30/10/2022
Tips on how to bring your children to Rusutsu Resort for ski lessons and winter vacation
With 3-types of hotels and varied trails, the Rusutsu Resort is popular with families who are on a ski trip. How to find the most suitable ski lessons for your children to get started quickly? We hope that this blog will help you find the answer.
Rusutsu Resort Ski＆Snowboard School: Various English Courses for Children
Our friendly and experienced international instructors will ensure you enjoy a fantastic lesson experience here at Rusutsu Resort. Whether you are a first-time skier/snowboarder or a seasoned enthusiast, the Rusutsu Resort instructors will ensure you have fun, stay safe, and achieve your goals.
Select from a range of lesson options and times to suit your needs. Lessons are suitable for individuals, friends, and families with all lessons taught in English by our dedicated team of native-English-speaking International instructors.
Children over the age of four can apply for these lessons.
Crayon Shinchan Kids School: indoor then outdoor ski teaching system
The artificial mats indoor help kids to overcome their fear of speed before they head out onto the snow for the first time. They’ll learn the essential movements for skiing (i.e. squatting and extending, etc.) in games that use special teaching materials. They might even get a special visit from Crayon Shinchan himself during lessons!
There are group classes and private lessons, so you can choose the course according to your needs.
Reserve Crayon Shinchan Kids School
Recommended beginner trails: the long and wide Family and White Lover trails at West Mountain
After systematically learning skiing skills in school, it’s time to go to the trails to review the results of your learning. There are two trails on West Mountain, located behind the Resort & Convention, that are particularly recommended: the Family trail and the White Lover trail.
A few steps from the hotel there is the lift station “West No.1 Quad Lift “, along the woods up the mountain, turn left there is the White Lover trail and the Family trail right, both belong to the beginner trail. The Family trail is especially recommended because it is wide and less crowded, so you can practice at your own pace while remembering the skills you have learned.
Before go to the trails, let us check the lift＆Gondolas operation of the day.
Crayon Shinchan Kid’s Park: This snow playground is guaranteed fun for the whole family
From December 10 to April 2, 2023, the Crayon Shinchan Kid’s Park will be open. If your child is not yet ready to learn to ski, this park is the recommended place to play in the snow.
Featuring gentle terrain, this snow playground is set up with facilities for sledding, tubing, and snow biking. The park also has snow escalators, making it easier for young kids to throw themselves into fun snow play.
The fee for parents/guardians accompanying children is 1,300 JPY/person.
Winter Activities: Enjoy the vast snowfields of Hokkaido
During the winter, Rusutsu’s mountains and flats are blanketed in snow as far as the eye can see. This means we can offer a cornucopia of activities unique to Hokkaido, such as snow-hiking through the fluffy snow of the winter landscape. There are just so many ways to have in the snow!
Snow Rafting, hop into an inflatable boat towed behind a snowmobile driven by a professional guide. Gliding across the vast snowfield is a thrilling experience. You can request the speed you want, so guests with children can sit back and relax. Children over 4 years old can participate in the experience.
Have an entire sled to yourself as dogs pull it around the 250-m trail. Running faster than you’d expect, the furry friends will take you on an exhilarating journey, awing you with the sight of them charging along in front of you. Cap off the sensational ride by taking a picture with them in honor of their hard work.
Drill a hole into the frozen pond and cast a lure/fly to snag a big rainbow trout. Though this land of ice is surrounded by mountains, we provide tents to shelter from the icy wind and snowfalls, making a perfect environment to focus on fishing in a mellow mood. Catch-and-release only.
Indoor Activities: Make handmade souvenirs in Hokkaido
Besides hot springs and fine dining, Children and parents who do not like sports are recommended to experience indoor craftings, such as outdoor cord craft and candle craft.
Under the careful guidance of the staff, you can take the work home, that is the best way to commemorate your trip to Hokkaido.
Rusutsu Resort Nursery School：Parents skiing without worries
When you’re out skiing, doing activities, or have other things to do, you can leave your child at the nursery school on a per-hour basis. Our childcare specialists will take good care of your child in the bright space adorned with large windows.
Whether you like skiing or not, you can always find your own way of relaxing at Rusutsu Resort in winter. We are looking forward to meeting you this winter.