Rusutsu Resort Hotel in Hokkaido Recognized with International Design Award

Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention in Hokkaido's wellness floor was honored with the international “iF DESIGN AWARD 2025” at an award ceremony in Berlin, Germany, on April 28. The tourist resort located in the village of Rusutsu is operated by Kamori Kanko Co Ltd, based in Sapporo City.

As one of Hokkaido's leading tourist facilities, Rusutsu Resort offers skiing, hot springs, and an amusement park. Moreover, it is surrounded by Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The award's international panel of jurors highly evaluated the wellness spa for its design qualities in harmony with nature, incorporating a fusion of water, light, fire, sound, scent, digital, and natural elements based on the concept "fulfilled."

The iF DESIGN AWARD is a German international organization that promotes good design, with a history of more than 70 years. Annually, it selects outstanding designs from around 11,000 submissions from all over the world. It is one of the world's three most prestigious design awards, alongside the IDEA Award (USA) and the Red Dot Design Award (Germany).

Rusutsu Resort President Hisatake Kamori commented on receiving the award. "To create the ultimate wellness space, we focused on community, living in harmony with nature, and immersing people in the experience. We offer a wide variety of wellness experiences that add color to a rich and creative lifestyle. It is our honor to be recognized for our design, which invites visitors on a journey to balance the mind and body."

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Author: Mika Sugiura