Around 14 metres of fresh powder falls on this resort each year. Add to this the exceptionally good inbound tree skiing and side country - expanding the total ski area to 4,200 acres - and you see why ski holidays in Rusutsu are so popular among powder skiers.
With a backdrop of volcanoes and blue lakes, the ski area covers three mountains: East, West and Isola. Connected by a gondola, most of the skiing is on East Mountain, and the slopes can be blissfully quiet on weekdays. For freestyle fans, the terrain park is excellent, while beginners and children have dedicated zones for learning.
Most resort facilities are based at the quirky Rusutsu Hotel, with its Bavarian village and singing tree. Here, there are 11 or so restaurants and bars, as well as classic Japanese onsens (hot springs) and a wave pool.
Rusutsu is a fantastic place to spend a few days or include as a day trip from Niseko (an hour away). Whilst smaller than Niseko, Rusutsu is still Hokkaido's 2nd-largest stand-alone ski resort. We recommend three to four days here, rather than a whole week.
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Giving you the best available prices, these offers are based on our lowest cost departure dates. We can save you money on many other dates and properties but we can't show every single offer here - for more options, please call us on 01273 224060 or request a quotation.
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