Resort Comparison
RusutsuvsZao Onsen
Rusutsu
Hokkaido, Japan
Zao Onsen
Yamagata, Japan
Key Statistics
Rusutsu
Stat
Zao Onsen
42 km
Total Piste
Best50 km
18
Total Lifts
Best32
994m
Peak Altitude
Best1,661m
280m
Base Altitude
Best780m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
8/10
Epic
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★★Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★★
1h 30m
Transfer Time
Best45m
New Chitose (CTS)
Nearest Airport
Yamagata (GAJ)
Difficulty Distribution
Rusutsu
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10
Zao Onsen
Beginner 5/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 4/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Rusutsu
Zao Onsen
Terrain Variety
8
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
7
Family Friendliness
9
Apres-Ski
6
Off-Piste
8
Beginner Suitability
7
Intermediate Terrain
8
Advanced Terrain
7
Value for Money
7
Accommodation
8
Dining
7
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
8
Ski School
7
The Verdict
Rusutsu wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Accommodation
- Accessibility
- Ski School
12category wins
Zao Onsen wins on
- Value for Money
- Scenery & Charm
2category wins
Tied categories (1)
Dining
Best For
Rusutsu
BeginnersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
Zao Onsen
Guaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
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