Rusutsu at a glance
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Overview
The ski season in Rusutsu runs from early December to late April, with January and February providing the most consistent snowfall and therefore being the most popular months.
Whilst being more inland than Niseko, Rusutsu still enjoys a lot of great dry powder snow due to the Siberian low-pressure weather systems. Located on the other side of Mt Yohtei from Niseko, Rusutsu is subject to its own micro weather system.
Rustusu Resort offers a fantastic Ski In / Ski Out resort hotel holiday experience for everyone.
Highlights
- A whopping 12m dry powder snow per season
- Great variety of terrain: fantastic tree runs, pristine groomed piste runs, terrain park, side country off piste terrain park and powder bowls over 700 vertical metres.
- Progressive off piste policy with most terrain within the resort accessible.
- A "Red Bull Supernatural" style side country terrain park with a great variety of 'natural features' constructed during the summer time.
- Ski In / Ski out resort hotel accommodation with a variety of room types to suit groups of varying sizes, including suite rooms.
- A variety of Japanese and Western dining across a number of restaurants in two resort hotels
- Hot spring baths in both hotels.
- English speaking hotel staff, equipment hire staff and ski and snowboard instructors
Rusutsu Maps
Our maps are a great place to start in planning your trip.
Rusutsu Accommodation
Rusutsu Resort is well serviced by two ski in / ski out resort hotels with plenty of restaurants and facilities. Ideal for groups and families wanting an all in ski holiday experience.
Rusutsu Concierge
Why waste valuable holiday time queing for lift passes or looking up the bus schedule when you get here? We can sort everything out for you in advance. All of our pre-booking prices are the better or same as buying in resort.
Getting to Rusutsu
Whether you are coming from Tokyo, New Chitose Airport, Sapporo City, Otaru City or one of the other Hokkaido Ski Resorts, there are numerous options for the transfer to Niseko.
Ski Hire
Pre-book your equipment rental for a better rental experience and guaranteed availability.
Getting the paperwork done in advance will speed up the process and get you on the mountain faster!
Rusutsu Onsen
Feel close to nature with hot spring water effective for beautiful skin and aroma treatment. You can unwind both your mind and body.
In the 2 hot springs, you can enjoy hot spring water effective for beautiful skin with seasonally changing views.
Besides, there are a large public bath where you can refresh after an enjoying day's skiing.
Rusutsu Relaxation & Fitness
Rusutsu Resort makes excellent use of Hokkaido’s abundant nature to promote the health of our visitors.
Nourish your body with fresh ingredients, strengthen your muscles through frolicking in nature, and refresh your mind and body in our hot spring.
Rusutsu Restaurants
More than 30 restaurants that serve Hokkaido's gourmet meals, varying in styles from casual to formal.
The restaurants put much emphasis on Hokkaido-produced seafood, meat, and dairy products such as lamb and vegetables grown in the resort’s farm and Rusutsu Highland pork.
The restaurants come in various styles such as buffet, café, Izakaya, French, Italian, and Japanese, so you will find one that suits your taste.
Rusutsu Bars
More than 30 restaurants that serve Hokkaido's gourmet meals, varying in styles from casual to formal.
The restaurants put much emphasis on Hokkaido-produced seafood, meat, and dairy products such as lamb and vegetables grown in the resort’s farm and Rusutsu Highland pork.
The restaurants come in various styles such as buffet, café, Izakaya, French, Italian, and Japanese, so you will find one that suits your taste.
Rusutsu Child Care
The newly refurbished daycare centre was opened on 28th December 2018.
Staffed by qualified nursery teachers, our daycare centre’s support system provides parents with safety and peace of mind so that they can relax and enjoy themselves.
Rusutsu Shopping
Enjoy shopping in a memorable arcade surrounding a two-storey merry-go-round, with shops featuring souvenirs from around the world, quality goods and even wine cellars all side by side.
Rusutsu Entertainment
Experience the magic of night in Rusutsu. Relax and enjoy a world of light made just for grown-ups.
After dark, enjoy light art such as illuminations and projection mapping.
Rusutsu Winter Activities
Rusutsu offers plenty of great activities off the mountain - Kids Park, Snowmobiles, Snow Rafting, Snow Bikes, Snow Shoeing, Dog Sledding, Ice Fishing & Horseback Riding.
Rusutsu Indoor Activities
You can enjoy the indoor sports & activities at Rusutsu without being influenced by the weather including hot springs, climbing wall, table tennis, sushi making, Japanese calligraphy, Waffle & Ice Cream Making.