Rusutsu Resort is rapidly emerging as Japan’s next great ski real estate destination. Known for its award-winning slopes—crowned Japan’s Best Ski Resort at the 2024 World Ski Awards—Rusutsu offers the same incredible powder snow as neighboring Niseko but with fewer crowds and more competitive property prices.

Unlike Niseko, Rusutsu is a true year-round integrated resort, featuring world-class skiing, golf courses, and a family-friendly theme park. This diversity ensures strong rental demand throughout the year, not just in winter. Located just 90 minutes from Sapporo Airport and 20 minutes from scenic Lake Toya, Rusutsu combines accessibility with natural beauty.

With real estate options offering greater value and room for appreciation, investors have the chance to enter “earlier in the wave” compared to the already mature Niseko market. Rusutsu’s continued growth and increasing popularity make it a compelling choice for savvy buyers looking for ski property in Japan.

Since the opening of the ski-in ski-out Vale Rusutsu hotel, complete with F&B, ski valet and onsen access, interest in Rusutsu real estate has been sky high. Check out these properties below starting at only $130k USD, or head to uchijapan.com for more options!

Rusutsu House Build Site

Price: 19.9m JPY ($130k USD) – price reduced!

Rusutsu House Build Site: Plot 35-42

Rusutsu House Build Site: Plot 35-42. View more images

Why? 5 minutes walk from the lifts and with the potential to ski back home at the end of another epic powder day, this villa plot is about 1/4 of the price of a similar plot in Hirafu.

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Rusutsu Holiday Estate Land

Price: 21m JPY ($140k USD)

Rusutsu Holiday Estate Land

Rusutsu Holiday Estate Land. View more images

Why? Large plot with stunning mountain views from this land – yet you are still well under 10 minutes from the lifts of Rusutsu!

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Prime Rusutsu 660 sqm Land

Price: 42m JPY ($290k USD)

Prime Rusutsu 200 Tsubo Land

Prime Rusutsu 200 Tsubo Land. View more images

Why? Double-sized corner plot less than 1km from the lifts – perfect location for a villa or even a commercial venture.

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The Vale Rusutsu 105

Price: 65m JPY ($450k USD)

The Vale Rusutsu 105

The Vale Rusutsu 105. View more images

Why? Ski-in ski-out 50sqm 1 bedroom apartment listed at about half the price of a smaller unit in Hirafu – a great opportunity to enjoy the best of Rusutsu’s winter

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Powder Lodge

Price: 120m JPY ($790k USD)

Powder Lodge: Rusutsu Central

Powder Lodge: Rusutsu Central. View more images

Why? Only 300 metres from the lifts, this 7 bedroom lodge is ripe for redevelopment or simply continue to operate as staff accommodation in the meantime.

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The Vale Rusutsu 707

Price: 128m JPY ($840k USD)

The Vale Rusutsu 707

The Vale Rusutsu 707. View more images

Why? Large 100 sqm+ 2 bedroom 2 bathroom high-floor apartment in the landmark Vale Rusutsu development. Expect to pay at least 50% more in Niseko for something similar.

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Tahi Chalet

Price: 300m JPY (1.9m USD)

Tahi Chalet Rusutsu

Tahi Chalet Rusutsu. View more images

Why? Beautiful 5 bedroom 300 sqm+ home sitting on a double plot, this chalet represents the peak of Rusutsu villas right now.

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Rusutsu Yotei View House

Price: 320m JPY (2.1m USD)

Rusutsu Yotei View House

Rusutsu Yotei View House. View more images

Why? Stunning vistas abound from this beautiful 275 sqm chalet. Situated on over 1,800 sqm of land which includes a small lake, this really is a special ski villa.

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Head to uchijapan.com/properties now to find your dream home in Japan’s top ski resorts.