Rusutsu and Toya Webcams & Snow Report
Next valley east of Niseko · Updated 8 Oct 2026
No new snow has fallen at Rusutsu and Toya's ski areas in the last 48 hours.
Live cameras
2 of the 4 ski areas have official live cameras (2 in all). Each link opens the operator's own page or YouTube stream.
- Official live camera ↗sanlaiva.com
- Official live camera ↗rusutsu.com
No slope camera found yet: Orofure Ski Area, Nakayama-toge Ski Resort
Footage remains the copyright of each operator. JAPANSNOWLINE neither stores nor redistributes it. Road cameras are listed on each resort’s page.
Today's snow
| Ski area | 24 h | 48 h | Base | Next 3 days | Temp | Powder Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orofure Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 14°C | 8 |
| Sanlaiva | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 14°C | 8 |
| Nakayama-toge Ski Resort | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 9°C | 6 |
| Rusutsu Resort | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 10°C | 6 |
Snowfall and base are calculated from a weather model, not reported by the resorts. "Next 3 days" is Open-Meteo’s published forecast shown as-is; it is not a forecast made by JAPANSNOWLINE. Check the Japan Meteorological Agency and the resort before you travel.
The season at a glance
| Ski area | Typical winter | Worst–best of 12 | Snow quality (of 392) | Adult day ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orofure Ski Area | 157 cm | 95–222 cm | 292 | — |
| Sanlaiva | 163 cm | 95–227 cm | 219 | — |
| Nakayama-toge Ski Resort | 264 cm | 155–383 cm | 56 | — |
| Rusutsu Resort | 212 cm | 155–291 cm | 126 | ¥16,700 |
Typical winter is the December–March average over the last 12 winters (calculated). “Worst–best” is the leanest and the deepest of those 12 winters, which is the range a trip booked a year out has to live with. Ticket prices are checked on each resort’s own site; “—” means we have not checked one yet.
When the snow falls
In Rusutsu and Toya, the most snow falls in January. March brings 84% of January's, or about 49 cm. The one that keeps snowing latest is Sanlaiva, where March still brings 92% of January's snowfall.
| Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 cm | 58 cm | 46 cm | 49 cm |
Monthly averages over the last 12 winters, averaged across the ski areas in this area. This is what falls in each month, not how deep the base is.
The mountains themselves
| Ski area | Base to top | Vertical | Spread of the runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orofure Ski Area | 215–303 m | 88 m | 0.7 km |
| Sanlaiva | 342–710 m | 368 m | 1.4 km |
| Rusutsu Resort | 405–771 m | 366 m | — |
Elevations come from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan and OpenStreetMap. “Spread” is the width of the area the runs cover, not the total length of piste.
Questions people ask
Which ski areas in Rusutsu and Toya have live webcams?
2 of the 4, with 2 cameras in all: Sanlaiva, Rusutsu Resort. Each one opens on the operator's own page.
How much snow does Rusutsu and Toya get in a typical winter?
From December to March, the most falls at Nakayama-toge Ski Resort: about 264 cm. The least in the same area is Orofure Ski Area, at about 157 cm — elevation and aspect make the difference. Calculated from the last 12 winters.
What happens in Rusutsu and Toya in a bad winter?
Over the last 12 winters, Nakayama-toge Ski Resort ranged from 155 cm in its leanest winter to 383 cm in its deepest, against a typical 264 cm, so a poor winter brought 59% of the usual amount.
When is the best time to ski in Rusutsu and Toya?
In Rusutsu and Toya, the most snow falls in January. March brings 84% of January's, or about 49 cm. The one that keeps snowing latest is Sanlaiva, where March still brings 92% of January's snowfall.
What does a lift ticket cost in Rusutsu and Toya?
The one we have checked is Rusutsu Resort: ¥16,700 for an adult day ticket.