Getting to GALA Yuzawa
From the station
- Nearest station
- GALA Yuzawa
- Station to lifts
- 0min
Parking
PlaceholderParking information is not available for this resort yet.
PlaceholderStep-by-step routes from Tokyo and the regional hubs are still being compiled for this resort. What is below comes from the resort’s own published access information.
Local shuttles
| Service | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 越後湯沢駅⇔GALA シャトルバス | 越後湯沢駅 | 無料。10月11日～26日および11月1日～9日の土日祝日限定運行。湯沢高原を経由。 |
Published access information
Access Guide: GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
From Tokyo
Direct Shinkansen Access
- Tokyo Station → GALA Yuzawa Station (Joetsu Shinkansen)
- Duration: ~77 minutes
- The station is directly connected to the ski center
- Walk straight from the platform to the gondola
Total time: ~77 minutes (the fastest ski access from Tokyo)
Tips
- GALA Yuzawa is the only ski resort in Japan with its own Shinkansen station
- Day-trip packages (train + lift ticket) available from JR East
- JR Pass holders can use the Shinkansen at no extra cost
- Extremely popular on weekends - arrive early or visit on weekdays
- Rental equipment available at the base facility