Good!3.8 / 5Sep 12, 2019
Richie B. advanced skier
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Pros
- Amazing quality powder with annual snowfall of over 500 in
- Slopes are much less crowded than nearby Niseko
- Great mix of off-piste and corduroy groomers to ski
Cons
- Lack of nightlife and only accessible by bus or car
Overall
For incredibly deep powder like Niseko but without the crowds, there's no better resort in Japan than Rusutsu! The mountain sees tons of light and dry snow and there's plenty to bounce through in the sidecountry and between the trees. There's also a good amount of groomers which are loved by locals meaning anything off-piste generally remains untracked for longer. The limited nightlife, dining, and variety of accommodation may disappoint some visitors here but for any keen powderhound, Rusutsu is an absolute dream!
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Rusutsu Reviews
Richie B. Very Good!4 / 5Sep 04, 2019
Caleb S. expert skier
Very Good!4.1 / 5Dec 27, 2018
David S. advanced skier
Very Good!4 / 5Jul 03, 2018
Wes S. advanced skier
Superb!4.6 / 5May 01, 2018
Gaz G. advanced snowboarder
Superb!4.6 / 5Jan 21, 2018
MDMarcel D.
Rusutsu is very great, smaller than other neighboring resorts but still very upmost quality. Will want to go again as I know it is a state of the art resort.... Moreintermediate snowboarder
Very Good!4.1 / 5Dec 27, 2017
ABAlex B.
Rusutsu is a little smaller than the nearby Niseko area, but offers very good value for the price. The snow amount is comparable to Niseko and it is much less crowded. The West mount offers a very family friendly area with several gentle slopes, while the east mount and Mt. Isola have several very challenging runs to offer.
I can definitely... Moreadvanced snowboarder
Superb!4.5 / 5Dec 27, 2017
KRKen R.
We were staying in Niseko and wanted to explore the surrounds and Rusutsu was recommended. We liked it so much, we went back a second day. An extremely family friendly resort with kids rides in hotel foyer and definitely geared towards the family ski holiday. But more than ample terrain for me a 20+ yr skier and my colleague a boarder. Excellent... Moreadvanced skier
Superb!4.6 / 5Dec 17, 2017
BCBabar C.
Easily accessible with a short bus ride from Kutchan. Stops right outside the main Hotel with quick access to the lifts and probably the best champagne powder you will ever experience in the world.
It will be very difficult to stop grinning after the day in an osen with a nice cool Sapporo beer to end the day.... Moreexpert skier
Good!3.9 / 5Dec 17, 2017
LVLukas V.
Rusutsu is a really good resort for backcountry and powder skiing, especially because it gets the same amount of snow as niseko, just not the crowds because it's less known than Niseko.... Moreexpert skier