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GALA Yuzawa ガーラ湯沢スキー場

The GALA Yuzawa trail map, hand-traced run by run and painted in swirling night colours, with the numbers you need before you go and the fastest way there and back.

GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort in Niigata, Japan: 16 runs, summit 1,181 m, season Dec 19 – May 5, adult day pass ¥8,000, 1h35 from Tokyo Station, last way back 18:01.

GALA Yuzawa trail map (Niigata, Japan), hand-painted by Ski in Sky in the style of Van Gogh’s The Starry NightView full size ↗

Trail map of GALA Yuzawa, Niigata, hand-painted by Ski in Sky in the style of Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. It is our own painting, not the resort’s official map: check the resort for today’s open runs and lifts.

823m

Vertical

16

Runs

¥8,000

Adult day pass

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GALA Yuzawa trail map guide

Who it suits

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.

Terrain to know

For 2026–27, plan around the Central and Northern areas. The Southern Area, known for ungroomed terrain, is officially closed for the season.

How to read this map

Begin at the station and Diligence gondola at the bottom, then compare the green Central routes with the Northern runs. The Southern Area appears at upper left but is marked closed for 2026–27.

Sources: Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗

This is a planning guide; check the resort’s current open runs and lifts before skiing.

Never miss the last ride out.

Getting to GALA Yuzawa from Tokyo Station and back

Last departure · Tokyo StationLast season

18:01Leave the slopes
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19:24Arrive Tokyo Station
Fastest
1h35
Earliest arrival
07:50leaves 06:08

Getting there

In the ski season, some Joetsu Shinkansen trains run directly from Tokyo Station to GALA Yuzawa Station at the resort. Confirm that your train continues to GALA Yuzawa before booking.

Step-by-step directions (in Chinese) →

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Every number that matters.

GALA Yuzawa lift pass, season and key numbers (2026-27)

Checked 2026-10-14. Every number links to its official source.

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All 49 sources

GALA Yuzawa rentals and ski school

Ski school

Details are from the previous season; confirm current options with the resort.

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Safety record

Recorded incidents at GALA Yuzawa

Documented incidents in our database, not total actual incidents. Incidents outside the ski area are not listed here.

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Mountain safetyEmergency numbers, resort contacts and official safety information

In an emergency

When you call, say where you are, what happened and how many people are hurt. Inside a ski area, also tell the resort (contacts below).

Today’s conditions

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Good to know

GALA Yuzawa FAQ

How do I get to GALA Yuzawa from Tokyo Station?
The fastest trip from Tokyo Station takes about 1h35. In the ski season, some Joetsu Shinkansen trains run directly from Tokyo Station to GALA Yuzawa Station at the resort. Confirm that your train continues to GALA Yuzawa before booking.
What time is the last way back to Tokyo Station?
Leave GALA Yuzawa by 18:01 to reach Tokyo Station at 19:24 (2025-26 timetable).
How much is an adult day pass at GALA Yuzawa?
An adult day pass is ¥8,000 for the 2026-27 season.
When is the 2026-27 ski season at GALA Yuzawa?
The season runs Dec 19 – May 5.
How many runs does GALA Yuzawa have?
16 runs, up to 1,181 m.
Which ski resorts are near GALA Yuzawa?
Nearby: Yuzawa Kogen, NASPA, Ishiuchi Maruyama, Iwappara, Maiko, Kandatsu.

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