Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Tower

Powder + Trees - Crowds = Rusutsu Magic

Rusutsu provided us with masses of powder and great tree runs for the duration of our stay. 

Most of the people at Rusutsu are Japanese which gave the place a more authentic Japanese feel compared with Niseko. Most of the people were not interested in riding in the trees which meant on many days we were finding ''freshies'' into the early afternoon. 

The hotel facilities were top notch and the food was high quality, mostly buffet style Western and Japanese. Im not really a buffet guy, but the food was really tasty and fresh.  I'd suggest packaging all your meals with your accomodation as you can really only eat at the hotel though. 

Be aware, there is really no nightlife to speak of at the resort which was fine for us. 

So, if you want somewhere that you can very comfortably eat, sleep and ride amazing powder all day then Rusutsu is for you. :)

FANTASTIC FAMILY SKI RESORT

Stayed at Rusutsu Tower Hotel. Great family accommodation with lots of things to do after a day of skiing for the whole family. Many different restaurants to choose from for all meals. Easy to get around resort using monorail. Night skiing a highlight. Would recommend breakfast vouchers. Very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic family skiing holiday!

Our first ever ski holiday overseas!

For years we have talked about skiing overseas and hadn''t even made it to New Zealand! Blindly chose a package in Japan not knowing what to expect and was overwhelmed by the whole experience.The resort, the snow, the terrain, the food, the people, couldn''t have asked for a better holiday doing the one thing we love most. 

Great resort for families, probably a bit quiet for 20-30 somethings. Everything we could ask for.

Can''t wait to go back!