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GALA Yuzawa and Kandatsu side by side: the numbers from each resort’s page, the trip from Tokyo and back, and who each one suits.
| GALA Yuzawa | Kandatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Niigata | Niigata |
| Season | Dec 19 – May 5↗ | Dec 11 – Apr 11↗ |
| Adult day pass | ¥8,000↗ | ¥5,500↗ |
| Runs | 16↗ | 16↗ |
| Easy / intermediate / advanced | — | 5 / 5 / 6↗ |
| Summit | 1,181 m↗ | 1,000 m↗ |
| Vertical | 823 m↗ | 540 m↗ |
| Longest run | 2.5 km↗ | 3.5 km↗ |
| Lifts | 10↗ | 5↗ |
| Fastest from Tokyo Station | 1h35↗ | 1h35↗ |
| Last way back to Tokyo Station | 18:01↗ | 17:55↗ |
Data checked 2026-10-21. Prices and timetables change by season; the ↗ links go to each resort’s official source.
A practical day-trip choice for rail travellers: GALA Yuzawa Station connects to the ski centre, and the gondola takes you from the station area to the slopes.
For 2026–27, plan around the Central and Northern areas. The Southern Area, known for ungroomed terrain, is officially closed for the season.
For a compact Yuzawa-area ski day where a group wants both easier laps and more demanding lines on the same mountain.
The listed 16 runs are split among easy, intermediate and advanced grades, with a longest descent of 3.5 km.
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