Rusutsu Resort vs Sapporo Teine

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

StatRusutsu ResortSapporo Teine
Vertical drop1,857 ft (566 m)2,119 ft (646 m)
Summit elevation3,241 ft3,235 ft
Base elevation1,385 ft1,115 ft
Lifts1812
Runs2720
Beginner terrain37%58%
Intermediate terrain44%21%
Expert terrain19%21%
Night skiing--

Sapporo Teine has the bigger vertical (2,119 ft vs 1,857 ft); Rusutsu Resort has more runs (27 vs 20); Sapporo Teine skews more expert (21% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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