Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort
Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort offers exceptional convenience with its integrated train station and ski center. With excellent access from Tokyo Station—just 71 minutes by bullet train (travel time may vary due to schedule revisions)—it provides an ideal environment to enjoy skiing and snowboarding at ease. Designed for day-trip visitors, the resort features rental areas, changing rooms, restaurants, and more. Once you're ready, head straight to the slopes at an elevation of about 800 meters via the large gondola on the ski center's second floor. A variety of trails suitable for all skill levels—from first-timers to advanced skiers—ensures an enjoyable experience for everyone. The ski center also includes a souvenir shop and a day-trip hot spring, offering plenty of ways to unwind after your run. This resort is especially recommended for those looking to enjoy authentic skiing without bringing any equipment.
Ski resort data
Level
- 35%Beginner
- 45%Intermediate
- 20%Advanced
compacted snow / non compacted snow
- 75%compacted snow
- 25%non compacted snow
Resort features
- Courses
- 16
- Longest run distance
- 2500m
- Maximum gradient
- 33°
Weather / Snow condition
- Current snow condition
- -cm
- Chance of sunny weather
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Dec 21.5% Jan 16.3% Feb 20.5% Mar 29.8%
Open season
- Open season
- Dec. 20th to May 6thFrom December 13 to 19, 2025, the resort will operate for sightseeing only. The slopes will be closed, and skiing or snowboarding will not be available.
- Opening hours
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Weekdays 8:00am-4:30pm Saturdays 8:00am-4:30pm Public holidays 8:00am-4:30pm Daytime - Night ski -
Regular pricing
- Hotels
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- Lift tickets
- USD 15～
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- Rental items
- USD 6～
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- Lessons
- USD 45～
- Learn More
- * Users will be redirected to an external site (WAmazing Snow)
Resort information
- Address
- 949-6101 1039-2 Kayabira, Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture
- Snow park information
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- Kids' park
- Snow Play Park (with snow escalator)
- Ski lodge
- Information Center/Cowabunga Ski Center: Information desk & lift pass counter, rental corner, lockers, restaurants, SPA Gala-no-Yu, foreign language lesson reception, delivery counter
- Rescue facilities
- Inside Cheers (summit gondola station)
- Restaurants
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- 4 restaurants, including Food Court PalPal
- Payment methods
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- visa
- master
- diners
- amex
- jcb
- unionpay
- alipay
- wechatpay
- iccard
- Activities
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- Toboggan
- Snowmobile
- Kids’ park
