GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort

GALA湯沢

This popular ski resort is located right next to the bullet train station, offering remarkable accessibility with a whopping 16 courses!

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The GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort offers unrivaled accessibility, just a swift 74-minute ride from Tokyo Station to Gala-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train. As soon as you step through the ticket gates, the ski slopes await your exploration. Even if you arrive empty-handed, the resort boasts one of Japan's largest rental stores, stocked with the latest ski equipment models.

Take the gondola to the summit station, perched at a lofty 800-meter altitude, to find three different skiing areas each with a diverse range of slopes suitable for both novice and seasoned skiers. After enjoying the slopes to your heart's content, treat yourself to relaxation at the Spa Gala no Yu hot spring facility located on-site. Families will also find the resort particularly accommodating, with dedicated kids’ areas on the slopes and a cozy rest house at the gondola summit station complete with kids’ rooms.

Area: Yuzawa and Uonuma Area

Category: Outdoors and Sports

General Information

Address	新潟県南魚沼郡湯沢町大字湯沢字茅平1039-2
Directions	Directly connected to Gala-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen. Approx. 5 min. by car from the Yuzawa IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.
Car Park	400 standard cars (free)
Opening Times	8:00 am - 4:30 pm [Spring Season] 8:00 am - 4:00 pm *Opening period and hours are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.