Business period
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■ … Autumn Park opening hours
GALA Autumn Park admission ticket
| Sales location | Ski Center " Cowabunga" 2F |
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| GALA Autumn Park Admission Ticket | Adults: 2,000 yen |
| Elementary school students: 1,000 yen | |
| Free for preschoolers | |
| Sales hours | 9:40~16:30 |
GALA Autumn Park Activities
Gondola Lift Diligence
Hop aboard the Diligence Gondola Lift and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the crisp autumn air. Spend a special time with your family and friends while enjoying the open view of the vast mountains and the town of Yuzawa. It's also safe for families with small children, making it a great choice for an autumn outing.
| Opening times | 10:00~17:00 |
|---|---|
| Travel time | Approximately 8 minutes |
| Price | Valid with GALA Autumn Park admission ticket. |
| remarks | Free for preschoolers |
Mountaincart
This popular attraction, offering a panoramic view of the Tanigawa mountain range, is back again this fall! Race through the great outdoors at speeds up to 50km! Originating in Europe, the "Mountaincart" is a thrilling vehicle that has no engine and is controlled by steering and braking from the top of the mountain! It's exhilarating to ride downhill while looking down at the great outdoors.
| Reception location | Gondola Lift Summit Cheers 1F |
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| Venue | Meeting point: In front of the Chairlift Barouche boarding point |
| Business hours | 10:20～15:30 |
| Opening times | 10:30～16:00 |
| Travel time | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Price | Adults 2,000 yen / Elementary school students 1,500 yen |
| subject | Height 130cm or more |
| remarks | ・Customers under 130cm tall or weighing over 110kg are not permitted to ride. ・You must be able to operate the steering wheel yourself. When applying, you will need to fill out a written consent form. |
Active Buggy Tour
Ride through the autumn GALA in a 4WD Buggy! This new activity lets you race through the great outdoors while feeling the pleasant autumn breeze!
We highly recommend the tour where you ride in Buggy driven by a guide around the ski resort and enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery.
| Reception location | Gondola Lift Summit Cheers 1F |
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| Venue | Meeting point: In front of the Chairlift Barouche boarding point |
| Business hours | 10:20～15:30 |
| Opening times | 10:30～16:00 |
| Travel time | Approximately 20 to 30 minutes |
| Price | 5,000 yen per car (up to 5 people) |
| remarks | ・Times and tour courses may change depending on weather and course conditions. ・You cannot ride while holding a baby. ・Only those who can sit by themselves can use this facility. ・When applying, you will need to fill out a consent form. |
E-MTB
Why not explore GALA on an E-MTB (electrically assisted sports bicycle) that is popular for its powerful assist? E-MTBs are recommended because they can be easily ridden uphill, on uneven ground, and off-road, even on roads where you might want to push your bike.
| Reception location | Gondola Lift Summit Cheers 1F |
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| Venue | Meeting point: In front of the Chairlift Barouche boarding point |
| Business hours | 10:20～15:30 |
| Opening times | 10:30～16:00 |
| Travel time | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Price | 1,000 yen |
| subject | Height 157cm or above |
| remarks | ・Customers under 157 cm tall cannot use this service. ・You must be able to operate the steering wheel yourself. ・When applying, you will need to fill out a consent form. |
Sky Chairlift & Bell of Love Observatory
Take the Chairlift" Barouche" and enjoy the breathtaking view that awaits you at the end of the aerial journey.
Take a leisurely stroll through the air between the sky and the mountains on GALA Yuzawa's famous "Sky Chairlift (Barouche)."
The destination is the Love Bell Observatory, where you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view from the Tanigawa mountain range to the town of Echigo Yuzawa.
Enjoy a memorable moment surrounded by clear air and tranquility.
| Opening times | 10:20-16:30 *Last train on the ascending line is at 16:00 |
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| Travel time | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Price | Valid with GALA Autumn Park admission ticket. |
Viewing Spot
A new viewing spot has opened outside Cheers, Gondola Lift summit station.
With the townscape of Yuzawa and the mountain ridges spreading out below, you can relax and enjoy the autumn breeze.
| Opening times | 10:00~16:30 |
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| Price | Valid with GALA Autumn Park admission ticket. |
Kids Air Plaza
The indoor air play area features the ever-popular "FuaFua Dome" and "Air Slider"! The FuaFua Dome lets you bounce around like a giant trampoline, making it safe for even small children. The Air Slider is thrilling with every slide, and its soft and fluffy material means you can play to your heart's content, safely. This is a playground that will bring smiles to the faces of the whole family, regardless of the weather.
| Venue | Inside Gondola Lift summit station "Cheers" |
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| Opening times | 10:30~16:00 |
(Echigo-Yuzawa Station ⇔ GALA)
| Price | free of charge |
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| Operation date | Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from October 11th (Sat) to 26th (Sun) Shuttle Bus service only available on weekends and holidays from November 1st (Sat) to 9th (Sun) |
[Operating route]
To: Echigo-Yuzawa Station (East Exit) ⇒ Echigo-Yuzawa Station West Exit (Inamoto-mae) ⇒ Yuzawa Kogen ⇒ GALA
Return: GALA ⇒ Yuzawa Kogen ⇒ Echigo Yuzawa Station (East Exit) ⇒ Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit (Inamoto-mae)
Operating hours
| Shuttle Bus Stop | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 flights | 14 flights | 15 flights |
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| Echigo Yuzawa Station East Exit (Departure) | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit (Inamoto) | 9:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 13:05 | 13:35 | 14:05 | 14:35 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Yuzawa Plateau | 9:40 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| GALA (arrival) | 9:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| GALA (Departure) | – | – | – | 11:15 | – | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:45 |
| Yuzawa Plateau | – | – | – | 11:20 | – | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 |
| Echigo Yuzawa Station East Exit | – | – | – | 11:25 | – | 13:25 | 13:55 | 14:25 | 14:55 | 15:25 | 15:55 | 16:25 | 16:55 | 17:25 | 17:55 |
| Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit (Inamoto) (Arrival) | – | – | – | 11:30 | – | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 |