approximately 9,000 yen. For 2 passengers, it's about 4,500 yen per person; for 3 passengers, about 3,000 yen each; and for 4 passengers, about 2,250 yen each.
A late-night surcharge applies if you depart between 22:00 and 5:00 the next morning.
4. Transportation | From Kita-Hiroshima Station to ES CON FIELD
Kita-Hiroshima Station is the nearest station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO. Since the Rapid Airport train stops here, access from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport is relatively easy. The area around the station has been developed following the opening of ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO.
4-1. Bus
Shuttle buses operate from Kita-Hiroshima Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO. The dedicated bus stop is located at the West Exit of Kita-Hiroshima Station, and the journey takes about 5 minutes, providing quick access.
The fare is 200 yen one-way for adults (junior high school students and older) and 100 yen for children (elementary school students and younger).
The frequency of service differs between game days and non-game days. On game days, additional buses operate from 3 hours before the game starts. On night game days, even more buses operate after the game ends, so you can watch until late with peace of mind. On non-game days, buses operate at 30-minute intervals.
4-2. Walking
You can also walk from Kita-Hiroshima Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO. On days with good weather, it's pleasant to walk while enjoying the scenery.
The walk takes about 20 minutes and covers a distance of approximately 1.5km-2km.
There are several routes, but the most recommended is to exit from the East Exit of Kita-Hiroshima Station and go straight along the cycling path called "Elfin Road" that you can see directly in front of you. This route is easy to follow and relatively flat, making it comfortable to walk. There are many directional signs along the way, so you're unlikely to get lost.
Summary
The best transportation option to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO depends on your travel purpose, group size, amount of luggage, budget, and time. For example, if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling with small children, the shuttle bus with no transfers is convenient. If you want to keep costs down, a combination of train and walking is a good option.
Check timetables and service status in advance and make plans with plenty of time to spare for a more comfortable journey. We sincerely hope that your trip to Hokkaido and your visit to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO will be a wonderful memory.
※This article was created based on information as of January 2025