SPA GALA no Yu
After playing, refresh yourself in the hot springs and pool!
In addition to hot springs, there are plenty of facilities that children can enjoy, such as a fitness pool, open-air jacuzzi, and children’s pool. You can relax in the free rest space “IRORI Lounge”, so even customers with children can use it freely.
Time / Fee
| Business Period | Dec.17th, 2022 ～ May 7th, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Business Hour | 12:00～19:00 (Business hour will be change in Spring seaon) |
| Facilities that can be use | All facilities in SPA GALA no Yu, fitness pool and hot springs |
| Price | Enter by 15:00 | 15:00～19:00 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | Adult | Child | |
| Entrance price Towel set included |
¥1,000 | ¥600 | ¥1,300 | ¥800 |
| Swimming Suit | ¥500 | ¥500 | ||
※Free for infants and babies (excluding towel set)
Hot Springs
Enjoy skiing for one day then soak slowly in the hot springs to refresh your body before return home.
Hot Springs
Powder Room
Pool
A bright indoor heated pool surrounded by glass that you can enjoy while watching the snowy landscape. There is whirlpool, a jacuzzi with a massage effect, and a children’s pool. Swimwear is required for use.
Open-Air Jacuzzi
The open-air jacuzzi in the outdoor area has warm bubbles that make you feel comfortable even in the cold winter.
Children’s Pool
It is a pool with a depth of 60 cm that even children can play with peace of mind.
Fitness Pool
There are various fitness pools such as a relaxing pool that you can use while sleeping, a hot jacuzzi with a high water temperature, and a water flow that allows you to swim endlessly.
Precautions when using the fitness pool
- Children must be accompanied by a parent.
- For the children who do not have a diapers, please refrain from using.
- Please note that the water flow and hot jacuzzi have a depth of 135 cm.
- Please wash your feet and take a shower before go into the pool.
- Please be sure to hold onto the bar before using the facility.
- Please note that there is a risk of slipping near the poolside and the entrance of the pool.
Shop
GALA original goods, local sake, rice crackers, lunch boxes, and other Niigata prefecture specialties are selling in the ski center 「Cowabunga」. There are two stores, “Kayahirado” and “Gelespo”, which has a wide selection of popular brand sports items.At the「Gelespo Cheers Store」inside the Rest House「Cheers」, we mainly deal with items that are immediately useful on the slopes.
Official GALA Yuzawa Online Shop OPEN !
Special products of Niigata Prefecture and GALA original goods can also be purchased online! For details, please visit the website below.
Souvenior
Souvenior Corner
Sports Item
Sports Shops Before Going to Slope「Gelespo」
Locker・Changing Room
Male・Female Locker Room＆Changing Room
Cowabunga 2nd Floor
Powder room inside female locker（Only in Cowabunga 2nd Floor）
A large locker that can be put in and taken out as many times as you want in a day. Equipped with a changing room with curtains. There is also a powder room attached to the women’s locker.
| Location | Ski Center Cowabunga 2nd Floor |
|---|---|
| Size | Height 64 x Width 48 x Depth 54 cm |
| Price | 1,000 yen (Free to put in and out as many times as you want in a day) |
| Business Hour | 7:00～18:00(Cleaning will start after 18:00) |
※ Please purchase a locker ticket when using.
Unisex Locker Room & Changing Room
Cowabunga 3nd Floor
A large locker that is recommended for families and groups and can be taken in and out as many times as you like in a day. There are separate changing rooms for men and women and private changing rooms with curtains.
| Location | Ski Center Cowabunga 3rd Floor |
|---|---|
| Size | Height 64 x Width 48 x Depth 54 cm |
| Price | 1,000 yen (Free to put in and out as many times as you want in a day) |
| Business Hour | 7:00～18:00(Cleaning will start after 18:00) |
※ Please purchase a locker ticket when using.
Please check the locker usage flow in advance.
Be sure to check the lock before you leave the locker
Suica Large Locker
Here’s for a large locker where you can put your suitcase as it is! . Payment can be made with Suica or cash.
| Location | Ski Center Cowabunga 3rd Floor |
|---|---|
| Size | Size: Maximum height 85 x width 50 x depth 66 cm. |
| Price | 200yen～1,300 yen (per 1 time) |
※ Prices vary depending on size
Coin Locker
A coin locker that is convenient for putting a little luggage. We have 3 places in the ski resort.
◆ Ski Center Cowabunga 3F (next to Suica locker)
| Size | Height 26 x Width 29 x Depth 42 cm |
|---|---|
| Price | 100 yen |
◆ Rest House Cheers 1F
| Size | Height 32 x Width 37 x Depth 42 cm |
|---|---|
| Price | 300 yen |
※ A deposit of 100 yen will be returned when you finished using.
◆ Rest House Cheers 1F (inside the restaurant PALPAL)
| Size | Height 27 x Width 29 x Depth 42 cm |
|---|---|
| Price | 100 yen |
Free Rest Space
「ZASHIKI」（Cowabunga 3F）
A resting space where you can take off your shoes and relax.
It is a free rest space that you can use by taking off your shoes. There is an IRORI cafe and the massage chair (extra fee) in the lounge, so even those who do not ski can relax and have a calm atmosphere.
Please use it while you’re waiting for the Shinkansen and to relax after having fun in the snow.
| Location | Ski Center「Cowabunga」3F |
|---|---|
| Opening Date | 17th Dec. 2022 ～ 7th May 2023 |
| Business Hour | 7：00～19：00 (Business hour will be change in Spring season) |
| Facilities | Snack Corner「IRORI Café Suzuki Farm」 Hot Spring & Pool Facility「SPA GALA no Yu」 |
Kids’ room in GALA!
＼ Kids Room ／
A kids room is on the 2nd floor of the Rest House “Cheers”! We have prepared a space where children who are tired from playing on the slopes can take off their shoes and relax! You can eat and drink in the kids room, so please use it with your family.
Kids Room
(Family area)
| Location | Rest House「Cheers」2F Kids Room |
|---|---|
| Period of use | Dec. 17, 2022 (Sat) – May 7, 2023 (Sun) |
| Reception period | May 7, 2023 (Sun) untill 12:00 am |
| Reception place | Rest House「Cheers」1F Information |
| Business Hour | Schedule : 8 : 00 – 16 : 00 |
| Price | 4,000 yen per 1 group ※1 group is up to 6 people including children under elementary school age |
The kids room requires advance reservations.
Please apply from the site below.
Click here to make a reservation for the kids room
※If there are vacancies, you can apply on-site. If you are interested, please come to the「Cheers」information.
※Customers using the kids room will be instructed on how to use it and how to unlock it, so please stop by the「Cheers」information when you arrive.
Precautions
・There is a possibility that the opening will be postponed or the business will end early depending on the weather (snow conditions).
・Staff will not be in the kids room, so please keep an eye on your children.
・You cannot choose the location of the table to use.
・There are no reservations for private rooms.
・You can bring food and drink inside, but please refrain from drinking alcohol.
・Please return tableware and tray to each restaurant by yourself.
・Smoking is not allowed inside the facility. Please use the designated smoking area on the slopes.
Please check the reservation site for other precautions.
Delivery Corner・Luggage Storage
(Cowabunga 3F)
Delivery Corner
Send heavy luggage and make yourself light!
Heavy luggage such as skis, snowboards and boots. It is a service that you can send in advance and move easily on the Shinkansen and receive it at GALA Yuzawa on the day of your visit.
| Location | Ski Center「Cowabunga」3F |
|---|---|
| Business Period | Dec.17th, 2022 ～ May 7th, 2023 |
| Business Hour | 8：00～19：00(Business hour will be change during Spring season) |
| Delivery Information | Please send your luggage at least 3 days before your visit day. |
| Delivery Company | Any delivery company is able to send to GALA Round-trip delivery from each courier company are also available |
Luggage Delivery Address
〒949-6101 Niigata-ken, Minamiuonuma-gun, Yuzawa-machi, Ooaza Yuzawa Aza Kayabira 1039-2
GALA Yuzawa Delivery CornerTelephone No：080-3703-7795
※This number is only available during 17 December 2022 ～ 7 May 2023 only.
Please be sure to write the date of your visit on the invoice
Luggage Storage
At the delivery corner, we offer a luggage storage service at night. You can choose the storage period, so please use it.
Storage Items
- Ski
- Ski Boots
- Snowboard
- Snowboard Boots
※ If you pack skis, snowboards, etc. in a single case or bag, we will keep them for the price of one piece of luggage.
※ Please note that if the ski, snowboard, boots, etc. are not in the case, a separate fee will be charged.
| Storage Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Until the next day | ¥700 |
| 2 days | ¥1,200 |
| 3 days | ¥1,700 |
| 10 days | ¥3,000 |
| 30 days | ¥6,000 |
※ Please use the locker for one day storage.
Large Luggage Storage Service
Large luggage such as suitcases that cannot fit in the locker can be stored at the delivery corner on the 3rd floor. Please put all of your belongings from luggage in a locker to make it empty before handed your suitcase.
※ We will check your locker ticket at delivery corner.
| Storage Period | Price |
|---|---|
| If you’re using the locker | 200 yen per item |
| If you’re not using the locker | 1,300 yen per item |
※ Storage can be use only within the day
A ski center directly connected to Gala Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen. All preparations before going to the slopes, such as ticket purchase, rental, and locker room, can be done here.
In addition, there is a free rest space and hot springs in this building where you can relax before returning home.
| 1F | Parking Lot Shuttle Bus Stop |
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|---|---|---|---|
| ２F | GALA Yuzawa Station (Ticket Gate) Gondola Station Ticket Counter / Information Rental Corner 「Salomon Station」 「KOMEKO Crepe」 Japanese Restaurant 「Yuta」・Rice Ball Restaurant Yuta Souvenir shop 「Kayahirado」 Sports Shop 「Gelespo」 Changing Rooms & Lockers Suica Charge Machine Shinkansen ticket counter ATM Money Change Machine |
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| ３F | Delivery Corner Ski/Snowboard Rental (Temporary) Changing Rooms & Lockers (For both men and women) SPA GALA no Yu IRORI Café Suzuki farm Free Rest Space ZASHIKI Suica Large Locker Season Locker |
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This is the main rest house attached to the gondola summit station. There are restaurants, school reception, premium rental, information, etc.
In addition, restaurants such as fast food and sweets are concentrated, including the food court with the largest number of seats in GALA Yuzawa.
| １F | Information Food Court PAL PAL 「KOMEKO Crepe」 Sports Shop 「Gelespo」 Ski/Snowboard School Reception Kids School Reception Premium Rental First-Aid Room Coin Locker Snow Activities Reception Money Change Machine |
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| ２F | Local Gourmet「Niigata Shokudo」 BLUE SEAL VIEW Room STATION WORK |
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Payment Information
Information on credit cards, barcode payments, gift vouchers, etc. that can be used for payment at each facility of GALA Yuzawa.
You can use these payment methods, if there is these logo mark.
Acceptable barcode payment
(QR code payment)
Cash vouchers that can be used
・GALA Cash Voucher ・View Voucher ・「Arigatou Yuzawa」 Voucher ・Furusato Niigata Support Donation Ticket ・Ganbarou Yuzawa
・Yu-Tan Voucher
Ski Center「Cowabunga」
| Store | Cash | Credit Card | Electronic Money | UnionPay Card | Barcode Payment (Chinese only) |
Cash Coupon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Counter | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Rental | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Souvenir shop 「Kayahirado」 |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Sports Shop 「Gelespo」 |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Japanese Restaurant 「Yuta」 |
○ | ○ | ○ | × | × | ○ |
| SPA GALA no Yu | ○ | × | ○ | × | × | ○ |
| Locker Machine ※1 | ○ | × | × | × | × | × |
| Vending Machine ※2 | ○ | × | △ | × | × | × |
| English Ski School | ○ | ○ | × | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| KOMEKO Crepe | ○ | × | ○ | × | × | ○ |
| Delivery Corner | ○ | ○ | ○ | × | × | × |
※1 – If you want purchase a locker ticket by other payment method (not cash), please purchase it at the ticket counter.
※ 2 – There are also cash-only vending machines.
Rest House「Cheers」
| Store | Cash | Credit Card | Electronic Money | UnionPay Card | Barcode Payment (Chinese only) |
Cash Coupon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (PalPal) |
○ | ○ | ○ | × | × | ○ |
| Local Gourmet 「Niigata Shokudo」 |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Restaurant (Blue Seal) |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| KOMEKO Crepe | ○ | × | ○ | × | × | ○ |
| Sports Shop 「Gelespo」 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Cheers Rental | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| School | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Kids School | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Cheers Information |
○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Restaurant (OLE) |
○ | ○ | ○ | × | × | ○ |
| Activities | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 種類 |
|---|
| びゅう商品券 |
| ユータン（1000円） |
| ありがとう湯沢応援感謝券 |
| ふるさと新潟応援寄付金利用券（体験） |
ATM
At the ATM “VIEW ALTTE”, you can use services such as various settings for the view card, charging from the VIEW card to Suica, and withdrawal of deposits and savings from affiliated financial institutions.
Suica Charge Machine
Installation location
〇Ski center “Cowabunga” 1F
〇Rest house “Cheers” 1F
Operating time:
7:00 to 18:00 (Spring season 7:00 to 17:00)
Money Change Machine
Installation location
〇 near the locker room on the 2nd floor of the ski center “Cowabunga” 2 units
〇 Rest house “Cheers” 1F 1 unit