Japan
Rusutsu Resort & Hakuba Valley
Japan Resort Map
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Rusutsu Resort, located in central Hokkaido, receives an average annual snowfall of 45 feet (14 meters) and has some of the best powder and tree skiing found anywhere in the world. The resort, comprised of three separate mountains, offers all levels of ski and snowboard terrain with more than 37 trails, connected by four gondolas and 14 lifts, with two terrain parks and 1,378 acres (42 km) of terrain. Rusutsu’s immaculately groomed trails, powder bowl access and beautiful woodland scenery is ideal for skiers and riders of all levels. Located 90 minutes from Sapporo’s airport, Rusutsu enjoys unbeatable proximity for ski travelers and cultural explorers alike.
With frequent flights between Japan’s New Chitose, Haneda and Narita International airports and major cities in Asia, the U.S., Canada and Australia, it’s never been easier for Epic Pass holders to take a Japanese ski vacation.
Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass and Epic Australia Pass Holders will receive access to ski or snowboard at Rusutsu, Japan. Head to each pass's page to learn access details.
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Hakuba Valley features nine resorts, including Jigatake Snow Resort, Kashimayari Snow Resort, ABLE Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park, Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field, Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort, and Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort. The resorts offer all levels of ski and snowboard terrain with more than 140 trails and some of the longest vertical skiing in Japan, 103 lifts and abundant snowfall averaging 32 feet a season. Off the slopes, Hakuba Valley features a vast array of dining options and lively après scene, including dozens of “izakaya” or traditional Japanese pubs, numerous “onsen” or natural mineral hot springs, and other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, Nordic skiing and back country skiing.
Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass and Epic Australia Pass Holders will receive access to ski or snowboard with no blackout dates at Hakuba Valley's nine ski resorts.
