Rusutsu Resort Reviews

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Rusutsu Resort is a family-friendly destination in Hokkaido known for its wide, gentle slopes and consistent powder snow. Spread across three mountains — West, East, and Isola — it offers 37 runs with minimal crowds compared to Niseko.

Resort Location

Location of the resort on the map of Japan.

51.1 km from Sapporo · Resort base 374 m above Sapporo
594 m Vertical Drop
213 ha Skiable Area
400–994m Base Elevation
38 Runs
17 Lifts
3001 m Longest Run
46.8 ° Max Slope

Powder Reliability

51 /100 Peak (Jan–Feb)

What Riders Say

"these lifts at opening. Option one, East two gondola for super east, the steepest ungroomed run in the resort, or hit the trees in the bowl right next to it for advanced terrain with varied exposure."

— Why You Need to Add Rusutsu to Your Niseko Trip · super east

"the outmost trail from the summit of Isola Heavenly View is characterized by flat moderately steep Terrain great for fast runs down the Mountainside named for its beautiful panorama on sunny days"

— Rusutsu resort Japan · Heavenly View

"Isola lifts number three and four for intermediate Riders on a clear day Heavenly View is probably where you want to be as the run is nice and mellow with an amazing view"

— Rusutsu ❄️ In-Depth Guide to Japan's World Class Ski Resort ⛷️ · Heavenly View

"foreign Steamboat A and B are nice groomed runs off the Isola one chairlift for intermediate Riders and on a powdery day you can easily ride the trees beside them"

— Rusutsu ❄️ In-Depth Guide to Japan's World Class Ski Resort ⛷️ · Steamboat A

"Option two, East Quad to access isola A or B runs, ungroomed double blacks that hold incredible snow, or go straight for the legendary Heavenly Canyon."

— Why You Need to Add Rusutsu to Your Niseko Trip · isola A
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