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Rusutsu ski resort is on Hokkaido, Japan. It has 42 km of pistes, 18 lifts and elevations from 400 to 994 m for skiing and snowboarding.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Rusutsu, Japan

★★★★★4.0out of 5

994 м

top

594 м

Vertical drop

400 м

base

Total slopes

42 км

Lifts

Vertical drop

594 м

Longest run

3.4 км

Adult ski pass

€ 64 / day

Opening hours

09:00 - 20:00

Trails by difficulty - 42 km total

Easy13 км · 31 %

Intermediate17 км · 40 %

Difficult12 км · 29 %

Longest run: Isola Gramd - 3.4 км, vertical drop 536 м. Hardest run: Isola A - 0.5 км, vertical drop 210 м.

Ski pass prices

Adults

12,000 ¥

€ 64

Youth

8,900 ¥

€ 47

Children

5,800 ¥

€ 31

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Good to know

Rusutsu ski resort is located close to Mount Yotei-zan (1,898 m), also known as the "Fuji of Hokkaido". Lifts connect three peaks around the village of Rusutsu. The pistes on West Mountain (715 m), East Mountain (868 m) and Mount Isola (994 m) are mostly below the tree line.

Pistes by difficulty

From Mount Isola, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and Lake Toya. There are slopes of all difficulty levels for skiing and snowboarding. When conditions permit, freeriders are allowed to ski in various forest areas. The resort's location ensures abundant natural snowfall, earning it a reputation as a powder paradise.

Rusutsu Resort also offers many other winter sports activities, including snowshoeing.

Snowparks

Resort snowpark: there is a line for beginners. According to the resort's official website.

Maps

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail

18 lifts · Season 2026/27

4Gondola lifts
14Chairlifts
4Magic carpets

Lifts in total

Capacity

30,528people/hour

Total lift length

20.9км

Newest lift: Tower Pair, 2007 г.Longest lift: Isola Gondola, 2,858 м

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

rusutsu.com/en

Phone

Coordinates

42.75139, 140.89803

Countries

Japan

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

09:00 - 20:00

Typical season

Late November - late March

Season

5 December 2026 - 4 April 2027

Rusutsu

Mid · 697 м

Updated at 11:14

+14°Cloudyfeels like +14°

Precipitation0 mmMET

wind11 km/hMET

Snow line2 850 мCALC

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Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Rusutsu

★★★★

Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention

8.42,640 reviews

1468 €from 866 € / night

★★★★★

The Westin Rusutsu Resort

8.7596 reviews

1264 €from 1241 € / night

Other accommodation near the resort

★★

Rusutsu Grand Cabin

8165 reviews

358 €from 272 € / night

★★★

LAKE TOYA PREMIUM CABIN

6.56 reviews

389 €from 274 € / night

Rusutsu Resort0.1 кмRusutsu2.2 км

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Rusutsu is praised for snow as good as neighbouring Niseko and for its tree skiing - the birch woodlands here are considered the best in Hokkaido. Visitors note that it is noticeably less crowded, with virtually no lift queues.

It is criticised for its isolation: the resort is essentially one large hotel, with nowhere to go in the evening. The second issue is the prices at that hotel. Another frequent comment is that the three mountains are not perfectly connected, and getting between them takes time.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Rusutsu?

Based on average weather, January and February are the coldest months: daytime temperatures usually range from -7.7 to -3 °C, and nighttime temperatures from -14 to -9.4 °C. December is also cold, while March is milder, with daytime temperatures from -1.4 to 2.4 °C.

How much does a lift pass cost in Rusutsu?

A day pass costs 64 €, or 12 000 ¥. A junior pass costs 47 €, while a children's pass costs 31 €.

How much does accommodation cost in the high season?

In the Rusutsu Resort village, hotel accommodation starts at 885 € per night. The village has 4 hotels listed.

Is Rusutsu suitable for beginners?

The resort has 42 km of pistes, including 13 km of easy pistes, so it is suitable for beginners. There are 18 lifts in total.

What are the lift operating hours?

The lifts operate from 09:00 to 20:00.