Rusutsu Ski Resort Guide
Rusutsu, Japan
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km |
| Highest Lift | 994m |
| Resort Height | 400m |
| Nearest Airport | New Chitose |
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Rusutsu
The ski area of Rusutsu is at an altitude of 400m, with 40km of marked runs.
Summary
Rusutsu is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Japan and has direct access to 40km of downhill skiing, with 37 marked pistes, served by a total of 17 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Rusutsu offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Rusutsu.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Rusutsu?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 17 November.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 469m |
Ski Area Stats
Rusutsu Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | 8km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | 17km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | 15km |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 17 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Rusutsu Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 994m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 400m |
| Resort Altitude (Rusutsu) | 400m |
| Max Vertical | 594m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Rusutsu?
This ski resort is in Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Rusutsu is New Chitose, 142 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 17 ski lifts are able to uplift 30,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Rusutsu open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
