Snow report Rusutsu

Ski holidays in Rusutsu

Rusutsu ski resort is located on the northern island of Japan, Hokkaido. The ski area is located near Mt Yotei, the largest peak in Hokkaido. New Chitose Airport in Sapporo is located approximately 2 hours drive from Rusutsu. Rusutsu is also near the more famous and larger Niseko ski resort, which is about 30 minutes drive away. Rusutsu ski resort is a small winter destination, with a relatively quiet nightlife. Besides skiing and snowboarding, this area also offers possibilities to make trips with dog sledges and snowmobiles.

Slope information Rusutsu - Rusutsu

The Rusutsu ski slopes are spread over three different mountains, East Mountain, West mountain and Mt Isola. The ski area offers wonderful slopes for beginners and around the West Mountain, while intermediates will especially enjoy East Mountain and Mount Isola. Because all three mountains all have their own gondola, which are also heated, it is quite easy to quickly start the top of the ski mountains, and enjoy a long run down into the valley (the longest run is approximately 3.5 km).

Snowboarding Rusutsu

A fun park for freestyle snowboarders is located on East Mountain in Rusutsu. The terrain park consists of three parts, the Solomon beginner park, with some simpler obstacles and jumps, the Daniel Kids Snow Park and the 'advanced' terrain park. Mountain West also has a small snowpark. Snowboarders will also enjoy the slopes and lifts as it is easy to move from one mountain to another through the gondolas and there's relatively little flat terrain in between lifts.

Skischools Rusutsu

The ski school of Rusutsu offers both ski and snowboard lessons. The ski resort is very child friendly, including a daycare centre for children and there are special lesson program for the youngest children (class is also available in English).