Rusutsu Resort

A Hokkaido powder hill near Niseko with three interconnected mountains and the kind of dry, frequent tree-skiing snow that makes the region's reputation.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
676m (2,218ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,156m (3,793ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
380m (1,247ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,270cm (500in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
37
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
18
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
217 ha
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
30%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%

Best For

PowderFamilies

Location

Rusutsu sits in southwestern Hokkaido, Japan's northern island, in the hills southeast of the Niseko area and not far from the dormant cone of Mount Yotei. The setting is low and maritime, with terrain rising to a modest mid-mountain summit.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Sapporo Chitose (CTS), about 2 hours from the resort by road.

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