2025 Yuzawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Who would have thought that visiting Tokyo would bring fluffy snow like this? ❄️🏔️ ☃️Gala Yuzawa is a snow resort located in Nigata City, just over an hour from Tokyo. There are many activities to do here, such as snow mobile, sledding, skiing, taking the lift to see the view at Bell of Love, or just playing in the snow. There is also a food zone where you can sit and relax with a hot drink. 🚄Transportation: We used the Tokyo Wide Pass to book the Shinkansen and got off at Gala Yuzawa Station. It was super convenient. ⏰Opening and closing times: Around December. Each year it is different. You can check their website. #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck

This hot spring facility is located in Echigo Yuzawa, the setting of Yasunari Kawabata's novel "Snow Country." It opened in 2019, so the interior was very clean. You can enjoy the hot springs while admiring the snowy scenery from the window. There is a ski resort nearby, so it is also recommended as a place to stay when you go skiing or snowboarding! ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Yukemuri no Yado Yukinohana Address📍317-1 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-cho, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture Access📍About 3 minutes walk from JR Echigo Yuzawa Station Check-in/out📍15:00/11:00 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Winter play #100 travel styles #Yukemuri no Yado Yukinohana #Yukemuri no Yado Yukinohana #Echigo Yuzawa #Girls trip #Family trip

For my first skiing experience, I chose to go to GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort in Niigata. When we arrived, there were so many people! We hired a coach to teach us how to ski, so remember to rent your equipment and book a ski lesson when you get there. Don't worry, there are Chinese-speaking coaches available. At first, they will teach you how to fall and get up on flat ground. Falling repeatedly can be quite painful. Once you master the basics, they will take you to a small slope to practice. After that, you'll take the lift up the mountain to ski down a bigger slope. It was pretty scary, but I managed to complete it successfully. First skiing achievement unlocked! Looking forward to skiing again next time.

#100 Ways to Travel Attractions: JR East Railway GALA Yuzawa 📍Address: 1039-2 Moheira, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: Winter business hours: approximately 12/16~3/31 of the following year, ski resort 08:00~16:00, ski center 07:00~19:15 💰Per capita consumption: ¥6,000 yen~ 💞Recommended reasons: The world's first #Shinkansen station is directly connected to the ski resort - #GALA Yuzawa. It is a ski resort operated by #JR East Railway. Every year during the ski season, the Shinkansen will open a temporary train from Tokyo directly to GALA Yuzawa. What's different about Naeba Ski Resort is that after getting off the Shinkansen, the station hall is the ski center, which is very suitable for planning a day's skiing trip. Transportation strategy: From Tokyo, take the Joetsu Shinkansen Tanigawa train directly to GALA Yuzawa Station. Or take the Joetsu Shinkansen and get off at JR Tsukigo-Yuzawa Station, then transfer to the free shuttle bus at the east exit of the station to GALA Yuzawa (service only available during the GALA Yuzawa ski season). Self-drivers can use the six parking lots provided by the ski resort. After arriving at GALA Yuzawa by Shinkansen, you will directly arrive at the lobby on the second floor of the ski center. There are 7 or 8 counters at the ticket gate alone. There is also the largest ski equipment rental center in Japan. All the equipment you want is here. Available for rent. There are paid lockers on the third floor. The equipment we tourists need to use are all rented here, so there is nothing to store. #GALA #Yuzawa The ski resort is divided into three areas: Southern District, Central District, and North District. Beginners are concentrated in the central area, and intermediate and advanced people are suitable to challenge in the south or north area. There will be much fewer people and the sliding will be smoother. The southern area is connected to Yuzawa Plateau Ski Resort, and the northern area is connected to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. Beginner skiers only need to buy a GALA lift ticket to go up the mountain. For more advanced skiers who want to cross-regional skiing, when buying tickets, buy the Yuzawa Sanzan (common lift ticket for GALA + Yuzawa Plateau + Ishiuchi.). Originally, this time I rented snowboards and didn’t want to take the cable car up the mountain, so I just went to the snow park. , it is recommended that you practice your sense of balance at home first, and stand on a stroller and let others pull it around. After getting used to this feeling, you can come back to the ski resort. The most difficult thing about snowboarding is not skiing, but the difficulty in standing up after falling. Playing for a whole day will really cause back pain. But the mountain is really good for taking pictures, and there is a large restaurant - Rest House Cheers next to the Gondola Peak Station. Since you are here anyway, just take the cable car up. The ski center in the station also has a light restaurant, equipped with GALA hot springs, a free rest area "ZASHIKI", and finally, there is a huge souvenir shop to spend all your money~

Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort is a ski resort suitable for the whole family⛷️❄️ This ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, Japan has many well-designed ski trails suitable for skiers of all levels. From beginners to experts, everyone can find a challenge that suits them! Glide down the snowy slopes and enjoy the happy winter vibes. ❄️⛄️ In addition to skiing, Gala Yuzawa also offers other winter activities such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing, allowing visitors to fully experience the fun of snow. There are also cozy huts and restaurants around the ski resorts, providing delicious local cuisine and hot drinks, so that visitors can warm up their bodies while enjoying the fun of ice and snow. 🍲🏔️ Address: Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture Transportation: Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Yuzawa Gala Opening hours: 8:30 - 17:00 daily Average consumption: Ski tickets are around 5,000 - 8,000 yen. Food and beverage costs depend on the restaurant chosen. The ski resort offers rental equipment at different prices, allowing visitors to choose according to their needs. 🎿🌟 #Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort #Japan Skiing #100 Ways to Travel

This is Echigo Yuzawa, a town nestled among mountains with many ski slopes at affordable prices. The town also has ancient onsen spots. For those visiting Tokyo and wanting to experience snow, soak in an onsen, and ski, it's recommended to stay here for a night. Choose a ryokan with an onsen to relax in after skiing. Nearby, there's a strawberry farm where you can pick strawberries in season. It's only 1 hour away from Tokyo. How to get there: Take a train from Tokyo to Echigo Yuzawa Station, which takes just 1 hour. From there, you can take a bus to the ski slopes or have your accommodation pick you up at the station.

#Skiing #100TravelWays #NaebaSkifield #EchigoYuzawaEki #skiresorts #Parent-childSkiing 🏂The EchigoYuzawa area is located in a valley with a large amount of snow. It is not only a well-known heavy snow area in Japan, but also a world-renowned ski resort. In addition to skiing, Echigo Yuzawa also has rich tourist resources such as hot springs and delicious food. 🏂Naeba Ski Resort is one of the most famous ski resorts in the area. It is managed by Prince Hotel and has a long snow season and snowmaking machines. The resort includes various facilities, including high-end restaurants, affordable restaurants, ski schools and hot springs. The Naeba ski area is connected to the Kagura (including Tashiro and Mitsumata) ski resorts via the Doragondola cable car. It covers a huge area, so we are not afraid that you won’t slide, but we are afraid that you won’t be able to slide all the way! 🏂The Dragon Cable Car is known as the longest cable car in Japan, with a length of 5,481 meters. The entire journey takes about 20 minutes. During the journey, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Kiyotsu River Valley and the peaks around Naeba. But Echigo Yuzawa is indeed a well-known snow town. When the snow and wind are too strong, the Dragon Cable Car will stop operating. This time, it was suspended for two days out of three days. I almost thought that my full-mountain ticket would be wasted. Fortunately, the weather finally cleared up on the last day, and I quickly went to Kagura to have a good skiing experience. But please pay attention to the end of the train, otherwise you will have to take the bus back to Naeba~ 🚅It is very convenient to take the Shinkansen from Echigo-Yuzawa Station to and from Tokyo. If you pass by, you can't miss the sake museum in the station. You can buy 5 tokens for 500 yen, which can be used to drink hundreds of sake from more than 90 sake breweries in the prefecture. The price of each item is different, ranging from 1 to 3 pieces. There is also a sales department next to it. You can drink and buy before going home, and return home with a full wallet~~ 🏠Accommodation: Prince Hotel is very popular during the snow season and is often fully booked. This time I stayed at Naeba Lodge Oka. I would like to mention that the proprietress here is very friendly and can speak Chinese. Don’t be shy if you don’t speak Japanese. You can ask any questions!! The food is also very attentive. During the four-day stay, the breakfast and dinner dishes will change~

Niigata is located near the Sea of Japan and is home to popular attractions such as the Kiyotsukyo Tunnel and Naeba Ski Resort. Don't miss these attractions when you visit Niigata. 🚗Kiyotsukyo Tunnel: Kiyotsukyo is one of the three major gorges in Japan! The Kiyotsukyo Tunnel is a great place to take photos and is a popular spot for young people to check in! 🚗Hoshitoge Rice Terraces: Rural landscape. In winter, the rice terraces are surrounded by snow, and the terraces filled with water will freeze to form ice mirrors. The romantic and intoxicating scene under the reflection of the setting sun is full of mystery. 🚗Naeba Ski Resort: Feel the freedom and passion at the ski resort. It has various types of snow trails suitable for ski enthusiasts of any level. 🚗Niigata Snow Festival: This grand event is held every March. The event starts with the release of sky lanterns, which is a spectacular sight! There are also various sacrificial activities, and the event ends with fireworks. It's really exciting. 🚗Snow Mountain: Marvel at the beautiful snow scenery in Niigata, Japan in winter!

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี For those who want to see a lot of snow, not too far from Tokyo, I recommend Gala Yuzawa Travel: It is a ski resort. It takes only 1 hour and 50 minutes by train from Tokyo. Get off at the last station, Gala Yuzawa. If you have a JR Pass, you can use it as a discount for the cable car and other points. We took the cable car to the first ski resort. I have to say that the view is really beautiful. I regret not going up to the viewpoint on the top. The view along the way up the cable car is also very beautiful. 😍 Personally, I like that the transportation is convenient, not far, and you can go in the morning and return in the evening. I recommend it to those who want to see a lot of snow. We traveled during: Early February. The city was covered in white snow, even before going to the ski resort.

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GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort I didn't expect there to be so much snow in the ski resorts around Tokyo. It seems like I've arrived in Hokkaido even though I only took a one-hour Shinkansen ride. 🚄 Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to GALA Yuzawa Station. It takes about an hour and 30 minutes to reach the snowy ski resort. The Shinkansen ticket costs about 7,000 yen, and it's very cost-effective to buy a JR pass. 🏂🏻 The ski resort is right off the train. After getting off, it's just a few steps to the snow gear hall where you can also rent equipment. There's also a hot spring on the second floor, and there are restaurants and shops. 💰 The price of the ski lift ticket is around 6,500 yen. Snow gear and snow suits are a bit more expensive, each costing around 6,000 yen. If you have your own snow suit, it's recommended to bring it. ⛷️ There are several cable car routes here, leading to different ski trails, and even other ski resorts. It seems that you can also buy a pass for three mountains at the entrance.

The popular activity of GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT is "Sledding!!" which everyone can enjoy and fun throughout the day. Other than that you can also try ride a moon bike and Snowmobile, #galayuzawa #snowresort #winterseason #niigata #tokyo #japan #japantourguide #tokyotrip #timetotravel

The atmosphere is great. It's worth experiencing. It's not a wasted trip. 🥶 So satisfying.

#japanhotel Yuzawa grand hotel is a must-choice hotel to travel to Yuzawa, very close to Echigo Yuzawa Station, from Tokyo take JR can directly to the station, convenient😎 Traditional hot spring hotel, with comfortable hot springs ♨️ male guest Wakaku no Yu, ladies rock no soup, the interior decoration is very poetic, worth taking a few more dips😘 The lobby is very large, well decorated, there are free welcome drinks, the room is a Japanese-style room, no special facilities, but the outside view is excellent, just starting to melt ❄, quite special 😍 also have the opportunity to make a not very good-looking snowman ⛄ haha ​​😄 The next day breakfast buffet is very rich, many food choices, food introduction are local specialties, but the Japanese hotel d products are very serious, the quality is also very good😋

#japanhotel #japantravel #hot springhotel #Echigo-Yuzawa #Niigata When I go to Japan, I will definitely go to the hot spring area and stay in a hot spring hotel. The Japanese Dormy inn group also has other hot spring hotel brands. This time I stayed at Snow Flower. Since it opened in 2019, the hotel has a relatively new and chic decoration. Once you enter the hotel door because it is tatami floor, so there is a shoe cabinet for you to place the hotel lobby is quite large, and the waiters are very friendly. Since we had arrived at the hotel early in the morning so the attendant had left the luggage in the room. The room is also large, with enough space, the beds are queen size large, quite comfortable. The hotel also offers 24-hour free tea and free ramen at night, which is good. There is also a large bath, while soaking while looking at the snow-capped mountain scenery is quite relaxing. Dinner was a set meal with sashimi, appetizers and sukiyaki beef, and two other sakes for us to taste. Breakfast is also a set meal, quite rich.

I recently spent an unforgettable winter break at Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort. I must say this is one of the best ski resorts I have been to so far. Firstly, the location of the resort is ideal. It is located in Yuzawa, one of Japan's famous ski resorts, only about 1.5 hours' drive from Tokyo. This makes it a convenient holiday destination whether you are travelling from Tokyo or another city. Secondly, the facilities at the resort are outstanding. It has several ski slopes suitable for skiers of different levels. Moreover, its ski slopes are very wide and comfortable. In addition to skiing, the resort also has facilities such as hot springs and saunas, allowing you to relax and enjoy a wonderful ski holiday. Finally, the service at the resort was very impressive. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and always able to cater to guests' needs. They also provided some very useful skiing advice and tips that made our skiing experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort as an ideal ski holiday destination. If you are looking for a comfortable, convenient and enjoyable ski holiday then this is definitely a place you don't want to miss. #GalaYuzawaSkiResort #YuzawaSkiResort #JapanSkiHoliday #SkiHoliday #WinterFun #HotSpotHoliday #SkiAdvice #JapanTravel #WinterHoliday #SkiDelight #GalaYuzawa #JapanHoliday #SnowFun #SkiTravel #JapanWinterHoliday #JapanAttractions

Getting There - Take a bullet-train from Tokyo to Niigata station Attractions - skiing, snowboarding Hotels - Yuzawa Onsen hotel Food & Restaurants - the ski resort serves a restaurant service Fees - 400 USD (included round trip bullet-train tickets from Tokyo plus hired the ski equipments) Took a bullet train from Tokyo and way towards the Niigata prefecture where is well know for ski resort and hot spring. For a beginner, can hire a guide for a lesson. #Ski #niigata #japan

When traveling in Japan, Echigo-Yuzawa Station is a must-see if you are skiing during the winter months! The railway station is a very convenient transportation hub with many railway lines and long-distance bus connections to facilitate visitors to different places. Moreover, Echigo-Yuzawa is a famous ski resort, so the station is particularly lively during the winter months, with many people traveling there by car, and the atmosphere is very lively. In addition to easy access, there are many restaurants, shops, and accommodation options around Echigo-Yuzawa Station to accommodate visitors’ needs. If you are staying in this place, you can enjoy a warm and comfortable accommodation with easy access to different ski resorts. Moreover, the scenery around Echigo-Yuzawa Station is also very beautiful, where you can feel the beautiful natural scenery of Japan. In addition to skiing, you can also experience a variety of winter activities such as street food, hot spring baths, and more. Overall, Echigo-Yuzawa Station is a very attractive place, especially when it comes to skiing during the winter months. With easy access to transportation, plenty of accommodation options, great surrounding scenery, plus a variety of winter activities, it’s definitely a recommended travel destination. If you have the opportunity to travel to Japan, be sure to check out Echigo-Yuzawa Station! #Echigo Yuzawa Station #Japan Travel #Ski Resort #Winter Activity #Transportation Hub #Rail Station #Japan Railway #Long Distance Bus #Accommodation Options #Onsen Bath #Scenic #Winter Food #Japanese Skiing #Echigo Yuzawa #Namiunuma City #Niigata Prefecture #Tokyo to Niigata #Travel Recommendations #Japan Natural Scenery #Winter Travel #Japan Winter Attractions #Japan Ski Information

I recently went to Japan to soak in the hot springs at Yuki noju Snow Flower. It was a good experience! However, note that bathing in hot springs in Japan requires a nude dip, no swimsuits are available for bathing. I understand that some people find it uncomfortable or unaccustomed to it, but I think it can be tried as it is a great way to experience Japanese culture. The hot springs at Yuki nosu Yuki no Hana are really good, with many different types of hot springs to try, such as Japanese outdoor hot springs, rock baths and saltwater hot springs. Take a shower before entering the bath. You can't bring back the shower gel with you, and you can't soak your hair in the hot spring. Their bathrooms are clean and tidy as well, and some of the spa rooms offer beautiful scenery, which is really comfortable and relaxing. In addition to the hot tub, their service is also great, the staff is very friendly and happy to help with questions, it is very courteous! They are also well-equipped and some hotels even have massages and saunas for a total relaxation. If you’re a foodie, their restaurant is also excellent, especially their breakfast, which is hearty and delicious to give you a total relaxation. Overall, Yuki no Yuki is a great place to give you a relaxing vacation, especially if you love Japan’s hot spring culture, it’s worth a try! #YukemurinoyadoYukinohana #YukemurinoyadoYukinohana #YukemurinoyadoYukinohana #YukenoyadoYukinohana #Yuyannoyu Snow Flower #Japanese Hot Spring #Naked Hot Spring #Japan Travel #Japan Hotel #Relaxation Vacation #Japanese Outdoor Hot Spring #Rock Bath #Salt Water Hot Spring #Beautiful Scenery #Friendly Service #Healthy Breakfast #Full Relaxation #Complete Surrounding Facilities #Massage #Sauna #Swimming Pool #Gym

#JapanTravel This time, my one-trip trip with two moods. After reviewing the beautiful cherry blossoms in Kawazu City, this time, let's play in the snow with me. From Tokyo, take the Shinkansen for a little over an hour and you will reach the last station of this train, Gala Yuzawa Station. You can sip coffee and enjoy the view while the train takes you to this famous ski resort near Tokyo. As soon as you get off the train, buy a ticket for the lift and gondola. For those of you who don't ski like me, you don't need to rent any additional equipment. Plus, with the Tokyo Wide Pass, you can get a discount from 2,700 yen to 2,000 yen. I recommend going up to see the view at Bell of Love. It's so beautiful that you'll forget about the cold. There are many children playing on the slides, couples, and families. The snow is beautiful. The view of the mountains is pure white. The pine trees have turned white all over the forest. It's much more beautiful than the snow in the city. Take lots of photos until you're satisfied. It's no later than 3 p.m. Hurry down from the Bell of Love viewpoint because the gondola where you can dangle your legs down will be closed. I like the snow here because it's very convenient to travel to and it's also very beautiful. I want to go another 10 times

Address: 731-79 Tsuchitaru, Yuzawa-cho, Minami-Uonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6103 Atmosphere/Facilities: A ski resort where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding Recommended points: This ski resort does not organize tours, so there are few students or speed boarders. The course itself is wide, so it is also recommended for families! #Snowscape

This time I went skiing with my kids! I really recommend this hotel! Recommended points 1. There is a daycare center! You can ski without your kids 2. The ski resort is right in front of the hotel No need to move And there is a snow area for kids to play in 3. There is a convenience store inside the hotel The lift tickets are cheap! Lol There are few courses, so I thought it was good for kids because they can't ski that much. #trip2023 The quality of the snow was also excellent. #YuzawaOnsen #skiresort #recommendedhotel #hotelforkids #trip2023

*A hot spring inn located near Echigo Yuzawa Station in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture. *You can relax on the tatami flooring inside the building. *A private open-air bath that you can enter if it's available, and late-night noodles are also nice features. It was a wonderful inn where you could enjoy the cuisine of snow country Niigata. [Accommodation] Yukemuri no Yado Yukinohana [Room type] Japanese triple [Access] ・3 minutes walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ #Breathtaking view #Hot spring inn #Open-air bath in room #Snow scenery #Echigo Yuzawa sightseeing #Niigata Prefecture #Minamiuonuma #tripmemory2022

Hotel Futaba (Hotel Futaba) 🏨♨️ 🌟🌟The highlight of this place is the hot spring ♨️♨️♨️ An open-air hot spring where men and women can soak together, but you must wear a swimsuit. Enjoy soaking in the hot spring while looking at the mountains and white snow, so romantic 🌟🌟 "Yamanoyu" or (Yamabosha) is the name of the hot spring. There are 9 different types of baths, including cave baths and herbal baths ♨️♨️♨️ And on the 7th floor, there is a large public bath for men and women, and you can also see Mt. Uonuma and the view of Yuzawa City. 🏔️🌌🌟🌟 🔷The hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the train station. Echigo-Yuzawa 🔸Pick-up time: 8:00-21:00 **You must make a reservation in advance, so please fill in the "Note" field when booking the hotel🏨 　Or you can make a reservation by phone or make an appointment on the day of your stay in advance☎️ 🔸 Drop-off time: 8:00-12:00 **Please let the front desk know the time before you travel📋 🔷Traveling by car🚗 **How ​​to get there from Tokyo Take the Kan-Etsu Expressway towards Niigata - Yuzawa IC - Echigo-Yuzawa Station West Exit towards the hot spring town About 5 minutes from Yuzawa IC 🔸The hotel has parking: (free)🆓 Coordinates📍📍 Hotel Futaba🏨 419 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 〒.949-6101 🔶Tel.☎️ TEI.025-784-3357 #Good atmosphere accommodation #Accommodation with a great view #Accommodation with a million-dollar view #Travel abroad #Travel to Japan #Recommended accommodation

The best way to go to Japan🇯🇵 is to stay in a hot spring ryokan every day Especially when the winter is very cold days 😂 It warms me up immediately after soaking♨️ There are quite a few hot springs for you to choose from in different places in Japan Most of them are very high quality so you can try different ones every time 😬 This time we chose the Hanazuki Hotel in Niigata🏨 Like other inns it is mainly Japanese-style rooms😌 I personally like ❤️ this kind of hotel This is how I feel like traveling 🧳🫶🏻❤️ This kind of hotel🏨 usually requires check-in before 6pm so we can have dinner🥣 After eating, you can go to the hot spring ♨️🤭 It's really good His room here is very big😎 It's great for two people to live in🤣 And the room also has its own small bath 👏🏻 so you can soak at any time #Christmas Good Places #Holiday Good Places #Family Good Places #Resident Writer #Hong Kong Good Places #Overseas Travel #Summer Food Recommendations #Japan #Japanese Cuisine #Japan Travel #Japanese Cuisine #Japanese Cuisine #Japan Attractions #Japan Good Places #Japan Travel Guide

\\Tourist Spots// Niigata Prefecture is a rice and sake producing region. At Ponshukan in Echigo Yuzawa Station, you can find all the representative brands of Niigata sake breweries. After paying one coin (500 yen) at the entrance, you will be given a sake cup and five medals to enjoy your favorite sake. The number of medals required varies depending on the sake. You can also purchase your favorite sake at the souvenir shop next door. It was fun~ 〈How to get there〉 Right next to Echigo Yuzawa Station Information as of July 2022. #PhotogenicSpots #NiigataPrefecture #EasternJapan #Gourmet

#Overseas Travel#Japan Skiing #Japan Travel# Iwawa Ski Resort is a local ski resort with a history of more than 80 years. The beginner slopes account for 40% of the total ski slopes. The slopes are wide and over 1,000m, making it a ski resort suitable for beginners. While skiing, you can see the spectacular scenery of the entire Yuzawa Plateau from the mountain down. In addition, there are facilities for children to play in the snow, which is very suitable for parent-child travel 😬 The closest ski resort to Tokyo with convenient transportation～～A ski resort that you can go back and forth on the same day😎 address: 731-79 Oji Tsuchizari, Yuzawa Town, Minami Uonuma County, Niigata Prefecture transportation: Tokyo Station → Echigo-Yuzawa Station → Free bus → Iwara Ski Resort The whole journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes

GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort in Echigo-Yuzawa, Niigata, is the closest and most convenient ski resort to Tokyo, as you can take the Joetsu Shinkansen directly to the ski resort gate in about 70 minutes. This ski resort has multiple ski routes of varying difficulty. If you are skiing for the first time and need a coach, you can sign up for a novice ski course on the spot. You can choose a Chinese or English instructor. If you want to take the Joetsu Shinkansen to visit GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort, you can purchase the JR Tokyo Wide Area Pass, which includes unlimited rides on JR trains in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area for three consecutive days, allowing you to easily visit various scenic spots in the Kanto area such as Lake Kawaguchi, Karuizawa, Echigo Yuzawa, Nikko Kinu River, Izu Atami, Mito Ibaraki, Kamakura, etc. #StarWriterMaySurprise #Japan #ski #Overseas Travel