With 4 gondolas and 14 lifts servicing the 3 peaks, the skifield is home to 37 runs that range from gentle, wide slopes where everyone can safely ski and snowboard right up and challenging runs that satisfy advanced skiers. Rusutsu Resort combines dynamic, full-fledged winter sports with outstanding hospitality.
Generally: Nov 2025 – Apr 2026
Located in the heart of Hokkaido, Rusutsu Ski Resort stands as one of Japan's largest single ski areas. It encompasses three interconnected mountains—West Mountain, East Mountain, and Mount Izola—offering vast, diverse terrain. With 37 meticulously designed trails catering to all skill levels, from beginners to experts, and 18 modern lifts minimizing wait times, skiers and snowboarders can fully enjoy carving through the region's famed high-quality powder snow, locally celebrated as "JAPOW."
Beyond world-class skiing, Rusutsu Resort delivers a comprehensive winter getaway. The resort features a family-friendly snow park with activities like sledding lanes and banana boat rides. Non-skiers can indulge in diverse dining options, relaxing hot spring baths, and shopping venues. Whether seeking adrenaline-fueled slopes or a serene snowy retreat, Rusutsu provides varied accommodation and entertainment, crafting the perfect Hokkaido winter holiday for both avid skiers and families alike.
Hotel-made sweets and breads featuring local Hokkaido ingredients.
Every day, our skilled pastry chefs bake fresh croissants in the morning and cream puffs throughout the day. The perfect accompaniment for a cup of coffee.
Try custom salads, soups, sandwiches and deli with our healthy new menu
Create your own original custom salad by choosing your favourite base ingredients and toppings. In addition to the custom salads, we offer four of the chefs recommended salads with a daily deli menu also available.
A steak and seafood restaurant offering an array of meat and seafood options with a comfortable relaxing ambience.
The T-bone steak is grilled to seal in the rich meaty flavour, bite into it, the rich, juicy steak bursting with flavour. We also offer a wide range of side dishes such as seafood platters made from Hokkaido's finest produce including king and snow crab, local Rusutsu potatoes and soup.
Healthy shabu-shabu hotpot that is easy on the body.This restaurant specialises in shabu-shabu hot pots featuring high-quality Hokkaido meat, gibier meat and fresh seafood from the suburbs. A variety of guilt-free themed dishes are on the menu, including a selection of Japanese delicacies of your choice and a colourful selection of health-conscious hand-rolled sushi.
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Amusement park and Ski-in /Ski-out access resort.Rusutsu Resort makes excellent use of Hokkaido’s abundant nature to promote the health of our visitors. In an environment surrounded by nature, you can refresh your body and mind with delicious meals, exercise, hot springs, and saunas. You can relieve your daily stress and enjoy a healthy resort lifestyle.
Our full english-speaking guide and private transport on call 24/7 standby during your visit, fully tailored for your group.
4-5 star hotels across cities and ski destinations, guarantee ski-in ski out accommodation for all resort.
Price inclusive lift pass and gear hire, we offer ski gear postage direct to ski resorts.
Taste local specialties, visit exotic scenery, and feel the local culture and customs
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