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From Tokyo Station, it's a minimum of 70 minutes by Shinkansen (bullet train). This is a great value package that includes round-trip reserved seats on the Shinkansen and a lift ticket.
GALA Yuzawa Station offers direct access to the slopes, and it's only about 70 minutes from Tokyo Station by Shinkansen (bullet train). Here's why GALA Yuzawa is considered the go-to ski resort for a day trip from Tokyo.
GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort that's right there as soon as you get off at "GALA Yuzawa Station" and exit the ticket gate. The rental counter, changing rooms, and lockers are all integrated with the station, so you don't have to walk long distances from the station. Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, and in just 70 minutes you'll be on a pristine white slope.
You can rent or buy everything from ski wear, skis, boots, goggles, and gloves on-site. There's no need to carry heavy luggage on the bullet train, making it easy to enjoy a day trip from Tokyo.
Take a gondola ride for an aerial stroll to the snow play park. With snow escalators and plenty of sledding facilities, it's perfect for those new to skiing or snowboarding, as well as families with children.
After skiing, you can use the on-site spa facilities (hot springs and pool) for an additional fee. Being able to relax and unwind without having to travel anywhere is a unique advantage of GALA Yuzawa, which is directly connected to the station.
The area boasts a wide variety of restaurants where you can enjoy diverse cuisine, from Japanese ramen to rice balls and seafood dishes unique to Niigata, a major rice-producing region. Some restaurants also offer ingredient labeling and English menus, ensuring that international visitors can enjoy their meals with peace of mind.
We have a ski school that offers services in Chinese and Thai. Even beginners can feel at ease. (Please note that same-day bookings may be full. Advance reservations are recommended.)
🎿 For those who want to seriously ski on the slopes: GALA Yuzawa consists of three areas: North, Central, and South, offering a wide range of courses from beginner to advanced. For details on the number of courses, recommended courses by skill level, and times when it tends to get crowded, please see our summary of GALA Yuzawa's course count, difficulty levels, and crowd conditions.
This is a video of skiing on the popular "Grenoble" course. You can check the snow conditions and course width.
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There's no need to book Shinkansen seats and lift tickets separately. You can secure round-trip reserved seats and lift tickets together with a single reservation. Shinkansen tickets can be issued at the station, so there's no need to go to a travel agency counter.
Since this tour is planned and arranged by a Japanese travel agency within the T-LIFE Group, you can receive Japanese-language support from the travel agency in case of any problems on the day of the tour.
If your plans change after making a reservation, simply log in to your My Page and click the cancel button to complete the process. The procedure is very straightforward.
This is a day trip ski and snowboard package that includes round-trip reserved seats on the Shinkansen bullet train and a lift ticket.
Day trip
This is a great value package that includes reserved seats on the Shinkansen bullet train and a lift ticket for GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort. The ski resort is conveniently located right in front of the station entrance, and it also has a spa facility where you can enjoy hot springs and a swimming pool.
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day trip This plan includes round-trip reserved seats on the JR Shinkansen (bullet train) and a one-day lift ticket for GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort. Ski and snowboard equipment and clothing rentals can be booked separately at the rental counter on-site. Please see the course description article for course information.
Here's an example of a day trip skiing that's easy for even first-timers to imagine.