Rusutsu ski information
The ski resorts of Hokkaido, Japan's northerly island have some of the best powder snow in the world. This island of extinct volcanos pulls in northerly winds and fluffy snow to provide a skiing heaven. Pistes are graded along western lines and both Niseko and Rusutsu have an excellent range of runs set amongst silver birch woodlands. Rusutsu is situated near the foot of Mt. Yotei and is a self contained resort/hotel with skiing over three mountains and all you need in one centre.
Skiing and snowboarding in Rusutsu
Ski Information Beginners
Rusutsu has gentle green runs close to the resort and provide the perfect conditions on which to learn to turn and perfect your technique. Private lessons are available locally with English speaking instructors.
Ski Information Intermediates
Beautifully groomed pistes between areas of tree skiing is really an intermediate's paradise and Rusutsu offers just that.
Ski Information Advanced
Not all of the pistes are groomed so there is opportunity to ski powder all day. The tree skiing is amazing as you can just leave the piste and zig-zag down in powder. Glorious.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Freeriders will love the open runs and powder snow on which to carve the turns. There is a snowpark with a half pipe and various obstacles to practice jumps and flips.
Rusutsu at a glance
Transfer time
1 hour 45 minutes
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
400m (1312ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
42kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 6 Intermediate 12 Advanced 10 -
Longest Run
3.5kms
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Number of Lifts
17 (4 gondolas & 13 chair lifts)
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
