26/12/2023
Rusutsu Resort is packed with events during the year-end and New Year holidays
The year 2023 is fast approaching. In this blog, we would like to wish you a wonderful year 2024 and would like to introduce you to the eventful Rusutsu Resort during the year-end and New Year’s holidays.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Festival & Fun Torch Light Parade
Celebrate the New Year in style here at Rusutsu Resort !
Say goodbye to 2023 with a spectacular firework display featuring over 1,200 fireworks and live music. Enjoy a memorable close to the year here at Rusutsu Resort.
31/12/2023(Sun.) 20:00 - Opening Ceremony
‘Toshikoshi soba’ – buckwheat noodles on New Year’s Eve
How about celebrating the New Year with “Toshikoshi Soba” for good luck
We will offer a limited quantity of “Toshikoshi Soba” as a special menu, allowing you to reflect on the past year over a bowl of soba. It is said to bring longevity and symbolize cutting away the hardships of the past year, much like easily cutting through soba noodles. You can enjoy it at the restaurants of Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention and The Westin Rusutsu Resort.
Izakaya Kakashi：31/12/2023(Sun.) 23:00 – 24:00
Japanese Cuisine Kazahana：31/12/2023(Sun.) 22:30 – 23:30
New Year’s Eve Countdown Party
This year will be held at two venues！
The New Year’s Eve Countdown Party to welcome the year 2024 will be held at two venues: in front of Cricket at the Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention and in the Atrium at the Westen Rusutsu Resort. Both venues will host a luck event with luxury prizes! Please welcome the New Year while counting down at the venue of the hotel where you are staying.
front of the Cricket
Bingo card sales 31/12/2023(Sun.) 16:30 – ・22:30 -, Venues Open 23:00 –
Atrium
Venues Open 23:15 -, Jazz Music Live Starts 23:30 -, Lucky Draw 24:10～
Mt.Isola First Track
Experience pristine grooming and fresh powder on Mt Isola before the ski area opens
Get the best lines and fresh powder over on Mt Isola before everyone else arrives. Every Sunday in January & February (and special holiday periods) a limited number of participants get to experience Mt Isola early morning before the lifts open.
31/12/2023(Sun.) – 03/01/2024(Wed.) , 07/01(Sun.) , 14/01(Sun.) , 21/01(Sun.) , 28/01(Sun.) , 04/02(Sun.) , 11/02(Sun.) , 18/02(Sun.) , 25/02(Sun.)
Gather on the ground floor 8:15
One person 2,500 JPY *60 people per day reservation required
New Year’s Events 2024
We will hold special events to celebrate the New Year
For New Year’s only, the Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention will hold a Hatsugama (first tea ceremony) with mochi pounding, amazake (sweet sake), a New Year koto performance and matcha (powdered green tea) offerings. The Westin Rusutsu Resort will also offer live Koto and Shakuhachi performances, New Year’s greetings, sake and oshiruko (sweet red bean soup). Enjoy the New Year’s spirit at the snow resort while experiencing traditional Japanese culture.
Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
Mochitsuki (mochi-pounding) & Amazake (sweet sake)／01/01/2024(Mon.) 10:00 – Around 10:30
‘Koto’ (Japanese traditional instrument) Performance ／ 01/01/2024(Mon.)・02/01/2024(Tue.) ①9:30 – 10:00、②16:00 – 16:30、③19:00 – 19:30 , 03/01/2024(Wed.) ①9:30 – 10:00、②16:00 – 16:30
Tea Ceremony ‘Hatsu-Gama’／ 02/01/2024(Tue.) ①14:00 – 15:30 ②17:00 – 18:30 , 03/01/2024(Wed.) ①11:00 – 12:00 ②14:00 – 15:00
The Westin Rusutsu Resort
‘Koto’ (Japanese traditional instrument) Performance ／ 01/01/2024(Mon.) 8:00 – 8:20
Celebration lobby service ／ 01/01/2024(Mon.) – 03/01/2024(Wed.) 8:00 – 11:00
Experience Calligraphy
Our lesson program is all about providing an accessible calligraphy experience, rather than about writing kanji characters masterfully.
Anyone can join this experience, especially those who enjoy writing by hand or want to turn kanji characters into illustrations. Beginners are welcome! While we have example kanji characters and brush stroke order texts for your reference, feel free to complete a work that does not fit any mold. Write your version of the kanji character on a traditional paper fan and take it home to commemorate your experience. Decorate your home with a memory from Rusutsu Resort.
06/01/2024(Sat.) , 03/02(Sat.) , 02/03(Sat.) 14:00 – 19:00
One person 3,300 JPY
Rent a Kimono
Stroll through the hotel in a kimono, Japan’s traditional attire
Kimono patterns have many meanings: the three evergreen trees represent the brilliance of life and strength, cherry blossoms symbolize the desire for prosperity and celebration of new beginnings, and wisteria represents longevity and a prosperous family. This kimono-wearing experience provides the fun of selecting a kimono, the fun of wearing it, and an authentic taste of Japan.
13/01/2024(Sat.) , 10/02(Sat.) , 09/03(Sat.) 14:00 – 19:00
One person 3,300 JPY
Exprience a Tea Ceremony
A tea ceremony experience where you sit in chairs, rather than a tearoom
Follow the instructor to pour your matcha tea with a chasen tea whisk, then savor your tea with traditional sweets.
20/01/2024(Sat.) , 17/02(Sat.) , 16/03(Sat.) 14:00 – 19:00
One person 3,240 JPY