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Rusutsu is one of Japan's best ski resorts, featuring the amazing Japow we all love, without the busy village atmosphere in Niseko Hirafu. It's a true favorite with local and powderhounds alike!
The Resort is located on the opposite side of Mt Yotei from Niseko and is split across three peaks - Mt Isola, East Mountain, West Mountain.
Rusutsu Ski Resort Opening Dates for 2026/27 are as follows:
Scheduled opening date: 28 November 2026
Scheduled closing date: 30 March 2027
Historical opening dates for Rusutsu Resort
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 29 Nov – 31 March |
| 2024/25 | 2 Dec – 31 March |
| 2023/24 | 30 Nov – 31 March |
| 2022/23 | 2 Dec – 2 April |
| 2021/22 | 27 Nov – 3 April |
Lift prices
5-hour ticket: 14,500 JPY Adult | 10,300 JPY Youth/Senior | 6,200 JPY Child.
1-day ticket: 16,700 JPY Adult | 12,500 JPY Youth/Senior | 8,300 JPY Child.
25-hour ticket: 39,000 JPY Adult | 32,500 JPY Youth/Senior | 19,500 JPY Child.
Save more by purchasing online. Visit the Rusutsu Resort website for full details.
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Those booking early in the season should be aware that unlike in places like Europe and Australia, where due to marginal snow conditions snow guns allow some Resorts to offer limited snow from the very first day - Japanese resorts do not typically have snowmaking - so these dates should be noted as the planned opening time subject to the first big powder dump.
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