uiski 0 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hi Got a question, well 2 really. Is Rusutsu worth a day trip from Niseko for someone staying in Niseko for a day? Those in the know here, what you reckon? (Intermediate skiers, keeping on course for the most part) And how about Kiroro? I read the reviews here and stuff just wondering for some feedback from the obviously lots of people who know tons on here. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 If you're only in Niseko Hirafu for one day, then ski here. Link to post Share on other sites
uiski 0 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Oops, I meant one week! Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Then both are worth a visit. Couple of companies in town offering day trips (transport, lift ticket and a little showing around). Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I love Rusutsu and fully recommend it. Kiroro, well I've only been there once and wasn't overly impressed, reckon 5 days Niseko and 1 day Rusutsu would be your best bet. Link to post Share on other sites
uiski 0 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Good to hear that. Thanks folks! Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I think Kiroro is worth it too, maybe not the same WOW factor as Rusutsu but if you are going to stay in the piste then I would rate it as equal to if not better than Rusutsu for an intermediate skier. If going Off Piste, the Rusutsu wins pretty easily although Kiroro has some nice easy hikes that access some really nice terrain. If you can fit them both in then I would do them both, who knows when you will be back next and the cost of splitting up your tickets i.e. 2 days at Niseko, 1 day at Rusutsu, 2 days at Niseko and 1 day at Kiroro are negligible if compared to a 5 day ticket or a 2 + 3 day. Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Rusutsu is definitely worth it. I'd only hit Kiroro if you get terribly bored with Niseko or conditions in the interior are not up to par. Kiroro is a bit longer of a trip and it is just "good" at best (not "great"). Link to post Share on other sites
uiski 0 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Been a big help folks - thanks Link to post Share on other sites
reev 0 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Kiroro is lame, unless you like Japanese couple land...you have to be joking to say it is better for the intermediate skiier... Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Don't be a hater. There is some good stuff to be found at Kiroro, but with regard to the topic at hand, it isn't really worth the trip from Niseko unless the conditions are near perfect. Link to post Share on other sites
reev 0 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 not hatin, just giving opinion, really tho to compare Rusutsu to Kiroro is not even close during powpow season, unless you hike Yoichi dake, would prob hit Kiroro in April when there is no snow left in Rusutsu Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I like Rusutsu not particularly feeling the need to get back to Kiroro though. Link to post Share on other sites
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