Recommended summer accommodations in Hokkaido: Rusutsu Resort ― soak in hot springs, gaze at sea of clouds, enjoy gourmet food and fireworks...

Summer retreatA sacred placeHokkaido, with its refreshingsummer breezes,makes youfeel refreshed and uplifted,with the number of daysexceeding 30°Cbeingonly a handful.Even during the hottestofAugust, theeasternmaximum temperatures don’t evenreach20°C.

Ifyou’re also planning tovisitHokkaido this summer,it’s recommended to set aside several daysat Rusutsu Resort,to fullyunwind and relax your body and mind,completelyrelax your body and mind,Enjoy thedelicious food and beautiful scenery here,immerse yourself in thelocalculture and customs,and take home unforgettable memoriesfrom this summerto cherish.Take it home.

(Aerial view of Rusutsu Resort in summer, with the Ferris wheelandroller coaster standing out prominently)The roller coaster is particularly eye-catching.Rusutsu

Resort,located about 90 minutes by car from Sapporoand New Chitose Airport,is surrounded by Shikotsu-Toya National Park,offering stunning views of Hokkaido’s scenery in all four seasons,and isHokkaido’s largest all-season resort.Shikotsu-Toya National ParkSurrounded by nature, enjoy all four seasons of Hokkaidoscenery,it isthe largest-scaleall-seasonresort in Hokkaido.There are traditionalRusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention,as well as high-endofRusutsuWestinHotel, and even more large and small shopping malls,hot springsbaths,wave pools,double-deckercarouselsand othernumerousphoto spots.With beautiful mountains, clear watersand fresh air,it nurtureshigh-qualityHokkaidolocalingredients,and you can expect a rich variety ofbelieve in the wide variety ofofFood alsocanmakeyoureluctant to leave.

Summerhighlightsinclude: an amusement park with over 60attractions,a panoramic view of “Mount Yotei,” known as the “Fuji of Hokkaido,” andLake Toya atMount YoteiPanoramicObservationDeck,a golf course featuring four sets of 72 holes,golf course,as well as a variety of experience activities such as rafting, mountain biking, and hot air balloon rides.and other rich experienceactivities..

Keyrecommendation 1: Brand-new hot springbathhouse

The brand-new“Rusutsu Onsen Kotobuki no Yu (留寿都温泉Kotobuki),”Onsen Kotobukiwill open on July 1, 2019..Totalconstruction area of3000┫,featuring an indoor bathhouse,jacuzzi,saunaroom,cave-stylebath,as well as a large open-air hot spring usingnatural hot spring water.

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In the hazysteamof the large open-airhot spring,admire theethereal mountains of Shikotsu-Toya National Park… Will you be among the first guests to enjoythisidyllicexperience?relaxingofguests?

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The inner sideisright next toa floor-to-ceiling windowand a large bathing area,,so you canalsoenjoymagnificent mountain viewsindoors. The window glass isheated, so even in the depths of winter,it preventscondensation-induced blurred views.

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The spaciousresting areafeaturesa fresh, clean,naturalstyle. While waiting for your companionsafter soaking in the hot spring,Match your companions' schedule，is also extremely comfortable and relaxing.

HighlightsRecommended 2: On the sea of clouds, Yotei Mountain

Yotei Mountain boasts aMount Fuji-likegraceful shape,and isknown as the “EzoFuji”. It is“one of Japan’s“100 Famous Mountains”, and enjoysextremely high popularity inHokkaido.。WhenYotei Mountainissurrounded by a sea of clouds, floatingabove the rollingpure whiteclouds, it is sure to，certainlyWantto takethe cable car up here for a photo op: Yotei Panorama Terrace (Yotei MountainPanorama Terrace)? The morning light andsunset，bring differenthues to the sea of clouds over Yotei Mountain,and I believe whichever you seewillstillbe able togive youa powerfulvisualimpactand emotionalthrill.Stunning.

Ifthe sea of clouds doesn’t appear,don’t be discouraged.The brightsunshine andvivid scenerywill make fora beautiful moment,with Yotei Mountain just as it is now—serving as a backdrop~

cable caroperatinghours:

April 27, 2019 ~ September 29, 2019: weekdays9:00~16:30 holidays9:00~17:00

20199September 30 ~10October 14:9:00~16:00

Additionally,,Rusutsu Resort opened a~8June 8, 2019 ~September 18, 2019,“YoteiCable Car Sea of Cloudsmorning shift bus”(5:30~6:30),and on July 25, 2019 ~~8October 18, 2019launched the “YoteiCable CarSummer Sunset Shuttle”(17:00~ sunset).

HighlightsRecommended 3: Hokkaido cuisine

is available at restaurants,bars,izakayasand more,totaling over20in totalHighlightsincludebut are not limited to:Luxury buffet with crab,wagyu beef andporkandlamb barbecue,kaiseki,Japanesecuisinemaster chefs’ nigiri sushi… as well asChinese restaurantsChinese Restaurant, no worriesabout not finding what you want to eat,it's just that there are too many things you want to try.

The highlightrecommendation 4: Summer Festival specialfireworks display

In Japan, if you’ve attendeda fireworks display, yoursummer willtrulyfeel complete. Spending summer in Rusutsufor a holiday,naturallymeans you should also jointheSummer Festivalspecial fireworks event here.

With 1,200 fireworks bursting in syncwith musicagainst the night sky,and massivesearchlightscasting their beamsintertwined in10 kilometersaway in theclouds.In addition tocommonfireworks displays,there are alsoRusutsu-exclusivespecial eventsthat you won’t find anywhere else,worthy of the title“special fireworks festival”andabsolutely not to be missed.With 2programsrotating daily,even staying multiple nightsin a row ensuresyou’ll still enjoya fresh experienceeach time..

This year’sfireworks festivalschedule:Itinerary:

July 13, 2019~& 14:in the eveningstarting at 8 PM

July 25, 2019 ~ August 18, 2019: starting at 8:45 PM

August 19, 2019 ~ August 25, 2019: starting at 8 PM

(Free to attend, the fireworks last about 10–15 minutes)

Highlight Recommendation 5: Horseback Riding by the Forest Lake

Horseback riding experiences aren’t rare, but being able to ride through the forest and along the lakeside is not so common. Every yearfrom late April to late October, you can sign up for this experience. Within the Rusutsu Resort area (excluding the Toyako Lakeyama Equestrian Field), ride a horse and feel life and nature while bouncing along.

There are 5 packages available:

(1) Experience Package: 1,080 yen (approx. 5 minutes)

(2) Family Package (for families with children aged 4–7 only): 4,860 yen (approx. 25 minutes)

(3) Standard Package (for ages 8 and up): 4,860 yen (approx. 30 minutes)

(4) Long Package (for ages 12 and up): 9,720 yen (approx. 60 minutes)

(5) Lakeyama Package (for ages 12 and up): 11,880 yen (approx. 90 minutes)

Staff accompany you throughout the experience, so you can feel at ease letting children join.

Besides horseback riding, in the summer you can also try paragliding, hot air balloons, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, orienteering barbecues, park golf, tennis, and more...

Many people may first look for attractions and then choose a hotel, but this hotel is the attraction itself — one of the reasons to visit Hokkaido.

Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Resort)

Address:13-chome Izumigawa, Rusutsu Village, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1711

Transportation:Free shuttle buses to and from Sapporo, and a dedicated direct bus to and from New Chitose Airport

Official Website:Search for “Rusutsu Resort” to access the Japanese official site, then select Simplified Chinese

Accommodation:Traditional hotel-style rooms: 537, Westin-style rooms: 210, villa-style rooms: 14, summer-only tent-style accommodations (can accommodate up to 1,000 people; it’s best to bring your own tent as only 12 rented tents are available and in limited supply)