At the foot of Shiribetsu-dake, the small agricultural village of Rusutsu (ルスツ · 留寿都) is one of Hokkaido’s main ski resorts comparable to the Niseko United: there are 42km slopes covering 37 runs.
With easy access from Sapporo, Niseko and Tōyako Onsen by bus.

Sightseeing

Rusutsu Resort

ルスツリゾート

1min walk from Rusutsu Resort Hotel bus stop


This massive highland resort offers a number of family-oriented attractions throughout the year. In winter, the ski resort (late Nov-early Apr) laid out the area’s three mountains, with a total of 37 slopes and 18 lifts, look over Yōtei-zan and Tōya-ko. From late April to mid October, you can ride the extreme roller coasters and a gondola at the amusement park.

Westin Rusutsu Onsen ♨︎

ウェスティンルスツ温泉

2min walk from Rusutsu-kogen bus stop


After a day of play, the Westin Rusutsu Resort offers modern onsen, including an open-air bath. It is free for the resort hotel guests (except the Vale Rusutsu) and is closed during the off-seasons.

Michi-no-eki 230 Rusutsu

道の駅230ルスツ

2min walk from Kita-machi bus stop / 10min walk from Rusutsu bus stop


About 2km west of Rusutsu Resort on Route 230, this michi-no-eki (roadside station) has an excellent farmers market that is open all-year round. You will find a plenty of local produce, such as potatoes, white radishes, carrots and yams. Highly recommended for self-caterers.

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Hotels

Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention

ルスツリゾートホテル&コンベンション

1min walk from Rusutsu Resort Hotel bus stop


This ski-in, ski-out resort hotel has indoor pools, restaurants and merry-go-round. An open-air onsen bath is free for guests. Daily free shuttle buses run to/from Sapporo.

The Vale Rusutsu

ザ・ヴェール・ルスツ

2min walk from Rusutsu Resort Hotel bus stop


The Vale is a luxury condominium adjacent to Rusutsu Resort. You can see the plateau from the rooms and use the Kotobuki-no-yu onsen. Daily free shuttle buses run to/from Sapporo.

Westin Rusutsu Resort ♨︎

ウェスティン ルスツリゾート

2min walk from Rusutsu-kogen bus stop


A good place to overnight is this budget inn with lake-front Japanese-style rooms. Shared toilets and indoor bathrooms.

Map

Getting There

BUS

Donan Bus service operates to/from Rusutsu.

Four intercity buses daily run to Rusutsu Resort from Sapporo (1hr 54min) via Jōzankei, Nakayama-tōge and Kimobetsu, as well as Tōyako-onsen (40min). Compulsory reservation.

From JR Kutchan Station, buses run to Rusutsu Resort (54min) via Niseko-hondori and Makkari.

Information

Rusutsu Village Tourist Association
留寿都村観光協会
Check out the latest information and seasonal events.

Rusutsu-kogen bus stop

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Address:Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Hokkaido

Distance:73km from Sapporo

Elevation:400m

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