Excellent access from Echigo Yuzawa station! Directly connected to Gala-Yuzawa Station! GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort, Niigata, accessible by Shinkansen bullet train!

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GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
Driving to the ski resort is uneasy on snowy roads..! Driving after a lot of fun is also tiring. GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort" is the recommended ski resort for such people! Because "GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort" is directly connected to "Gala Yuzawa" station, which is the fastest 74 minutes from Tokyo Station by Shinkansen bullet train, and about 6 minutes from "Echigo-Yuzawa" station by free shuttle bus. Therefore, day-trip skiing from the Kanto region is also possible. Beginners and experts alike can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and snow play to their heart's content.
View of the slopes

Ski Center "Kawabanga" after passing through the ticket gate.

As you exit the ticket gate of Gala-Yuzawa Station, you will find the ski center "Kawabanga" in front of you. This is the area where you can get everything ready before hitting the slopes. The direct connection to the station makes it easy even if you have a lot of luggage! There is a rental corner for ski boards, snowboards, boots, and clothing, as well as a sports store, changing rooms, and lockers! There is also a restaurant, so you can fill up your stomach before heading to the slopes!
GALA-Yuzawa Station ticket gate

Payment is by transportation IC card!

From ski and snowboard rental fees to restaurants, you can use your transportation IC card at many facilities! Having coins in your wear pocket can be painful when you fall down.... Lightweight and thin transportation system IC cards are very convenient because they can be carried around without being bulky.
*Cards cannot be used at English schools, locker ticket vending machines, and some vending machines. Please see the official website for details.
GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort 【Official Website】

One of the world's largest rentals

One of the attractions of GALA Yuzawa ski resort is the quality of items available for rent! The latest models of both skis and snowboards are available. Boots are an important item when skiing or snowboarding, and many of the boots available for rent at GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort are newer and very comfortable! Wouldn't you like to take pictures on the snowy mountain wearing stylish clothes? The latest designs in clothing are also available.

Rentals can be reserved online in advance with a credit card. There is no need to pay on the day of the rental, so the rental process goes smoothly. You can also make a rental application form in advance, so there is no need to select the items you want to rent and fill out each size on the day of your visit, which is a great way to reduce waiting time!
〈GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort〉WEB advance reservation and application form in advance

Take the Shinkansen gondola to the slopes!

Board the gondola at the gondola station in the "Kawabanga" ski center. The gondolas are cute, with motifs of bullet trains and train cars! It is exciting to see which gondola you can ride!
Gondola Station
View from the gondola

16 courses! Slopes for beginners and experts alike!

Once you get off the gondola, you will arrive at the slopes. Although course openings vary depending on snow conditions, GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort has 16 different courses, 11 lifts, and a ropeway! There are gentle courses perfect for beginners, woodland courses for those who want to take it easy, and advanced courses with steep slopes from the top of the mountain, etc. The view of the mountains from GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort is spectacular, so you can ski while enjoying the scenery! There is also a special area for sledding and snow play called "Yuki-asobi Park," so children can visit with peace of mind.
Mountains seen from the ski slope
Gentle beginner course

Local gourmet food for lunch!

GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort has 7 restaurants in 3 areas. There are various restaurants such as Japanese restaurants, omusubi restaurants, and international curry restaurants, but we would like to introduce "Niigata Shokudo"! Located in the "Cheers" rest house on the slopes, you can enjoy Niigata's famous hegi soba (buckwheat noodle) and wappa rice set, tare katsu-don (pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice), or kaisen-don (seafood served on top of a bowl of rice), which is unique to Niigata where fish is very tasty.
Hegisoba and wappa rice with chicken at Niigata Shokudo
Gisoba and wappa rice with salmon and salmon roe at Niigata Shokudo

Ski & Snowboard School" for first-timers

Visiting a ski resort for the first time and trying skiing or snowboarding can be intimidating. In such cases, we recommend the "Ski & Snowboard School" by experienced instructors at GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort. A variety of programs are available, from general lessons to private lessons, from first-time skiers to advanced skiers!

English and Chinese lessons are also offered by foreign instructors, so it is recommended for when your friends from overseas come to visit!
Ski school

SPA Gara-no-Yu" for a refreshing hot spring bath after a day of fun!

Skiing and snowboarding use all the muscles in your body, so if you leave them unattended after playing, your body will be stiff the next day... GALA Yuzawa ski resort also has a hot spring, fitness pool, open-air Jacuzzi, and "SPA GALA no Yu" to warm your body after getting cold from the snowy mountains! Located on the 3rd floor of Kawabanga, it is easy to move indoors!
Entrance to SPA Gara no Yu
SPA Gara-no-yu hot spring

Niigata's souvenir corner "Kiaheido

Souvenirs can also be purchased inside GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort! At "Kiaheido" on the 2nd floor of Kawabanga, you can find a wide variety of Niigata's specialties and GALA Yuzawa goods. You can also buy souvenirs such as Niigata's famous sasa-mochi (bamboo grass cake) and local beer. You can also buy a boxed lunch for your return trip on the Shinkansen. The station platform is just around the corner, so it is a good place to wait for the Shinkansen!
Kayabira-do

Enjoy this winter conveniently at "GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort"!

Skiing and snowboarding can be challenging for first-timers due to the access to the ski resort and the large amount of equipment required, but at GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort, it is easy! Easy! You can enjoy skiing and snowboarding conveniently at GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort. If you have not been able to try skiing and snowboarding, please try winter sports at GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort.
View from the gondola
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