Rusutsu

After Niseko, this is Hokkaido's best known resort, famous for the 13m of deep powder that falls here each winter.

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  • Max temp: 27.8 ยฐc
  • Min temp: 21.6 ยฐc
Last Updated: Sun 06 Jul

weatherForecast today: Generally clear

  • Max temp: 27.8 ยฐc
  • Min temp: 21.6 ยฐc
Last Updated: Sun 06 Jul

If you're after bottomless powder, constant snow top ups during your stay then Rusutsu is a good bet as a stopover on your Japanese ski trip.

The crowds are smaller than at Niseko and arguably the steeper terrain is better, with powder also lasting longer here than at its more famous neighbour.
The resort is around an hour from Niseko, making it a viable day trip option, but with a lot of terrain to explore it is worth staying here a little longer to really experience all that the resort has to offer. There’s some smart accommodation at the base, as well as some traditional Japanese options and of course onsen can be found at almost every hotel. Access via bullet train to Sapporo is possible, but if you’re a little short on time then flying is definitely a better option.
Resort website: www.hokkaido-rusutsu.com

Getting to Rusutsu

Flights are available to Kuusamo from which is less than half an hour from Ruka.
* Kuusamo airport: 30 minutes

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Resort opening date Fri 05 Dec 2025
Resort closing date Sun 29 Mar 2026

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