I originally purchased ski tickets in advance on another website, but due to an error in the itinerary, I needed to replan my trip. However, since the tickets had a limited usage date, I was lucky to find the perfect tickets that allowed me to book the ski resort on the same day, so I didn’t miss out on the beautiful fresh snow. The price was also even better! I highly recommend WAmazing!

Date of visit January 2024

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Address

〒 949-6101 1039-2 Kayabira, Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture

Rail pass

JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in Kanto and Tohoku regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD295.74~

Rail pass

JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in the Kanto and Kōshin'etsu regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD266.17~

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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.

Hot springs

SPA Gala-no-Yu (Cowabunga Ski Center 3F)

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Rentals available

Long course

Activities

Chance of sunny weather

Dec

21.5 %

Jan

16.3 %

Feb

20.5 %

Mar

29.8 %

Current snow condition

Latest ski resort information

Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:00am-4:30pm

Saturdays：8:00am-4:30pm

Public holidays：8:00am-4:30pm

Early morning：-

Night ski：-

Days closed：Open all season

Operating hours change during the spring season.

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Dec. 20th to May 6th (From 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.)

Resort information

Address

〒 949-61011039-2 Kayabira, Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

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)

Childcare facilities

Restaurants

4 restaurants, including Food Court PalPal

Payment methods

Visa

Mastercard

Diners Club

American Express JCB

JCB

UnionPay card Alipay

Alipay

WeChat Pay

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Activities

Toboggan Snowmobile Kids’ park

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

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Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort

2 people 1 nights

Hotel+lift pass packages

AUD 245.19~

1-Day Lift Pass Usage period: 8:00am-4:30pm	Adult	AUD 71.96
1-Day Lift Pass Usage period: 8:00am-4:30pm	Child	AUD 29.57
4-Hour Lift Pass Usage period: 4 hours from the time of entering the gondola gate	Adult	AUD 64.08
	Child	AUD 23.66
2-Day Lift Pass Usage period: 8:00am-4:30pm the next day	Adult	AUD 118.30
2-Day Lift Pass Usage period: 8:00am-4:30pm the next day	Child	AUD 44.36
Gondola Lift & Barouche Chairlift Pass Usage period: 8:00am-4:30pm / Only for gondola and Barouche sightseeing chairlift use, no slope riding permitted	Adult	AUD 49.29
	Child	AUD 24.65

Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Adult	AUD 64.08
Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Child	AUD 34.50
Ski wear	Adult	AUD 54.22
Ski wear	Child	AUD 29.57

Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Adult	AUD 64.08
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Child	AUD 34.50
Snowboard wear	Adult	AUD 54.22
Snowboard wear	Child	AUD 29.57

Sled	Adult	AUD 19.72
Sled	Child	AUD 19.72
Rubber boots	Adult	AUD 9.86
Rubber boots	Child	AUD 9.86

Beginner Lesson (Japanese) *For ages 13 (middle school students) and above	2h	AUD 69.01
Ski Lesson (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Levels / Japanese) *For ages 13 (middle school students) and above	2h	AUD 69.01

Beginner Lesson (Japanese) *For ages 13 (middle school students) and above	2h	AUD 69.01
Snowboard Lesson (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Levels / Japanese) *For ages 13 (middle school students) and above	2h	AUD 69.01

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort

Open season

Maruyama Hot Spring Hotel Kojyokan

Echigo Yuzawa, Naeba, Muikamachi

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort 10 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

1-Day Lift/Gondola Pass （All day）

Naeba Prince Hotel

Echigo Yuzawa, Naeba, Muikamachi

Naeba Ski Resort Located inside the ski area

Premium Pass: Multi-Resort 1-Day Lift Pass for 24 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Ishiuchi BASE

Echigo Yuzawa, Naeba, Muikamachi

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort 5 minutes walk

1-Day Lift/Gondola Pass （All day）

Ishiuchi Ski Center

Echigo Yuzawa, Naeba, Muikamachi

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Inside the ski resort

1-Day Lift/Gondola Pass （All day）

NASPA New Otani

Echigo Yuzawa, Naeba, Muikamachi

Naspa Ski Garden Inside the ski resort

1-Day Lift Pass (Skiing Only)

the Kinta Naeba

Echigo Yuzawa, Naeba, Muikamachi

Naeba Ski Resort 3 minutes walk

Premium Pass: Multi-Resort 1-Day Lift Pass for 24 Ski Resorts Across Japan

Ski rental

Snowboard rental

Other rental items

Ski lessons

Snowboard lessons

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort
10 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

Naeba Ski Resort
Located inside the ski area

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
5 minutes walk

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
Inside the ski resort

Naspa Ski Garden
Inside the ski resort

Naeba Ski Resort
3 minutes walk