Rusutsu 2024–25 Ski Season: Opening Dates, 40‑Day Early‑Bird Deals & Transport Guide
Rusutsu Resort boasts wide, long slopes with stunning views of Lake Toya and Mount Yotei. The ski-in/ski-out design is every skier’s dream—are you ready to experience Rusutsu in Hokkaido? Save these essential tips before your trip!
Expected Opening Date
If snowfall and weather conditions are suitable, based on previous years, Rusutsu Resort is expected to open on Saturday, November 23, 2024 (subject to actual snow conditions).
Lift Ticket Prices
The one-day pass is 14,500 JPY, making Rusutsu the first ski resort in Japan to break the 10,000-yen ticket mark. Most visitors stay more than one day, so we highly recommend the 25-Hour Pass, which can be used over multiple days, is deducted by the hour, and can be topped up as needed—perfect for both day and night skiing!
The best deal: an early bird 25+5 hour pass (30 hours total), with details and dates just announced.
25+5 Hour Pass Special Sale: Nov 1, 2024 – Dec 10, 2024
Ticket Prices:
- Adults (19–64): 33,000 JPY (31,500 JPY)
- Seniors (65+): 27,500 JPY (26,300 JPY)
- Junior/Senior High (13–18): 27,500 JPY (26,300 JPY)
- Children (4–12): 16,500 JPY (15,800 JPY)
※Prices in parentheses are for online purchases.
[How to Buy]
- Rusutsu Official Website: https://rusutsu.com/ (credit card only)
- Rusutsu Resort Center Ticket Office (for ticket pickup)
Getting There
- New Chitose Airport ⇔ Rusutsu Resort (Paid, reservation required)
For Rusutsu Resort guests only; day trippers can use if there are open seats.
Details: big runs - Sapporo ⇔ Rusutsu Resort (Free, reservation required)
Direct shuttle between Sapporo and Rusutsu Resort.
Details: Rusutsu-go - New Chitose Airport ⇔ Rusutsu・Niseko
Details: RESORT LINER - Sapporo ⇔ Rusutsu ⇔ Lake Toya
Details: Donan Bus
Chase4Snow Ski Lessons
From 81,000 JPY for 1–4 people. Rusutsu ski lessons are all full-day (6 hours) and include a 1-hour break. Learn from internationally certified Mandarin-speaking instructors who know Rusutsu’s slopes inside out—enjoy the best powder snow Rusutsu has to offer!
More info & booking: Chase4Snow Booking System
