With Southwest Hokkaido already globally recognised as one of the world’s best snow destinations, the offering of world class resorts is about to take another giant leap forward.
With the largest ski area of any resort in Hokkaido, Rusutsu is partnering with NISADE, Niseko’s premiere hotel developer, to deliver The Vale Rusutsu – broadening the scope of Niseko to an entirely new horizon.
A deep natural history
Rusutsu Resort is owned by Japanese company Kamori Kanko, Hokkaido’s largest resort operator with the strongest history of resort and entertainment development on Japan’s northern island since their establishment in 1956.
Kamori Kanko has a vast and impressive history of international ski resort ownership, at one stage being the largest ski resort owner in the US, owning both Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain Resort and Colorado’s Steamboat.
With more than 50 years doing business in Japan and over 25 years internationally in countries such as the US, France and Australia, today Kamori Kanko operates more than 30 companies worldwide. Still a family business, the company has kept nature close to its heart and strives to work with natural environments and local cultures living together in harmony, and driven by an underlying determination to deliver the wonders of nature to the people of Japan and right across Asia.
Leading the way to the future
Rusutsu is the largest and most dynamic ski resort in Hokkaido and is excited to release its next stage of development.
Created as a master-planned ski resort over 30 years ago, the focus has always been on a four seasons resort and, as such, boasts four golf courses, an amusement park and a water park.
Through this folio of recreational diversity, they have built a solid and sustainable summer business.
As the snow starts to fall Rusutsu adds to this one of the most amazing ski experiences on offer. With wide-open ski runs, endless powder, grooming perfection and excellent on-mountain facilities, Rusutsu is truly a skier’s paradise.
The articulate, long-term masterplan is moving into its next phase and includes upgrading existing facilities, increasing bed numbers and launching new international food and beverage outlets. At the centre of this is a new village plaza with beautiful interactive spaces housing commercial and retail outlets catering to clients seeking a true year-round nature experience.
Complementing this, Rusutsu Resort is one of three Hokkaido areas bidding for an Integrated Resort (Casino) license. Being the only privately owned, fully integrated resort in the bidding enhances the likelihood of adding yet another dimension to the resort, further elevating its truly unique position as a multi-faceted, year-round resort.
Rusutsu, a place of difference
While many winter resorts still continue to strive for solid year-round trade, Rusutsu’s summer operations and business are well-matured after years of experience, with some summer months stronger than winter months.
Like the fabled resorts of Europe and North America that boast summer strength with a multitude of activities, Rusutsu has been able to deliver that, with more to come.
Many are yet to discover the amazing ski slopes of Rusutsu and currently, with even more uphill lift capacity than Whistler Blackcomb, lift lines will remain non-existent long into the future. With the planned expansion and new lift capacity, Rusutsu is capable of being a world beater. Comprising four mountains and almost endless expansion opportunities, Rusutsu is set to emerge as a world-class skiing destination in the already globally recognised Southwest Hokkaido region.
The Vale Rusutsu
Teaming up with the multiple award-winning team at NISADE, a unique product was designed to bring a new premium luxury accommodation and vibrant village atmosphere into the heart of Rusutsu Resort. Coupling the success and strength of The Vale Niseko with a world-class ski resort, The Vale Rusutsu is now ready to launch.
Building on long-standing company values, the vision is to capture the essence of nature. Designing the hotel with its natural surrounding in mind, the architecture is fashioned to bring the morning sunlight of the east-facing mountain slopes into the interiors, matching this to the subtle hues of the setting sun as the resort drifts into twilight. With natural earth elements of sun, water and earth formulating the initial design criteria, The Vale Rusutsu brings alive the true meaning of “one with nature”.
Nestled at the base of the West Mountain, on the upper fringes of the existing village, The Vale Rusutsu is a truly ski-in/ski-out property.
The new hotel offers breathtaking views to both East and West Mountains and is linked directly to the main resort.
The Vale Rusutsu is a fully encompassing resort hotel with its own reception, ski storage and rental location built in conjunction with a new multi-million-dollar onsen complex. It is this natural immersion that underpins the functionality and flow of the site design in allowing immediate access to the wonders outside the door, and also to the internal spaces, bringing nature inside.
Investment & Ownership
As an entirely new option for investors seeking a lifestyle opportunity with a return in the natural wonder of Rusutsu, The Vale Rusutsu apartments will be keenly sought after.
With The Vale Niseko a resounding success, this sister hotel presents a unique and enticing opportunity for investors looking to a new horizon.
Driven by investment fundamentals, a focus on floor area and bed count has ensured that owners will enjoy strong returns along with continued enjoyment from using their property. This is all backed with an owner-privilege package catering for lifestyle investors who plan to visit at any time of the year for its myriad of recreational options.
Apartments range from studios through to exquisitely finished and impressive four-bedroom penthouses. Pricing is designed to attract astute investors to gain entry level investment at this first stage of the master-planned resort. With future stages allocated to 6-star hotels, the capital gains growth profile offers strong potential.
Finance packages are available for purchasers making this an affordable investment into the growing market of Hokkaido resort properties. With experienced and professional management by NISADE, manager of the multiple-award-winning The Vale Niseko, this opportunity is backed by credibility and past success.
The Vale Rusutsu at a glance
- World class & award winning resort
- Ski in / Ski out luxury property
- Studio – 4 bed Penthouse options
- Year round destination
- First apartment release of Rusutsu masterplan
- Entry level pricing with first to market opportunity
- Whole ownership
- Future capital growth
- NISADE managed
- Owner privileges
- Finance packages
NISEKO ALPINE DEVELOPMENTS [ NISADE ]
NISADE is Niseko’s most innovative high-end property developer, providing luxury accommodation and premium Niseko Property sales. Nisade’s success is based on creating a product to suit the individual, rather than a market. Challenging Niseko’s existing market, Nisade prides itself on providing Asia’s best luxury alpine experience.
For enquiries and more information, go to thevalerusutsu.com.