Rusutsu is a quiet little ski town nestled in the beautiful mountains of Hokkaido; Japan’s northernmost island. In summer, locals drive up on weekends to enjoy Rusutsu’s amusement park and stunning views. But in winter… that’s when the town truly comes alive.

Rusutsu Resort is Japans second largest ski resort boasting over 500 acres of incredible terrain. Being a smaller town with a shortage of accommodation aside from the main resorts, Rusutsu has much smaller crowds than neighbouring hills like Niseko, meaning you never have to wait in lines and can find endless pockets of untouched pow! With Japan being known for its incredible snow it’s no surprise that Rusutsu ranks 5th worldwide in annual snowfall.

Japan snow is so spectacular and world renowned due to its unique combination of factors, including its geographic location and weather patterns. Japan receives consistent dumps of light, dry powder snow, making it the best place for winter sports enthusiasts. This pristine snow, combined with Rusutsu's expansive terrain and varied runs catering to all skill levels, creates an unparalleled skiing and snowboarding experience.