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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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