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Win a luxury family stay at Japan’s best ski hotel with The Luxe Nomad

Last updated 20th April 2025

Want to win a 4-night family stay at The Vale Rusutsu, voted Japan’s best ski hotel in 2024? Enter our brand-new competition with The Luxe Nomad to discover the ultimate in effortless Japan ski holidays.

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The Vale Rusutsu, Rusutsu, Hokkaido

Discover effortless Japan ski holidays with The Luxe Nomad in our new competition

If you fancy winning your very own Japan ski holiday in Rusutsu at the best ski hotel in Japan, you might want to know why this resort is so popular with families. With 37 slopes catering to all levels including 10 courses for beginners, there’s a wide selection of winter activities on offer outside of skiing, including an Onsen and spa, dog sledding, snow rafting, snowmobiles, horse riding, snow rafting, nature tours, an amusement park, and winter river trips.

The Luxe Nomad is the largest luxury property management company in Hokkaido, with 900+ rooms across 22 handpicked properties, welcoming 40,000 guests annually. Their premier collection includes ski-in ski-out properties such as competition prize The Vale Rusutsu, alongside Niseko Kyo, The Vale Niseko, and The Maples Niseko, and other carefully selected 4 and 5-star properties across the powder triangle of Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu.

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Two-bedroom Premier Residence, The Vale Rusutsu

Win a stay in luxurious style at the award-winning The Vale Rusutsu

Our competition prize is a luxury stay at Rusutsu’s only condo-hotel, The Vale Rusutsu, voted Japan’s best ski hotel 2024 at the World Ski Awards. It’s Rusutsu’s most luxurious property, with spacious rooms for groups of up to 10 people, impeccable customer service, a prime ski-in/ski-out location, and proximity to the iconic Kotobuki Onsen with its hot springs.

Blending seamlessly with its natural environment, the stylish design features floor-to-ceiling windows for breathtaking surround mountain views, so you can enjoy the gorgeous location from dawn to dusk.

With communal ski lockers on site, The Luxe Nomad’s reception desk with concierge service, and complimentary access to Kotobuki Onsen with its hot springs and stunning views, you’ll find plenty to love on your Japan ski holiday at The Vale Rusutsu. Including fully-equipped kitchens, in-room laundry, a café/deli, and easy access to multiple restaurants, as well as a variety of shops, activities, and childcare services available within Rusutsu Resort.

Kids will be happy with the short distance to the amusement park, which can be reached easily on foot. And to get up to speed for the slopes, the Propeak Ski School offers snow sports lessons and guiding services via The Vale Rusutsu Concierge Desk.

You can pick up ski rentals and retail items at the nearby Rusutsu Resort, which also has the Rusutsu Relaxation Room and an indoor heated pool. Should aching muscles need soothing, Rusutsu Physio by Asia Physio is just what you need.

And to make things even easier, there’s a shuttle service exclusively for Rusutsu Resort guests, making four daily trips between New Chitose Airport and Rusutsu Resort.

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Premier Suite, The Maples Nikedo, Hokkaido

These The Luxe Nomad properties in Hokkaido are also ready to welcome your family

The Maples Niseko: Luxury ski-in ski-out condominium hotel with gorgeous views, it’s a perfect choice for families with an onsite ski café and locker room with direct access to the Ace Family Quad Lift, and a short walk to restaurants and shops.

Niseko Kyo: Brand-new ski-in/ski-out luxury residence, with diverse room sizes with between one and six bedrooms, for small families through to big multi-gen groups. Most rooms have private patios and Onsen, as well as designer furnishings, and there’s an on-site concierge, restaurant and modern gym.

The Vale Niseko: Exclusive ski-in ski-out boutique hotel situated near the Ace Family Quad Lift, with 5-star rooms and studios, and one to three-bedroom luxury apartments. Enjoy a fully-fledged thermal experience with a designer Onsen, heated pool and sauna, and an on-site reception and concierge service.

Intuition: Surrounded by a birch forest with incredible views, this luxurious condominium hotel launched in the 2022-2023 season. With complimentary shuttle service to the ski lifts and the Welcome Centre, separate indoor and outdoor Onsen for men and women, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

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Enjoy the views at Kotobuki Onsen, Rusutsu Resort, Hokkaido

How to win a 4-night family stay at The Vale Rusutsu

To enter our competition answer just one question. The prize is a consecutive 4-night stay at The Vale Rusutsu in a 2-bedroom Premier Suite, for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children) with the option of an additional guest.

Enter the competition here. Closing date for entries is Saturday 10 May 2025. Good luck!

  • By entering this competition, you're agreeing to our terms of entry.
  • Terms and conditions
    • The Prize is a 4 x consecutive night stay at The Vale Rusutsu in a 2 Bedroom Premier Suite for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) with the option of an additional guest.
    • Eligible Stay Dates: between 10 March 2025 – 30 June 2025.
    • Blackout Dates Golden Week: 29 April - 6 May 2025.
    • The Prize does not include transfers, flights, breakfast, or other services.
    • Stays are subject to availability and reservations are required.
    • Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance by email to reservations@nisade.com to secure your booking. Early booking is strongly recommended.
    • Guests may extend their stay at their own cost at the time of booking.
    • The Prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed for cash or other prizes.

Can’t wait to find out if you’ve won? Visit The Vale Rusutsu, Intuition and The Maples Niseko now for Early Bird bookings offer with up to 10% off standard rack rates.* 

More about The Luxe Nomad for Japan ski holidays and beyond

The Luxe Nomad is the largest luxury holiday rental management company in Asia Pacific, offering an exclusively managed collection of over 100 properties. Guests can book a coveted selection of private standalone villas, ski chalets, and condo hotels across Bali, Koh Samui, Phuket and Hokkaido, with an offering of more than 1,300+ rooms region-wide.

With a 4.9* excellent rating on Trustpilot, The Luxe Nomad goes the extra mile to tailor holidays to guests’ preferences.

Dream a little. Travel a lot.

*depending on booking period