The Shinkansen train from Tokyo stops at the station, you get off and are right at the ski resort. Sounds great, right? So let's go to GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort now!
Right behind the train station gate is the ski resort's energy booster. Past the vast lobby is the design area, which has all the vices you could possibly need while skiing the slopes. Spacious replacement apartments are located on that edge. You get your slide card and can also sign up for some lessons here.
There is also a shop here where you can buy some equipment if you forgot to bring it and some eateries so you can refuel before setting off on your winter expedition on the slopes. mountain. What more could you ask for in terms of convenience and great service?
I visited GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort in mid-December, shortly after it opened for business this winter. Although the first snow has fallen and the landscape has turned to winter white. I'm not sure I really like skiing, but I want to hear the view from the top.
A balloon horse sent me soaring to an altitude of 800m, where I watched the first skiers and sliders of the season attempt their descents from the top of the slope, which was already covered in a thick layer of snow. I observed the wonderful winter scenery over Yuzawa Onsen from the balloon basket and from the top of the ridge, where a winter wonderland scene opened before my eyes.
This view alone was worth the trip in my hot air balloon to the top of the mountain, but I really wanted to be able to ski straight down, admiring the beautiful snow scene as I did so. It's truly a crime to be in Japan in winter and not take advantage of its excellent snow conditions and numerous convenient ski resorts!
GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is less than 80 minutes from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen, which means it's possible to make a day trip from Tokyo to this ski resort.
The Joetsu Shinkansen runs between Tokyo (Tokyo Station and Ueno Station) and Niigata and your stop is Echigo-Yuzawa Station. During the snow season in winter, an extended train line runs directly to this GALA resort. I mean the station is in this ski resort too!
Every winter, GALA resort offers visitors special offers, so you can confidently play winter sports without worrying too much about your wallet. All-year, short-term, 1-Day GALA ticket costs from 11,900 yen, including Shinkansen train ticket, 1-day ski lift ticket and 20% discount when you design clothes at the ski area. I'm waiting to see what the deals are this year, but it will definitely be the same affordable price as last year.
There's no reason not to come out here and enjoy the fun in the snow!
