Rusutsu Resort boasts excellent snow quality and great slope conditions this season. During the winter, direct buses operate from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo, as well as limited-time services from Niseko, Lake Toya, and Noboribetsu. Guests staying in Sapporo, Niseko, or onsen towns at Toya and Noboribetsu area can enjoy a day trip to ski at Rusutsu. Most buses require advance reservations, so please check the schedule in advance.

[For Guests Staying in Niseko] To Rusutsu: Rusutsu Powder Day Trip

The “Rusutsu Powder Day Trip” offers a direct connection from the Hirafu Welcome Center to the East Mt. Center Station at Rusutsu. If you purchase your Rusutsu lift ticket online in advance, you can hit the slopes right away in the morning. Experience the expansive course layouts, different weather and snow conditions Rusutsu offers compared to Niseko.

Rusutsu Powder Day Trip

[Pickup Location]
Hirafu Welcome Center (9-31, Niseko Hirafu 1-jo 3-chome, Kutchan-cho)

[Fare]
Round-Trip 8,000 JPY

[Reservation]
Online reservations required by 15:00 the day before use.

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[From Noboribetsu & Toya] Hokkaido Resort Liner Special Service

A limited-time winter shuttle bus connects two of Hokkaido’s premier hot spring towns with Rusutsu Resort. Perfect for those who want to enjoy both skiing and relaxing in hot springs. Please make the reservation through the dedicated website.

Hokkaido Resort Liner Special Service

[Pickup/Drop-off Locations]
Noboribetsu Onsen・Lake Toya Onsen・Rusutsu・Niseko

[Fare]
Noboribetsu: One-Way Adults 2,500 JPY / Children 2,000 JPY
Lake Toya: One-Way Adults 2,000 JPY / Children 1,500 JPY

[Reservation]
Reservations required by 6:00 PM the day before use.
＊Trips between Noboribetsu – Lake Toya or Rusutsu – Niseko are not available.

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[From Sapporo] Free Shuttle Bus: Rusutsu-Go

The “Rusutsu-Go” direct bus offers free and convenient transportation from Sapporo to Rusutsu in about 120 minutes. A stop at Nakayama Toge during the trip to Rusutsu allows you to enjoy Hokkaido’s famous “Ageimo” (deep-fried potato snacks). The bus stops at three hotels within Rusutsu Resort, making it convenient for both overnight stays and day trips.

Rusutsu Go

[Pickup/Drop-off Location]
Kamori Building ③, 2 minutes from Sapporo Station South Exit (Kita 4, Nishi 4-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)

[Fare]
Free

[Reservation]
Online reservations required by 3:00 PM the day before use.

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[From New Chitose Airport] Direct Bus: Big Runs

The “Big Runs” direct bus from New Chitose Airport to Rusutsu Resort takes about 120 minutes. Please enjoy scenic views of Lake Shikotsu along the way.

Big Runs

[Location]
New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal 1F, Arrival Gate 5, Big Runs Counter

[Fare]
One-way One Person  5,000 JPY / Online reservation: 4,500 JPY

[Reservation]
Reservations required by 24:00 7 days before use.

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[From JR Kutchan Station] Donan Bus

Travel from JR Kutchan Station, which connects Otaru and Yoichi, popular tourist destinations, to Rusutsu in approximately 55 minutes via Donan Bus. Please enjoy views of Mount Yotei during your journey.

Donan Bus JR Kutchan Station – Rusutsu Resort

[Pickup/Drop-off Location]
JR Kutchan Station Bus Stop (3-4 Nishi 4-chome, Minami 3-jo, Kutchan-cho)

[Fare]
One-way Adults 1,030 JPY / Children 520 JPY

[Reservation]
No reservation required.

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[From Lake Toya Onsen] Donan Bus

The Donan Bus connects the scenic Lake Toya onsens area to Rusutsu Resort in about 40 minutes.

Donan Bus Lake Toya Onsen Area – Rusutsu Resort

[Pickup Location]
Lake Toya Onsen Bus Terminal (142 Lake Toya Onsen Town)

[Fare]
One-way Adults 1,170 JPY / Children 590 JPY

[Reservation]
Reservations required by 2 hours before the first departure on the day of use.

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