Resorts aren't just about the sea. Rusutsu Resort, nestled amidst the magnificent natural beauty of Hokkaido's mountains, exemplifies this. With events held all year round, it has completely shed its image as a winter destination, and now many repeat visitors say, "Summer is the best time to visit Rusutsu!"

Therefore, summer is the perfect time to visit! Nature, breathtaking scenery, fun activities, and delicious food – we'd like to introduce you to the charms of Rusutsu Resort in summer, where Hokkaido has it all. You'll definitely want to go!

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1. What is Rusutsu Resort?
2. The charm of Rusutsu in the summer season!
2-1. A sea of ​​clouds and sunset overlooking Mount Yotei
2-2. Rafting & River Trip!
2-3. Horse trekking in nature
2-4. Fireworks events to enjoy in Hokkaido
2-5. Swimming pool & amusement park
2-6. Flower Fields of Rusutsu
2-7. Hokkaido Gourmet
3. Tourist spots around Rusutsu that we want to enjoy together!
4. Access to Rusutsu
·in conclusion

1. What is Rusutsu Resort?

Rusutsu Resort, a representative resort in Hokkaido, is a hotel that showcases the essence of Hokkaido by blending a theme park and hotel. With an amusement park, swimming pools, and many other facilities that you won't be able to experience during your stay, plus hot springs, it's a truly fulfilling resort.

Its strength lies in the fact that you can have fun with anyone, whether it's family, a couple, or friends, from morning till night, doing whatever you want!
Also, our summer events have been a huge success, and from July 4th (Saturday), we'll be miraculously transforming into a summery atmosphere!

2. The charm of Rusutsu in the summer season!

2-1. A sea of ​​clouds and sunset overlooking Mount Yotei

Recharge your energy by basking in the morning sun!
The gondolas at Rusutsu work hard even during the summer.

Within the resort, you can take the Yotei Gondola to see the sea of ​​clouds.

It's often said that "the early bird catches the worm," and indeed, waking up a little earlier has many benefits! First of all, waking up early helps regulate your autonomic nervous system.

Soaking up the morning light increases the amount of serotonin secreted in the brain, which boosts your basal metabolism. And the sea of ​​clouds that comes into view is truly exceptional! It also helps regulate your internal rhythm and recharges your energy! Let's do it.

Watching the sunset beautifully adorn Mount Yotei

During the summer holidays, you can take a sunset flight to see Mount Yotei at its most beautiful. Ending a fun-filled day with a sunset view is truly a luxurious and sublime experience.
Let's go see the sunset that paints Mount Yotei and the magnificent landscape of Hokkaido in a brilliant red.

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■Early morning flight to see the sea of ​​clouds: June 9th (Sat) - August 19th (Sun), 2018
Operating time: 5:30～6:30
■Summer Vacation Sunset Flight: July 14th (Sat) - August 26th (Sun), 2018
Operating hours: 17:00 until sunset
■Fare: 1,200 yen (round trip) *If you have an admission ticket to Rusutsu Amusement Park, you can use it any number of times during the validity period.
*Those who are not staying at the resort will not be allowed to enter the resort facilities without an admission ticket.
*Service may be suspended due to weather conditions.

2-2. Rafting & River Trip!

This popular Hokkaido activity involves riding a rubber boat down the clear waters of the Shiribetsu River for approximately 8 kilometers. The natural rollercoaster ride, with eight people per boat working together to navigate the rapids, is incredibly thrilling!

The route offers a varied experience, with challenging sections and calmer areas to enjoy.

We also offer family river rafting tours that even young children can enjoy. Children who are not yet old enough for rafting can safely enjoy themselves on the gentle upper reaches of the Shiribetsu River.

And pay attention to the scenery that unfolds on both sides! When you have a little time to relax in a calm section of the river, take a look around! The scenery that unfolds before you will make you realize that you have entered an extraordinary world. Let's soak up plenty of negative ions with rafting and river cruising, where you can feel the great nature of Hokkaido with your whole body!

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~Rafting Experience~
■Operating period: Mid-April to late October (Ages 6-11: Early June to late October)
■Price: 6,480 yen for adults (5,400 yen for hotel guests)
Children (ages 6-11): 4,320 yen (3,780 yen for hotel guests)
■Minimum number of participants: 2 people (ages 6 and up)
■Departure times: ① 8:30 (return expected around 12:30) ② 13:00 (return expected around 17:00)
■Experience time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximate)
■Joint organization: NRC (Niseko Rafting Club)

~Kids' River Rafting (River Rafting Experience)~
■Operating period: Early July to late August
■Price: 4,320 yen for adults
Children: 3,240 yen (ages 3-11)
■Minimum number of participants: 2 people
■出発時間：①8：45（戻りは10：45頃予定） ②11：15（戻りは13：15頃予定） ③14：00（戻りは16：00頃予定）
■Experience time: Approximately 1 hour (planned)
■Joint organization: NRC (Niseko Rafting Club)

2-3. Horse trekking in nature

You can experience a world straight out of a drama or anime, riding a horse and galloping across the plateau.

Rusutsu in summer is a refreshing summer resort with a gentle breeze. You can enjoy the ever-changing scenery while riding a horse! You can choose between short and long courses, as well as a shorter course around the grounds for a quick ride. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience horseback riding against the backdrop of Rusutsu's magnificent nature.

It's very popular with young children, so please consider it as a souvenir!

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■Operating period: Late April to late October
■Prices: ① Lead-rein riding course (one lap around the grounds): 1,080 yen ② Family course (ages 4 and up): 4,320 yen
③ Standard Course (ages 8 and up): 4,320 yen ④ Long Course (ages 12 and up): 8,640 yen
⑤ Lake Toya Lake Hill Trekking (ages 12 and up): 10,800 yen
■Regular closing days: ①-④ Every Friday (no openings in August) ⑤ Tuesday (no events planned for August)
■Location: Rusutsu Resort grounds (only event ⑤ will be held around Lake Toya)

2-4. Fireworks Events to Enjoy in Hokkaido ~ [Summer Festival] Rusutsu Special Fireworks Display ~

Summer fun in Rusutsu isn't limited to daytime. The fireworks that light up the night sky for a limited time are also a must-see. Fireworks are a quintessential summer tradition, so you definitely shouldn't miss them!

Enjoy 1,200 fireworks at Rusutsu Resort, which you can see up close! Furthermore, there are two different fireworks displays that change daily, so staying for multiple nights is even more economical! The fireworks are accompanied by giant searchlights and music, creating a fantastical world that illuminates the night sky with a unique touch unlike typical fireworks.

With festival stalls offering lotteries and games lining the premises, the festive atmosphere is further enhanced! Why not bring your yukata and fully enjoy the Hokkaido summer?

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■Event Dates: July 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), July 23rd (Sat) - August 26th (Sun), 2018
■Event time: ★July 14th (Sat) and 15th (Sun), 2018, 20:00~
★Monday, August 23th, 2018 to Sunday, August 19th, 2018: 20:45~
★Monday, August 20th, 2018 to Sunday, August 26th, 2018: 20:00~
*Performed rain or shine, canceled in case of stormy weather
■ Venue: In front of Highland Lodge and Sunsunfield

2-5. Swimming pool & amusement park

The lazy river is a huge hit with young children. It boasts the longest flowing water in Hokkaido, stretching 300 meters, which they can easily float along on inflatable rings. It's a fun pool that keeps them coming back for more!
Furthermore, the water slides and water slides that plunge you into the water are incredibly thrilling! There are also plenty of creative items throughout the pool area, such as areas with water guns for children.

What's even better is that the average water temperature in all the pools is 28 degrees Celsius, so you can swim without worrying about the cold! You probably won't have to worry about it being cold even in summer because it's Hokkaido, at least not during the daytime.

The amusement park boasts over 60 different attractions, making it one of the largest in Hokkaido, and the various features and attractions offered by the resort provide a unique and enjoyable experience.

For example, you can ride a designated roller coaster blindfolded while wearing an eye mask. There's also a "double payback!" plan in place, where, based on the idea of ​​one of the organizers who wanted people to enjoy it twice as much, the roller coaster runs twice in a row about once every ten times. It's an amusement park that offers an experience like no other, with something extra that makes it incredibly fun.

There are also playground equipment suitable for young children, as well as attractions that will let you forget about being an adult and have a blast!

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~Swimming Pool~
■Operating period: July 23rd (Mon) - August 19th (Sun), 2018
■ Business hours: 9: 00-16: 00
■Price: Available with amusement park admission ticket

~Amusement Park~
■Operating hours: <9:00 AM to 17:00 PM>
★Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from April 28th to July 22nd, 2018
★Golden Week: April 28th - May 6th
★Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 25th to September 9th
★Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 17th to September 30th

<Weekdays from 9:00 to 16:30>
★May 7th - July 20th, 2018
★August 20th - September 28th

<Summer holidays: 9:00 AM - 20:30 PM>
★May 23th - July 19th, 2018

<Delicious Food Festival: 9:00 AM - 19:00 PM>
★May 15th - July 16th, 2018

<Other operating hours: 9:00 AM to 16:00 PM>
★May 1th - July 16th, 2018

■ Rates
(1 day ticket)
Adults (junior high school age and older): 5,000 yen / Summer holidays: 5,500 yen Children (elementary school age): 4,000 yen / Summer holidays: 4,500 yen
1,200 yen for children aged 4 and over (but under elementary school age) and those aged 60 and over.

(Twilight ticket - entry after 14 PM)
Adults (junior high school age and older): 4,000 yen / Summer holidays: 4,500 yen Children (elementary school age): 3,000 yen / Summer holidays: 3,500 yen
1,200 yen for children aged 4 and over (but under elementary school age) and those aged 60 and over.

(Entry after 17 PM on days when the amusement park is open for nighttime events)
Adults (junior high school age and older): 2,500 yen; (60 years and older): 1,200 yen; Children (elementary school age): 2,000 yen
*Free for children aged 4 and older but under elementary school age.

(Family discount)
Adults and elementary school students: 3,950 yen each *Limited to families including elementary school students.

(Student discount)
Adults (junior high school students and older): 4,200 yen / Summer holidays: 4,500 yen *Limited to junior high, high school, university, and vocational school students (student ID required)

(Lunch Pack 1-day pass)
Adults (junior high school age and older): 5,500 yen / Summer holidays: 6,000 yen Children (elementary school age): 4,500 yen / Summer holidays: 5,000 yen *Includes a 900 yen lunch voucher

(Discount for people with disabilities)
Adults (junior high school age and older): 2,500 yen; Children (elementary school age): 2,000 yen. *One accompanying adult is charged the same price.

2-6. Rusutsu Flower Fields: Flower Path Le Nonno

You can once again enjoy the floral art installation, "Flower Path Le Nonno," which is created every year by all the staff working together. "Flower Path Le Nonno" is said to be derived from the Ainu language, where "Le" means road and "Nonno" means flower.

The flower-lined paths in the refreshing highlands are perfect for a stroll! Summer flowers such as salvia, sunflowers, marigolds, and petunias bloom along the paths. You can even take a train ride along the flower-lined paths across the vast grounds. Why not enjoy a fun time in these flower fields with your family, whether you have young children or are a senior citizen?

2-7. Hokkaido Gourmet

The buffet venue, which always features a wide variety of seasonal ingredients, will be offering an all-you-can-eat event featuring crab and salmon roe from the Sea of ​​Okhotsk!
*The event for 2018 is yet to be determined.

This is an amazing event that also includes a fair featuring juicy Yubari and Yotei melons. The generous offerings are for a limited time only, so be sure to check it out! (Sea urchin is served at Japanese restaurants and izakayas.)

※うに・カニ・いくら祭り開催期間：2016年6月1日～6月30日・2016年9月3日～10月16日
*Yubari Melon Fair: July 1st - July 19th, 2016
*Yotei Melon Fair: July 20th - August 31st, 2016

3. Tourist spots around Rusutsu that we want to enjoy together!

~Enjoying Jigokudani (Hell Valley) and visiting hot springs in Noboribetsu~
Noboribetsu is a famous hot spring resort town, one of the best in Hokkaido. Enjoy a leisurely drive and a tour of the hot springs! Checking off the hot springs you visit with a guidebook in hand will make for a great travel record! You might even see some lingering snow in early summer!

~Lake Toya offers a magnificent panoramic view~
Lake Toya is the third largest caldera lake in Japan. If you want to see volcanic scenery, the Lake Toya-Usuzan Geopark is highly recommended.
Taking the Usuzan Ropeway and enjoying the panoramic views of Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya is also quite nice!

Let's take a little trip to Niseko. Grab a towel and enjoy some hot springs!
Goshiki Onsen, Oyunuma, the famous Niseko Konbu Onsen, and Yakushi Onsen are just some of the many renowned hot springs scattered throughout the area! Hot spring hopping is one of the greatest pleasures of travel. Be sure to enjoy it!

~Start your Sapporo sightseeing trip with Rusutsu~
It takes about 90 minutes by car from Rusutsu to Sapporo. Sapporo in the summer is full of events and activities!

~Just a 90-minute drive to the Eight Scenic Views of Muroran! Let's enjoy the spectacular scenery as well~
Muroran has eight spots where you can enjoy breathtaking views, collectively known as the "Eight Views of Muroran."

■The beautiful night view of Muroran Port with its industrial complex

■Night view of the mountaintop surveying mountain, which was used as a surveying base point during road construction (elevation 200m).

■Daikokujima Island, where you can see the rare black lily.

■Etomo Cape, located at the tip of the peninsula

■The southernmost point of Etomo Cape: the sheer cliffs of the Gold and Silver Screens

■The open sea view from Masuichi Beach, where the ancient scenery remains

■ Ranked #1 in Hokkaido's Top 100 Natural Landscapes: Cape Chikyu, a famous spot in Muroran.

■The stunning natural beauty of Tokkarisho: where the blue sea and green bamboo create a dramatic cliff face.

In addition, dolphin and whale watching can be enjoyed off the coast of Muroran Port. In July, you might even be able to see baby dolphins.
You can enjoy both the magnificent natural beauty of Rusutsu's mountains and the sea of ​​Muroran in a single trip. Why not rent a car and take a 1-day trip?

4. Access to Rusutsu

Rusutsu Resort operates a round-trip shuttle bus service from New Chitose Airport exclusively for hotel guests.
The Big Lands cruise is reservation-only, with bookings accepted up to 17 PM, 7 days in advance. It's very convenient for those planning to spend their entire trip at the resort!
Also, round-trip shuttle service between Rusutsu and Sapporo is available, so be sure to check it out! *Both are free for hotel guests.
For further information, please read CLICK HERE .

If you're planning to combine your trip with sightseeing, we recommend renting a car.
*Estimated travel time from major locations to Rusutsu Resort (this is just an estimate)
From New Chitose Airport: Approximately 90 minutes
From Sapporo (Route 230): Approximately 90 minutes
From Muroran (Routes 37 and 230): Approximately 90 minutes
From Chitose (Prefectural Road 16 → National Route 276/National Route 230): Approximately 90 minutes
From Tomakomai (Routes 276 and 230): Approximately 90 minutes
From Niseko (via Prefectural Road 66): Approximately 40 minutes
From Lake Toya (Route 230): Approximately 30 minutes

Rusutsu Resort
Address: 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu Village, Abuta District, Hokkaido
TEL: 0136-46-3111 General Reservation Center

Final thoughts

Summer in Rusutsu is packed with events perfect for a variety of activities! You can play actively outdoors in nature, or spend as much time as you like at the swimming pools and amusement parks. After enjoying the cool evening air in the flower fields, you can head to the mountains to watch the sunset.
Make the most of your time here and create lots of wonderful memories with your family, friends, or partner!

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