GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort located in Echigo Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture.

SEASON & TICKETS

The 2018-2019 winter season has ended on the 6th of May.

Regarding season length and opening hours

2019-2020 Winter season
FROM December 14th 2019 TO May 6th 2020
OPEN HOURS
Winter Time 08:00 – 17:00
Spring Time 08:00 – 16:00 *Weekdays / 08:00 – 16:30 *Weekends and Holidays

*Open-period and opening hours may change depending on the condition of the weather

Image:2019-2020 Winter Season

Lift ticket price list

Children under the age of 5 may ride chair lifts and the gondola free of charge

MAIN SEASON (DEC 14 2019 - MAR 31 2020)

 1DAY2DAYSAMPMFROM 3PM lift ticketGondola one-day pass
ADULT 5,000 7,800 4,000 4,0002,000 1,800
CHILD(6-12y) 2,500 3,900 2,000 2,0001,000 900
SENIOR 4,200 6,600 3,400 3,4001,800 1,800

Unit:JPY

SPRING SEASON (APR 1 2020 - MAY 6 2020)

 1DAY2DAYSAMPMFROM 3PM lift ticketGondola one-day pass
ADULT 4,000 6,200 3,200 3,2001,600 1,800
CHILD(6-12y) 2,000 3,100 1,600 1,600800 900
SENIOR 3,400 5,300 2,700 2,7001,300 1,800

Unit:JPY

CHAIRLIFT OPERATION TIMES AND LIFT TICKET DURATION

 1DAY2DAYSAMPMFROM 3PM lift ticketGondola Ascent Gondola Descent
Dec 14 - Mar 318：00～17：008：00～13：0012：00～17：0015：00～17：008：00～17：00 8：00～17：30
Apr 1 - May 68：00～16：3012：00～16：3015：00～16：308：00～16：30 8：00～17：00
Weekdays from 01 Apr to 28 Apr8：00～16：0012：00～16：0015：00～16：008：00～16：00 8：00～16：30

Unit:JPY

  • Afternoon lift tickets are available for purchase from 11:45
  • From 3PM lift tickets are available for purchase from 14;45
  • A complimentary "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONE DAY SKI PASS" is available on your date of birth. Please show valid ID (passport, driver's license, etc) to confirm your date of birth to receive a complimentary pass.
  • Those purchasing senior passes are required to show valid ID
  • Those without skis or a snowboard are strictly not allowed to traverse down the slopes
  • Sledding is only allowed at the "sled area"
  • Those without skis or a snowboard are not allowed on any chair lifts other than the "Barouche" chair lift
  • Open-period and opening hours may change depending on the condition of the weather

2019-2020 GALA PASSPORT (SEASON PASS)

Validity PeriodOn-Sale DateFirst Time Customer – Adult First Time Customer- Child
Dec 14 - May 6Dec 14 ~41,000 20,500
Feb 1 - May 6Feb 1 ~32,000 16,000
Mar 1 - May 6Mar 1 ~21,600 10.800
Apr 1 - May 6Apr 1 ~11,600 5,800
Validity PeriodOn-Sale DateRepeat Customer - Adult Repeat Customer - Child
Dec 14 - May 6Dec 14 ~39,000 19,500

Unit:JPY

GALA PASSPORT (Season Pass)
  • Please submit the application and payment at the INFORMATION DESK.
  • A discount is available for 1 DAY SKI PASSES at ISHIUCHI MARUYAMA, YUZAWA KOGEN Resort, JOETSU KOKUSAI, IWAPPARA Ski Area and MAIKO Snow Resort
  • The price includes the charge for an ID photograph
  • You are not able to use your own photos and that includes digital photography
  • Any beanies, hats, goggles and/or glasses are not be worn in the photo for the GALA passport application
  • Only customers who have purchased the previous ski seasons season passport may be elgible for the repeat customer discount

3 Mountain Pass

GALA, YUZAWA KOGEN and ISHIUCHI MARUYAMA are all connected.
You are able to go to all three mountains with a 3 MOUNTAIN PASS.

On January 4th 2020, you can to all three mountains with just a Gala ski pass (lift ticket)!

Image:3 Mountain Pass
PeriodAdult one-dayChild one-daySenior one-dayAdult two-daysChild two-daysSenior two-days
12/21 - 1/3, 3/16 - 3/29 5,700 4,2005,00010,0007,6008,900
1/4 - 3/15 6,200 4,700 5,500
  • Each day will cost an additional 3,800 yen per adult, 2,900 yen per child and 3,400 yen per senior using the 2-day ticket price as a base.
  • To receive senior discounts a valid ID (driver's license, passport, etc) for proof of age is required
  • Child rates also apply to children below the age of 6

Rental prices can be found here

*TAX included in all prices