Hokkaido
Rusutsu Working Holiday Jobs
Three mountains, endless tree runs and Mount Yotei on the horizon.
- Season
- December to April
- Housing
- Usually included
- Perfect for
- Tree-run lovers
- Package
- £650 when it opens
Why Rusutsu
Rusutsu is one of Hokkaido’s biggest ski resorts, spread across three mountains a short drive from Niseko. It’s famous for its groomed runs, tree skiing and views of Mount Yotei, and its large resort hotel and village employ a big seasonal team every winter.
Join the Helping Hand waitlist for Rusutsu and you’ll get first pick of jobs when placements open.
A day in the life
What a day in Rusutsu could look like
08:30
Fresh lines through the trees on your day off
13:00
Guest services shift at the resort hotel
18:30
Staff dinner with a crew from all over the world
Day off
Road trip to Niseko or Lake Toya
Jobs in Rusutsu
Most seasonal roles are based around the resort hotel and ski area, and many are open to people without previous experience.
- Resort hotel front desk and guest services
- Restaurants, cafés and bars
- Ski and snowboard rental
- Housekeeping
- Lift operations
When is the Rusutsu ski season?
The winter season generally runs from December to early April. Rusutsu is also a summer resort, with golf and an amusement park, so some roles continue outside the ski season.
Living in Rusutsu
Rusutsu is a quiet, self-contained resort village, so staff usually live on or near the resort. On days off, Niseko is a short drive away, and Sapporo and New Chitose Airport are around one and a half to two hours by road.
Waitlist open
£650, paid only once your job is secured
Rusutsu isn't open yet. Joining the waitlist is free, and you'll get first pick of jobs when placements open.
What's included
- Guaranteed job before you leave
- Accommodation included
- 2 Japanese language lessons
- Visa application help
- Pre-departure planning call
- Local support throughout your stay
- Documents and translations
- Insider travel tips
