How to get there
Where is Rusutsu?
Rusutsu is near Mt Yotei, the Mt Fuji of Hokkaido Japan. The
Rusutsu ski resort is 75km southwest (90 minutes) of Sapporo. Rusutsu is 89km west of the New Chitose Airport, 30km southeast of
Niseko Hirafu (about 30-40 minutes), and only 20km from the town of Niseko.
The actual town of Rusutsu is a few kilometres down the road from the resort.
Getting to Hokkaido Japan
For advice on flights to the New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) and getting to Hokkaido, see our
travel to Hokkaido page for more information.
Transfers to Rusutsu from Sapporo or New Chitose Airport
There are no train stations near Rusutsu but there are good bus shuttle options, so very few people hire a car to travel to Rusutsu.
Hokkaido Resort Liner provides bus transport to Rusutsu at very reasonable prices from either the New Chitose Airport, lots of Sapporo hotels or the Odori Bus Centre (in Sapporo). See the
Hokkaido Resort Liner page for schedules, fares, and to book your transfer to and from Rusutsu.
Getting from Niseko to Rusutsu
If you’re staying in
Niseko accommodation and want to head to Rusutsu for a day trip,
Black Diamond Tours provide a Rusutsu transport service with accommodation pick-ups. Black Diamond Tours also offer guided tours of Rusutsu.
Getting Around Rusutsu
The village of Rusutsu is spread out a little between a strip of restaurants and the Rusutsu Resort Hotel (North and South Wings). It's only a short walk between the accommodation and restaurants of this area.
There is also accommodation and facilities at the Rusutsu Towers which is connected to the Rusutsu Resort Hotel (the ski part of the resort) by monorail.
Other Ski Resorts near Rusutsu
Other than
Niseko, nearby ski resorts include Moiwa and Chisenupuri.
Moiwa (aka Niseko Moiwa) is well known for its off-piste and side-country runs and the lack of crowds to steal your freshies. Moiwa is next door to the Annupuri ski area of Niseko and is interconnected via the slopes when the backcountry gate is open.
Chisenupuri (or Chise for short) is a little gem of a ski hill that is practically deserted. Chisenupuri is the next ski area over from Moiwa near Rankoshi. If you don’t have your own wheels you’ll need a taxi to get there.
Key Transport Operators
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Hokkaido Resort Liner - Bus Transfers
The most economical & efficient way to get to and from Sapporo/Airport to Hokkaido resorts including Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano, Kiroro, Kokusai, Sahoro & Tomamu.
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International Rail - JR Rail Passes
International rail is a specialist rail travel company. Buy JR Rail Passes online. 5 or 10 consecutive days or 4 days in a 30 day period. Non-Japanese residents only. Must be purchased outside of Japan.
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