GALA Yuzawa – Skiing near Tokyo

⛷️ Gala Yuzawa is one of the most famous ski resorts in Japan, located in Yuzawa City, Niigata Prefecture. The highlight is that it can be reached from Tokyo in about 75 minutes by Shinkansen, which is very close and convenient!!
Suitable for a day trip or a 1-2 night stay, this place has everything you need: skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snow parks, and hot springs. If you want to play anything, you can come to one place and finish it all. Plus, there is a full equipment rental service!!
🚗 How to get there from Tokyo Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station → GALA Yuzawa Station (the station is right next to the resort)
⏱ Time required: 75 minutes
💴 Fare: About 6,500 yen/trip
🎿 Activities you can do at GALA Yuzawa ✔ Skiing (there are slopes for beginners to pros) ✔ Snowboarding ✔ Snowmobile (Snowmobile) This one has a head-mounted camera, you can get clips too ✔ Snow Sled (Snow Sled) for families ✔ Snow park for taking beautiful photos ✔ Soak in the hot spring after skiing
💴 Approximate price • Lift ticket: Adults 5,200 yen / Children 2,600 yen (1 day) • Ski or snowboard rental: About 5,000 yen (whole set) • Ski clothing rental: About 4,000 yen • Hot spring: About 1,300 yen, total if renting all equipment with a lift ticket, about 10,000 yen / day
🍴 Recommended food • There is a food court in the resort, such as ramen, curry rice (delicious!) • Cafe for coffee and sweets
💡Saving tip: Buy a JR Tokyo Wide Pass for 10,180 yen (valid for 3 days), covering travel to GALA Yuzawa at a great value
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Post by Iamyuumin | Jul 18, 2025