Rusutsu Japan
One of Hokkaido Japan's leading resorts, Rusutsu ski resort is located 90 minutes by road from Sapporo's International Airport and one hour from Niseko.

One of the most spectacular resorts in the whole of Hokkaido Japan, the  views and scenery in Rusutsu are spectacular.  The lift network is spread over 3 peaks; East mountain, West mountain and Mt Isola.
Mt Isola offers the best terrain with long and challenging runs combined with some amazing inbound gullies with the best tree skiing accessed straight from the lifts.
State of the art' mountain facilities including express chairlifts and Gondolas mean it’s rare to see much of a line even on the weekends.
The resort's Hotel complex is located directly overlooking the West Mountain offering ski in and ski out access.
There is plenty to do apart from world class skiing including - dogsledding, snowmobiling, snowrafting, tubing and an indoor wave pool.

Night skiing available	Year round resort	The Tower monorail

Rusutsu accommodation
Serviced by a Hotel complex; Rusutsu accommodation combines the  Tower Hotel, the Nth and Sth Wing and some great ski in ski our cottages suitable for groups and families. Immediately adjacent to the Hotels main entrance is Pensione Lilla Huset. Pensiones are Japanese lodges that offer individual rooms and rates include breakfast daily; The perfect way to experience true Japanese hospitality

Weather
If you want the best snow in the world you need to be prepared - it can get cold. Take plenty of warm clothing and prepare for minus temperatures, thermals are a must, a warm neck gaitor to protect your face and agood pair of double lense goggles. Rusutsu gets lots of snow - its not unusual to get 20~40cm overnight. That said there's nothing like fresh powder on a crisp, clear day.

Money
Rusutsu is a 4-star resort and Hotel complex, so prices are typical of that rating. You will need to carry Yen Cash and we strongly suggest to bring some with you. Credit cards are readily accepted in the Hotel's facilities but you can't use them on the mountain to buy lunches. Cash is king in Japan and if need be you can access that in the local township at the Post Office's ATM.