Rusutsu is about 2 hours from New Chitose airport and, for a long time, was passed by skiers and riders on their way to Niseko. Now many of those skiers & riders don't make it to Niseko opting instead to experience one of Hokkaido's best kept secrets.

Rusutsu is the largest full service resort complex in Hokkaido with two mountains interconnected by a short light-rail system.

The bulk of the resort exists on the North/South site where skiers and riders have ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain and indoor access from more than 800 hotel rooms, 12 Japanese/Chinese/Western restaurants, Japanese tea guesthouse, sports bar, Mongolian BBQ, heated indoor swimming pool & fitness centre, 100-year old merry-go-round and kids games area.

The Tower side of the resort , accessible by light-rail tram is a multiple story building offering a variety of room types perfect for couples, families and corporates wanting some separation from the main resort buildings.  Great news for Tower guests is the completion  of a new lift connecting the Tower directly to the East mountain in 2007 which means that guests can now access the East Mountain ski area without first having to travel to the Nth/Sth Wing complex. This adds to your convenience and gives you more time on the mountain and less time in transit!

The Rusutsu skiing area is made up of three areas, East Mountain, West Mountain & Mt. Isola. The two are joined by a series of Gondolas. Your lift pass is valid for both areas.  All the lifts at Rusutsu are hooded lifts.

Lake Toya is home to the finest hotel available in Hokkaido, "The Windsor Hotel". This property offers luxury accommodation and an abundance of facilities offering  the perfect addition to a ski holiday in Rusutsu or Niseko. Lake Toya is a small onsen spring town boasting one of the most beautifull lakes in Hokkaido. The Windsor is perched on top of a mountain and offers tremendous views of this majestic lake and distant mountains. For more information regarding the Windsor Hotel please follow the links to our accommodation page or click here.