Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · Rusutsu Resort, Rusutsu Ski Resort
Budget guides help compare destinations. Use the operator’s booking page for your dates, age group and pass restrictions.
Typically late November to early April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Official website
- https://rusutsu.com/en/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Trekking and mountain biking; Horse riding; Rafting and canoeing; Hot-air balloon experiences.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 512
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 3261
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Night skiing
- Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:00–20:00 · Mid-December 2026–March 30, 2027 · Last lift ride is 19:45; opening timing can change with snow conditions.
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Base elevation (ft).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Rusutsu Resort | Trail map ↗Three ski mountains. White Lover is a beginner course on West Mt. and Steamboat A is an intermediate course on Mt. Isola. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Resort | New Chitose Airport transfers ↗The airport Bigruns transfer requires advance booking and payment. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Resort | Sapporo shuttle ↗Sapporo city service is separate from the New Chitose airport transfer. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu | Camping and amusement park ↗The resort offers campsite and amusement park access in the green season. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
The Westin Rusutsu Resort ↗ski-in/out resort · at least 76 · 5 minutes · West Mt. · natural hot spring · dry sauna · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Resort Hotel ＆ Convention Hokkaido Japan ↗Rusutsu Resort Hotel ＆ Convention Hokkaido Japan · Hotel · Official Rusutsu Resort source · Ski-in /Ski-out access · swimming pool · sauna · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
The Vale Rusutsu | Ski-In Ski-Out Hotel | Izumikawa Accommodation ↗The operator describes condominium-style suites and residences, an indoor walkway to Rusutsu Resort lifts, ski lockers, direct slope access to West No. 1 Quad 400m away, and guest access to Kotobuki Onsen. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Pension Clydesdale · guest information ↗Small pension with five guest rooms. Operator describes pickup at Rusutsu Resort Hotel and transport arrangements between the ski area and pension. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Resort · Log Houses ↗Detached log houses for groups on resort grounds with varying layouts, a fireplace, refrigerator and access to hotel restaurants and bathing facilities. No stovetop or microwave. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu · hotel map ↗Map places the Highland Lodge area inside the resort complex. It does not establish an independent off-site guest lodge or a current separately bookable accommodation product. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu international school bookings ↗Instruction on the international program is in English. School reception, rental and lift-ticket desks are separate, and guests using the Westin monorail need to allow travel time. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu school teaching formats ↗The official international ski and snowboard school teaches English-speaking guests in private lessons and children's groups. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Resort mountain guiding ↗Guided powder skiing stays inside the lift-accessed resort. Routes reflect snow conditions and participant ability. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Salomon Rental Station ↗The resort has ski and snowboard rental stations, with premium locations on the first floors of North Wing and The Westin. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Amuse Rental Rusutsu shop ↗The Rusutsu shop offers winter in-store pickup across from the resort at the highway traffic light, 144-4 Izumikawa. Its local number is 0136-46-3030. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Amuse ski and snowboard rental ↗Amuse rents skis and snowboards for Hokkaido conditions and lists a Rusutsu rental shop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Resort | Kakashi ↗Kakashi is an izakaya at the resort hotel serving seafood from Funka Bay. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Rusutsu Resort | Oktoberfest ↗Oktoberfest serves a Hokkaido buffet featuring regional produce and seafood on the first floor of the North Wing. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
