GALA YUZAWA GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT (Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture)

Today's Trail

Today, we plan to open 5 courses in the central area, 6 courses in the north area, Down Hill Trail, and the snow play park!

Updated on 2026.01.27

weather

sunny

temperature

-5.9 ℃

Snowfall	290 cm
Snow quality	Snow grooming

Trail and Chairlift operation schedule

Central Area
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North Area
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News & Topicsthe latest information

[Tuesday, January 27th] Today's Course Update News 2026.01.27 Today's open courses are five in the central area, six in the north area, Down Hill Trail, and the "Snow Enjoyment Park." Snow Activities such as the "Mobile Sled Tour," "Moon Bike," and "Snow Kart" will also be open.

Regarding the reopening date of the South AreaNews 2026.01.24Thank you for your continued patronage of GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT. The South Area is currently closed. The South Area has many steep slopes, so we are working to ensure the safety of our guests.

[SPECIAL Night Game] Held on four consecutive Saturdays: March 14th, 21st, 28th, and April 4th! News 2026.01.20 \ 35th Anniversary! SPECIAL Night Game to be Held! / Thanks to all of you, GALA Yuzawa has celebrated its 35th anniversary this season. To express our gratitude to all of you, we will be holding special night games on March 14th, 21st, 28th, and April 4th...

Table and Kids' Room Reservation InformationNews 2025.12.10Kids ' Room (Reservation Required)On the second floor Gondola Lift Summit Rest House "Cheers," there is a kids' room where you can take off your shoes and relax.Eating and drinking are permitted in the kids' room, so you can relax with your tired children after playing...

Regarding the 2025-2026 Winter Season Park Setup and Spring season News 2025.09.14Thank you for your continued patronage of GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT. Regarding the park that was previously set up in the northern area during the spring season, due to operational costs and safety management considerations, as well as the need to secure personnel during the spring season, we will be suspending operations this season...

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[SPECIAL Night Game] Held on four consecutive Saturdays: March 14th, 21st, 28th, and April 4th! News 2026.01.20 \ 35th Anniversary! SPECIAL Night Game to be Held! / Thanks to all of you, GALA Yuzawa has celebrated its 35th anniversary this season. To express our gratitude to all of you, we will be holding special night games on March 14th, 21st, 28th, and April 4th...

Play at GALA and enjoy the station area! PLAY & ENJOY Points Campaign 2026 News 2025.01.13 We're also running this campaign for the 2026 ski season! Use Suica registered with JRE POINT during the campaign period to earn 2,000 yen (tax included) at participating stores in GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT and 1,000 yen or more (tax included) at participating stores in the station area.

[GALA Winter Fireworks] Held on Saturday, January 24th! News 2025.12.25 \ "GALA Winter Fireworks" Held / The fireworks show, set to music, will be different every time, whether it's set amid flurries of falling snow or under a clear winter sky of stars. The fireworks that bloom in the night sky in time with the music are fantastic...

[Kids' Ski Day] Free Chairlift tickets for elementary school students on the third Sunday of every month! News 2025.12.25 The third Sunday of every month from January to April is "Kids' Ski Day," and elementary school students will receive free Chairlift tickets! Guests with elementary school children can enjoy great deals at GALA Yuzawa. Kids' Ski Day...

Suica × GALA "Shopping with Suica Campaign" will be held again this year! News 2025.11.27 ...

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Discount for Qualified Persons (January 1, 2026) Certified persons with the following qualifications are eligible to purchase a one-day Chairlift ticket at a discount: SAJ Instructor/Associate Instructor, JSBA Class A/B Instructor, PSA Professional Snowboarder, or SIA Teacher/Associate Instructor.

Information on the Niigata Prefecture Resident Discount (December 20, 2025) This is an announcement about the "Niigata Prefecture Resident Discount" for Niigata Prefecture residents. Simply show proof of address and receive a discount on the "One-Day In-Facility Ticket" and "GALA no YU"! We hope that all Niigata Prefecture residents will enjoy a fun day at GALA...

Regarding lessons offered by non-certified Ski School (as of December 13, 2025) , to ensure that all visitors can enjoy the Trail, GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT will prohibit ski and Snowboard lessons offered for commercial purposes (fees apply) by anyone other than certified Ski School. For more information...

We are currently recruiting Winter ALB staff! 2025.09.30 We are looking for part-time staff to work at GALA Yuzawa during the 2025-2026 winter season. No experience necessary! GALA Yuzawa is a great place for part-timers, students, and seniors! If you enjoy customer service...

[Recruitment] Full-time employee recruitment 2025.07.01 GALA Yuzawa is looking for full-time employees who will help us make GALA more exciting. If you love winter sports, love nature, want to try new things, want to contribute to the local community, etc., Snow Resort are the place for you!

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JR East Group
GALA YUZAWA Co., Ltd.
〒949-6101
Niigata Prefecture Minamiuonuma District Yuzawa Town Yuzawa Town Yuzawa Town Yuzawa Town