Overview
Rustusu Resort offers a fantastic Ski In / Ski Out resort hotel holiday experience for everyone.
The transfer time from Niseko to Rusutsu is just 30 to 60 minutes depending on your choice of transfer and where you are staying in Niseko.
Combining a trip to Rusutsu with a few days in Niseko or staying in Rusutsu and doing a day trip to Niseko are both popular options.
Bus, private taxi transfer and self-drive are all possible options for transport from Niseko to Rusutsu.
Niseko to Rusutsu Bus
- Price: ¥1,000 per person
- Transfer Time: 60 minutes
Donan Bus Company operates a bus service departing from the centrally located Hirafu Intersection Bus Stop in Niseko, dropping off at Rusutsu ski resort.
If you let your accommodation provider know which bus you have booked, most will drop you off at Hirafu Intersection in plenty of time.
Most will meet you at the Hirafu Intersection and take you to your accommodation for check in.
Pros
- Well priced
- Reasonably convenient
Cons
- Not many departures each day
Niseko to Rusutsu Taxi
- Price: ¥3,000 to ¥26,000 per person - depending on vehicle type and number of passengers
- Transfer Time: 30 minutes
Private Taxi Transfers are the most convenient and fastest option for transfer from Niseko to Rusutsu with a variety of vehicle sizes offered.
Tip
- You can book a stop off at a supermarket to buy groceries for an additional charge. If you are staying in self-catering accommodation in Rusutsu and plan to cook some of your own meals, this can be really useful.
Pros
- Available 24 hours a day
- Most convenient
Cons
- More expensive than other options
Drive from Niseko to Rusutsu
- Price: Varies by vehicle type and hire duration
- Transfer Time: 30 minutes
If you are planning on visiting Niseko and would like to hire a car, you can do so from Chitose Airport, Sapporo or you can hire a car in Niseko.
This is becoming increasingly popular, so book as early as you can and check that your accommodation has sufficient parking.
The route is pretty straightforward with road signs in English but driving in January and February can be a little tricky for those without experience of driving in challenging winter conditions. Snow & ice covered roads are commonplace and visibility can be poor when snow is falling, which is not uncommon in Hokkaido!
If you are comfortable driving in these conditions, having a vehicle opens up the possibility of day tripping to Niseko or Kiroro ski resorts, off-the-beaten path Onsen (hot springs) in the area or authentic dining in Kutchan Town.
Larger 7 or 8-seater vehicles, such as Toyota Hi-Ace or Mistubishi Delica, are commonly available to book in advance and can easily transport ski and snowboard bags.
Hire vehicles are four-wheel drive, come with winter tyres already fitted (so no snow chains are required) and English language GPS can be booked.
All drivers must bring their own national driver's license and a valid International Drivers Permit to legally drive in Japan. Car hire companies will not hand over the keys without these documents.
Pros
- Flexibility to get around in the local area and day trip to other ski resorts
Cons
- Challenging driving conditions – snowy / icy roads & poor visibility
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Rusutsu Transfers
Whether you are coming from New Chitose Airport, Sapporo City, Otaru City or one of the other Hokkaido Ski Resorts, there are numerous options for the transfer to Rusutsu.
Book now through our Pre-Trip Concierge Service
Available for guests that have booked accommodation with us.
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.
Niseko Ski Resort
Niseko is the most famous and popular of all of the Japanese ski resorts.
Niseko is an international modern resort, complementing the epic mountain with abundant powder snow and incredible terrain.
Quite simply, Niseko is the powder capital of Japan.
Niseko Accommodation
With the healthy mix of visitors from East and West, there is a variety of styles to suit everyone.
All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing.