アイスクリーム・軽食
ブルーシール GALA湯沢店
ブルーシール GALA湯沢店 serves ice cream and light meals at レストハウス「チアーズ」中2F. It is open from 9:30 to 16:00.
- Hours
- 9:30~16:00
- Location
- レストハウス「チアーズ」中2F
GALA Yuzawa holds the unique distinction of being the only ski resort in Japan with its own Shinkansen bullet train station. Located just 77 minutes from Tokyo Station, it is by far the most accessible ski resort for day-trippers from the capital. The resort features 17 courses across an 823-meter vertical drop (358m to 1,181m), serviced by 11 lifts including the gondola that whisks skiers directly from the station to the slopes.
The resort receives approximately 1,000cm of snow annually, providing reliable conditions throughout the season. While GALA Yuzawa can get extremely crowded on weekends due to its convenience, weekday visits offer a much more relaxed experience with shorter lift lines. The resort caters well to beginners and intermediates with well-groomed runs, though there are some steeper sections for advanced skiers. Comprehensive rental facilities, restaurants, and an onsen bath at the base make it an ideal choice for visitors who want a hassle-free Japanese ski experience without the need for overnight accommodation.
Dec 20, 2025 — May 6, 2026
Projected from last season's published operating dates.
Average annual snowfall is 1,000 cm. Conditions vary through the season.
How to reach the resort from the nearest station and from Tokyo, what each leg costs, and what the JR Pass actually covers.
Read the guideEvery run with its gradient and length, the piste map, and which lifts run when.
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Sep 15, 2026
2026-2027ウインターシーズン南エリア営業休止のお知らせアイスクリーム・軽食
ブルーシール GALA湯沢店 serves ice cream and light meals at レストハウス「チアーズ」中2F. It is open from 9:30 to 16:00.
クレープ
KOMEKOクレープ serves crepes made with rice flour. It is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 9:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
ご当地レストラン
新潟食道 is a local cuisine restaurant. Its operations end on 2026年4月5日(日).
レストラン
レストラン「オーレ」 is located in the north area and serves international curry and light meals. It is open from 10:00 to 15:00.
フードコート
フードコート「パルパル」 is located on the first floor of レストハウス「チアーズ」. It is open from 10:00 to 16:00.
ダイニング
六花RIKKA is a dining restaurant featuring a diverse menu centered on vegan dishes and sushi. It is open from 10:30 to 16:00.
郷土料理レストラン
鮮極 is a local cuisine restaurant serving regional dishes made with local ingredients and fresh seafood. It is open from 8:00 to 19:00.
和食レストラン
和食レストラン「ゆた」 is a Japanese restaurant located on the second floor of Ski Center 「カワバンガ」. It is open from 10:00 to 19:00.
スキー場エリア
中央エリア is the main area of GALA湯沢スキー場, centered around the gondola summit station and the チアーズ restaurant. It has five flat, groomed courses suitable for comfortable skiing from beginner to advanced level.
コースマップ
GALA湯沢コースMAP is the course map for GALA湯沢.
lift tickets
ゴンドラ・リフト券 are available as a one-day gondola and lift ticket for adults at ¥6,800 online or ¥7,300 at the on-site ticket counter.
snow park
GALA SNOW PARK is located in 北エリア and comprises three areas: ステップアップパーク, 地形遊び系フリーライドパーク, and キッカーゾーン.
summer park
GALAサマーパーク is a summer park open every day from 7月18日 to 9月23日.
ski resort
GALA湯沢スキー場は、YUZAWA SNOW LINKの全48コースのスノーリゾートです。16コース、11基のリフトを備え、スキー可能面積は70ha。標高358mのベースから標高1,181mまで、標高差823m、最長滑走距離2,500m、最大斜度33度のコースを楽しめます。コース構成は初級者35%、中級者45%、上級者20%。ゲレンデ営業は12月20日(土)から開始します。愛の鐘展望台へは中央エリアバルーシュリフト、夢の鐘展望台へは北エリアシャリオリフトに乗車します。GALAサマーパークは7月18日から9月23日まで毎日営業中です。
activity
マウンテンカート is an activity that lets visitors race through the great outdoors at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
スキー場エリア
北エリア has six ski courses, many of them wide. Beginners can enjoy スワン and ローマンホリデー, intermediate skiers can practice on ブロードウェイ, and advanced skiers can use the snow park and off-piste courses.
outdoor sauna
アウトドアサウナ is available at 15,000円 per tent for up to four users.
営業休止コース:260万ダラー、ブロンコ、イライザ、バットマン
南エリアには、「260万ダラー」や「ブロンコ」などの上級者向けオフピステ(不整地)コースや、フリーランが楽しめる「イライザ」など、4つのエキサイティングなコースが集中しています。2026-2027ウインターシーズンは南エリアの営業を休止し、営業休止コースは260万ダラー、ブロンコ、イライザ、バットマンです。
ソリ遊び&雪遊び専用エリア
ゆきあそびパーク is a free area dedicated to sledding and snow play. Its sledding course has a covered snow escalator, allowing visitors to enjoy sledding comfortably even on snowy days. Hours are 8:30–16:00 during the regular period and 8:30–15:00 during the spring period.
宅配・荷物預かり
宅配コーナー is available from 8:00 to 18:00 from 2025年12月13日(土) to 2026年4月5日(日). The charge is 2,400円 per item when a locker is not used, or 700円 per item when a locker is used.
スキー場
GALA湯沢 is a ski area located at 〒949-6101 新潟県南魚沼郡湯沢町大字湯沢字茅平1039-2.
スキーセンター
カワバンガ is a ski center directly connected to 上越新幹線「ガーラ湯沢駅」. Its facilities include a ticket counter, locker room, rental corner, changing room, SPAガーラの湯, and the free rest area ZASHIKI.
キッズルーム
キッズルーム is open from 8:30 to 16:00, or from 8:30 to 15:30 during the spring period. The price is 5,000円 per group.

ロッカー・更衣室
男性・女性ロッカールーム&更衣室 カワバンガ2F offers lockers and changing rooms. The locker dimensions are 高さ64×幅48×奥行54 cm, and the price is 1,000円 with unlimited access throughout the day.
サウナ
アウトドアサウナは2日前までの予約制です。利用時間は12:00~14:00、所要時間は2時間。2024年12月13日~2025年3月31日に利用でき、料金はテント1張り(4名利用)15,000円です。

駐車場
GALA湯沢 駐車場 has space for approximately 400台. It is open 24時間, and parking is free all day.

温泉・プール
SPAガーラの湯 features a hot spring, fitness pool, children's pool, lazy river pool, and jacuzzi. From 2025年12月13日(土) to 2026年4月5日(日), it is open from 12:00 to 19:00, with last admission at 18:30. From 2026年4月6日(月) to 2026年5月6日(水), it is open from 12:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Adult admission is ¥1,200 for entry by 15:00 and ¥1,500 for entry from 15:00 to 19:00.

無料休憩スペース
ZASHIKIは、スキーセンター「カワバンガ」3Fにある無料休憩スペースです。靴を脱いで利用でき、2025年12月13日(土)~2026年4月5日(日)の期間、7:00~19:00に利用できます。
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