Rusutsu Resort vs Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

Rusutsu Resort (Hokkaido Prefecture) and Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Hokkaido Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatRusutsu ResortSapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,857 ft (566 m)1,535 ft (468 m)
Summit elevation3,241 ft3,573 ft
Base elevation1,385 ft2,034 ft
Lifts184
Runs2720
Beginner terrain37%39%
Intermediate terrain44%50%
Expert terrain19%11%
Night skiing--

Rusutsu Resort has the bigger vertical (1,857 ft vs 1,535 ft); Rusutsu Resort has more runs (27 vs 20); Rusutsu Resort skews more expert (19% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Rusutsu ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Sapporo Kokusai Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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