GALA Yuzawa Mountain field is located in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, and is known for its direct connection to the Shinkansen. During the winter ski season, the Joetsu Shinkansen stops at GALA Yuzawa Station, and the ski resort center is right outside the station, reachable from Tokyo in about an hour. The resort has a large rental center where skis, boots, clothing, and other equipment can be rented on site, so visitors can arrive empty-handed and still hit the slopes with ease. The resort is divided into three areas—Central, North, and South—with more than ten trails covering the needs of everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The "Roman Holiday" trail in the North area connects directly to the adjacent Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and continues on to Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort—GALA Yuzawa, Ishiuchi Maruyama, and Yuzawa Kogen allow free skiing between the three resorts, greatly expanding the skiable area. In addition to skiing, the ski service center at the base also features hot springs and an indoor pool, so visitors can relax in the onsen right after skiing. There is an observation deck in each of the central area and the north area, among which the "Bell of Love observation deck" can be reached by cable car even without skiing, making it a popular photo spot within the resort. The 2.5 km downhill run "Falcon" extends from the north area all the way to the base, offering panoramic views of the Tanigawa Range and the snow-capped mountains of Minamiuonuma along the way, making it the resort's signature long-distance run. The "snow play park" below the central area is equipped with a covered snow escalator, making it easy for children to play in the snow and ideal for families.

Yuzawa · 2.4km from downtown

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Kandatsu Snow Resort

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Kandatsu Kogen (PineRidge Resort) is located in the snow country Echigo Yuzawa area in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The ski resort has 13 ski runs, with a drop of 540 meters, a longer sliding distance of 3500 meters, a maximum slope of 45°, 7 cable car. The snow track is a northeast slope, and the snow quality is very good. In particular, there is a large-scale ski park in the Yuzawa area, with rich projects, attracting a large number of enthusiasts, and designing elementary park projects for beginners. The ski trails in the ski resort are full of changes, such as cat jumping trails and non-compressed snow trails, which are suitable for all kinds of people. The various scenery in Echigo Yuzawa Station and the hot spring town at the west exit of the station bring you a beautiful experience of the Japanese countryside.

Yuzawa · 2.6km from downtown

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Iwappara Ski ResortLixue Slope is gentle and very wide, making it an excellent place for beginners to practice and for skiing enthusiasts.

Yuzawa · 2.1km from downtown

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Naeba Ski Resort

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4.3/5

7 reviews

Naeba Ski Resort is located in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, built on the eastern slope of Takenoko Mountain, and is one of Japan's most representative large-scale ski resorts. The resort is known for its high-quality powder snow, which is dry and light, with deep snow accumulation. It offers a rich variety of trails, ranging from gentle beginner practice areas to advanced courses with slopes exceeding 30 degrees, including professional trails that have been used for Alpine Ski World Cup events. The longest run is approx. 4 km, allowing skiers to glide from the summit all the way down to the base. The resort features a family snow park offering snow tubing, a snow train, snowmobiles, and other activities, making it suitable for families with children who do not ski. The resort is connected to the adjacent Kagura Snow Resorts by an aerial cable car called the "Naeba-Tashiro Cable Car" (Dragondola), which stretches approx. 5.5 km and is one of the few long-distance cable car lines in Japan, offering views over ridges and valleys along the way. Once linked, the two resorts are collectively known as "Mt. Naeba," greatly expanding the skiable area. In addition, the resort has a terrain park and a night-lit skiing area, and the cable car also operates for sightseeing rides in summer.

Yuzawa · 16.2km from downtown

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Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

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4.8/5

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Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort, located in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, was first established in 1949 and is one of the historic ski resorts in the Echigo-Yuzawa area. The resort spans three base areas—Chuo, Ishiuchi, and Kita—and has more than 20 trails, mainly intermediate and advanced runs. Green runs make up a relatively small share and are not especially gentle, making the resort better suited to skiers with some experience. From the summit, visitors can take in sweeping views of the Uonuma Plain and the Echigo Mountains. The summit connects with GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort, and from there trails lead on to Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort; together the three resorts form the "Yuzawa Sanzan" linked skiing area, with dozens of trails in total. For skiers who want to experience a variety of terrain in a single day, this cross-resort skiing is highly appealing. In recent years the resort has continued to renovate and upgrade. The newly built ski center at the Chuo entrance has a stylish, bright exterior and brings together ticket sales, equipment rental, a changing room, and a coffee corner. The main gondola connecting the base to the summit, "Sunrise Express," is a combined gondola and chairlift running on the same line, with cabins and chairs operating side by side. The chairs are heated, the cabins run smoothly, and waiting times to get up the mountain are significantly shortened. The "The Veranda" observation deck at mid-mountain features transparent dome tents where visitors can dine and rest surrounded by snowy scenery; it is a popular photo spot. In front of the tents there is a snow escalator and a snow play area, so companions who do not ski can also enjoy the snow. Several independently run restaurants and cafes are dotted along the trails, offering everything from yakiniku to skillet pancakes and retaining the honest, old-fashioned atmosphere characteristic of Japanese ski resorts. The resort has a terrain park and has opened several designated tree-run routes, which is relatively rare among similar nearby resorts. Night skiing is available on weekend evenings, and the illuminated trails have a distinctive charm.

Minamiuonuma · 5.2km from Yuzawa

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Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort

4.8

4.0/5

2 reviews

Yuzawa Echigo Nakazato Ski Resort is located in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The main stations Souvenir it are GALA Yuzawa Station, Echigo Yuzawa Station, and Echigo Nakazato Station. _x000D_ _x000D_ In the Echigo Yuzawa area, there are 13 ski resorts: GALA, Iwahara, Yuzawa Kogen, Yuzawa Nakazato, Yuzawa Park Ski, NASPA, Ipponsugi, Kandatsu Kogen, Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski, Maiko, Joetsu International Ski Resort, Shiozawa Ski and Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski.

Yuzawa · 3.6km from downtown

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Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort

4.6

5.0/5

2 reviews

Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort is located in the Yuzawa area of Niigata Prefecture, Japan, where there are 13 ski resorts: GALA, Iwappara, Yuzawa Kogen, Yuzawa Nakazato, Yuzawa Parkski, NASPA, Ipponsugi, Kandatsu Kogen, Ishiuchi Hanooka Ski Resort, Maiko, Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort, Shia Shiozawa Ski Resort, and Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort.

Yuzawa · 1.4km from downtown

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No. 9 of Ski Resorts in Niigata Prefecture

Maiko Snow Resort Ski Center

4.6

Yuzawa Maiko Snow Resort is one of the ski areas within Yuzawa Kogen in the Echigo Yuzawa region of Niigata, Japan. The area boasts 13 ski resorts: GALA, Iwappara, Yuzawa Kogen, Yuzawa Nakazato, Yuzawa Parkski, NASPA, Ipponsugi, Kandatsu Kogen, Ishiuchi Hanooka Ski Resort, Maiko, Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort, Shia Shiozawa Ski Resort, and Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort.

Minamiuonuma · 6.1km from Yuzawa

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Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort

4.8

4.5/5

2 reviews

Joetsu Kokusai is an internationally renowned ski resort located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It attracts ski enthusiasts from all over the world with its vast skiing area and high-quality snow. As one of the largest ski resorts in Japan, it has more than 20 ski slopes suitable for skiers of different levels, from beginners to professional skiers. The ski resort not only provides traditional skiing and snowboarding experience, but also has a dedicated children's park and snow activity area to ensure that the whole family can enjoy winter fun. For beginners, the ski school provides professional courses and guidance to help them quickly master skiing skills.

Minamiuonuma · 11km from Yuzawa

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4.6

Get off the highway and you're on the slopes in just 1 minute! Free shuttle bus from the station! A total of 26 courses with the longest run of 6,000m! There are plenty of dedicated facilities to satisfy both day trippers and staycationers! Maiko Snow Resort is a place that everyone from experts to families can enjoy!

Minamiuonuma · 5.5km from Yuzawa

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