Rusutsu, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Rusutsu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,911. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,911 Population 41/sq mi density
1,201 ft Elevation 366 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Rusutsu

Rusutsu

Rusutsu is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population1,911
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Population1,911
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Coordinates42.7342°, 140.8728°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.0 inches (58 cm)

About Rusutsu

Rusutsu is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,911. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Rusutsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Japan avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (119.8 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates42.7342°N, 140.8728°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Japan avg
Snowfall 23.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

632 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 12, 1993 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan M7.7 137 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 119 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 144 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 86 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 87 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 130 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 129 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 124 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 102 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 81 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 146 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 40 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 121 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 88 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 86 km
Jul 15, 1993 95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 133 km
Jun 27, 2010 55 km NE of Mutsu, Japan M5.3 136 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 133 km
Feb 11, 1998 37 km S of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.2 144 km
Jan 27, 2021 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 252 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 137 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 76 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 119 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 138 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 119 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 76 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yoteizan (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 12 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 21 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 23 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 36 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 42 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 76 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 106 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 163 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 166 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 184 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 191 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.8 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
August 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 6.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.6 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 5.3 in

Rusutsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Rusutsu

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rusutsu Junior High School - - - -
Rusutsu Elementary School - - - -
Rusutsu High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rusutsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rusutsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum
Lake Toya Visitor Center
Shu Ogawara Museum of Art
Toyako Forest Museum
Toyo takarada experience house
Volcano Science Museum
三松正夫記念館
倶知安風土館
壮瞥郷土資料館
旧双葉小学校資料館雪月花廊
旧大滝小学校・旧優徳小学校・旧北湯沢小学校 資料館
有島記念館

Libraries in Rusutsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ニセコ町学習交流センタ- 「あそぶっく」0.0
壮瞥町図書分室0.0

Hotels in Rusutsu

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Romulus
Pension Yamada
Rusutsu Hotel
Rusutsu Lodges
The Vale Rusutsu
The Westin Rusutsu Resort

Restaurants in Rusutsu

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doraibuim miyuki
Natural Yeast Ripe Rusutsu Pizza
Red House
オールデイダイニング アトリウム
カントリーハウス
はるみ食堂
日本料理 風花

Cafes in Rusutsu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caferteria Steamboat

Theme Parks in Rusutsu

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ルスツリゾート
ルスツリゾート遊園地

Gas Stations in Rusutsu

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren

Banks in Rusutsu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

北海道信用金庫

Breweries in Rusutsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lake Toya Beer
Niseko Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Rusutsu

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Iwanai Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shakotan Town 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishikariheigen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowcruse ONZE 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Consadole Niki Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Teine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiroro Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Bankei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Moiwayama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Classe Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fu's snow area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dynasty Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahigaoka Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chisennupri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niseko United 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eniwa City Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Suttsu Town Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rusutsu Resort Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Funamidai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orofure Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sanlaiva 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pirika Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muroran-shi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rusutsu

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
JASDF Yakumo Airbase-Small Airport
JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield-Small Airport
Otaki Airfield-Small Airport
Shikabe Airfield-Small Airport
Shiraoi Gliderport-Small Airport
UFO Park Airfield-Small Airport
Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rusutsu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rusutsu Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rusutsu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
全宗寺
大原神社
富貴寺
本國寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rusutsu

What is the population of Rusutsu?

Rusutsu has a population of 1,911 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rusutsu?

Rusutsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches, with 23.0 inches of snow.

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