New store "GRAVITY YUZAWA" opens!

This winter, the winter sports specialty store "GRAVITY YUZAWA"
It's open.

We will be selling a wide range of high-quality Goldwin snowwear, including Gala Yuzawa exclusive items from the popular brand THE NORTH FACE.
Business hours: 7:40-19:00 *Hours change during the spring season.

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GALA no YU

After playing, enjoy the hot springs and pool
Refresh!

In addition to the hot springs, there are also plenty of facilities for you and your children to enjoy, such as a fitness pool, an open-air jacuzzi, and a children's pool. In the adjoining free rest area, the IRORI Lounge, you can take off your shoes and relax, so even guests with children can use the facility with peace of mind.

Hours and Price

Business period December 13, 2024 (Friday) - May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)
Opening times 12:00-19:00 (Spring season hours will change)
Facilities available All facilities of GALA no YU including fitness pool and hot springs
Price Enter by 15:00 15:00~19:00
adult Elementary school students adult Elementary school students
Admission Fee
Towel set included
¥1,000 ¥600 ¥1,300 ¥800
Swimsuit Snow gear rental ¥500 ¥500

*Free for infants and preschoolers (towel set not included).

Premium Dryer

Luxurious care after skiing! Get smooth and shiny hair with the Dyson ReFa Kinjo premium hair dryer

Location GALA no YU Men's and Women's Powder Rooms, Cowabunga 2nd Floor Women's Toilet Powder Room, Cheers 1st Floor Women's Toilet Powder Room
Price 100 yen/5 minutes

hot spring

While you wait for the Shinkansen or before driving, you can relax in the hot water and refresh your tired body after a day of skiing.

hot spring

Powder Room

*Mixed bathing is not permitted for elementary school students or older.

Pool

A bright, glass-walled heated indoor pool where you can enjoy the snowy scenery. There is also a lazy river, a jacuzzi with massage effects, and a children's pool.
You will need to wear a swimsuit to use the facility.

Open-air Jacuzzi

The outdoor jacuzzi in the outdoor area is comfortable even in the cold winter with its warm bubbles.

Children's Pool

The pool is 60cm deep, so even children can play safely. Hit the clown on the wall with a ball!!!

Fitness Pool

There are various fitness pools available, including a relaxation pool that can be used while lying down, a hot jacuzzi with warmer water, and a water flow pool where you can swim endlessly with the help of water currents.

Notes on using the fitness pool

  • Children must be accompanied by a guardian.
  • Please refrain from bringing children who are still in diapers to the facility.
  • Please note that the water flow and hot jacuzzi are 135cm deep.
  • Please wash your feet and take a shower before entering the bath.
  • Where bars are installed, please be sure to hold onto the bar before using the facility.
  • Please be careful of slipping hazards around the pool and near the pool entrance.

Outdoor sauna (reservation required)

This season too, you can enjoy the ever-popular outdoor sauna in the outdoor area GALA no YU-no-Yu! For sauna lovers, the loyly experience in a tent-type sauna during the cold winter is something special. Come experience the ultimate relaxation with GALA's unique sauna routine, which includes a sauna, a snow bath (not a cold bath), and an open-air bath. Depending on the timing, you may even be able to see the Shinkansen!

Outdoor sauna 1

Outdoor Sauna 2

Outdoor Sauna 3

Business period Dec 13th 2024 -Mar 31st 2025
Ski Center "Cowabunga" 3rd floor
GALA no YU reception (reservation required)
Usage time 12:00~14:00
Travel time 2h
Usage Price 1 tent (for 4 people) 15,000 yen
*A separate admission fee GALA no YU will be charged at reception.

*The outdoor sauna requires reservations at least two days in advance.
*The usage Price does not include Price of use at GALA no YU (hot springs, pool, and open-air jacuzzi).
*Please wear a swimsuit when using the facility. (Swimsuit Snow gear rental are available, but numbers are limited.)
*There are no vending machines in the outdoor sauna area, so please bring your own drinks.
*You may bring drinks into the outdoor sauna, but please refrain from bringing food.



reservation

Click here to make a reservation for the 13:00 start

Click here to make a reservation for the 4pm start

From here on, you will be redirected to an external site.

How to apply and the process on the day

Sauna flow

shop

The ski center "Cowabunga" has two stores: "Souvenir Shop " Kayahirado"", which sells GALA original goods, local sake, rice snacks, bento boxes, and other Niigata specialty products, and "Snow Sports Store " Gelespo "", which has a wide selection of sports items from popular brands.
Snow Sports Store " Gelespo "Cheers Store, located inside Gondola Lift summit rest house Cheers, sells items that are immediately useful on Trail.

souvenir

Souvenir corner

Souvenir corner

                     

place "Cowabunga" 2F, "Cheers" 1F
Business period 4/22 (Mon) - 5/6 (Mon, national holiday)
Usage time 7:40~19:00 Cheers 16:00

Sports items

Sports shop "Gelespo"

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Online Shop
“JRE MALL ~ Souvenir Shop " Kayahirado" ~”

At the online shop JREMALL, you can earn and use JRE points!
At JREMALL Souvenir Shop " Kayahirado", you can purchase Niigata Prefecture specialties, GALA original goods, and even GALA Chairlift tickets!

JREMALL Souvenir Shop " Kayahirado"

Lockers and changing rooms

Men's and women's locker rooms and changing rooms

Cowabunga 2F


Powder room in the women's locker room (only on 2nd floor Cowabunga)

Large lockers that can be used as many times as you like throughout the day. Changing rooms with curtains are available. There is also a powder room next to the women's lockers.

place Ski Center " Cowabunga" 2F
size Height 64 x width 48 x depth 54 cm
Fee 1,000 yen (unlimited withdrawals per day)
Usage time 7:00-18:00 (cleaning will be done after 18:00)

*Please purchase a locker ticket when using.


Unisex locker rooms & changing rooms

Cowabunga 3F

Recommended for families and groups, these large lockers can be used as many times as you like throughout the day. There are separate changing rooms for men and women, as well as private changing rooms with curtains.

place Ski Center " Cowabunga" 3F
size Height 64 x width 48 x depth 54 cm
Fee 1,000 yen (unlimited withdrawals per day)
Usage time 8:00-16:00 (*Some dates may be subject to change)

*Please purchase a locker ticket when using.


How to use the lockers
Please check in advance

When you leave your locker, make sure it is locked.
Please

Suica Large Locker

Suica Large Locker

If you are looking for a large locker that can fit your suitcase, click here! Payment can be made by either Suica or cash.

place Ski Center " Cowabunga" 3F
size S to LL
Fee 300 yen to 2000 yen

* Price vary depending on size

Coin lockers

Coin lockers are convenient for storing small items.
Available at four locations: Ski Center " Cowabunga" and Rest House "Cheers".

Location
1. Ski Center " Cowabunga" 3F, next to the smoking area
② Rest House "Cheers" 1F, 2 locations near the entrance
Restaurant " PALPAL " in Rest House "Cheers"

Price: 200 to 300 yen

Free rest area
ZASHIKI

A rest area where you can take off your shoes and relax

This is a free resting space where you can take off your shoes. The lounge also has the IRORI Cafe and massage machines (fees apply), creating a relaxing atmosphere where even non-skiers can relax.
Please feel free to use this facility to relax while waiting for the Shinkansen or after skiing.

place Ski Center "Cowabunga" 3rd floor
Business period From Dec 13th, 2024
Usage time 7:00~19:00
Facilities Snack corner "IRORI Café Suzuki Farm"
Hot spring and pool facility "GALA no YU"

Delivery corner

Delivery corner

Send your heavy luggage and travel light!

Skis, Snowboard, boots, and other heavy luggage can all be sent in advance, allowing you to travel easily by Shinkansen and pick them up at GALA Yuzawa on the day of your skiing trip.

place Ski Center "Cowabunga" 3rd floor
Business period From Dec 13th, 2024
Usage time 8:00~18:00
Shipping Procedures Please complete the shipping procedure at least 3 days before your departure.
Delivery company Available through any courier company
Round-trip delivery by various courier companies is also available.

Delivery address

〒949-6101
Niigata Prefecture Minamiuonuma District Yuzawa Town Yuzawa Town Yuzawa Town Yuzawa Town
To GALA Yuzawa Delivery Corner

*Please be sure to write the date of skiing on the shipping label.

Contact Us

080-3703-7795 (営業期間のみ)

This phone number will only be accepted during our operating period (December 13, 2024 - May 6, 2025).

Luggage storage

 

At the delivery corner, we offer a luggage storage service overnight. You can choose the period for which you would like your luggage stored, so please feel free to use this service.

Items in storage

  • Skis
  • Ski Boots
  • Snowboard
  • Snowboard Boots etc.

*If you pack your skis, Snowboard etc. in a case, we will store them for Price of one piece of luggage.
*Please note that if the skis, boots, etc. are not in the case, separate Price will apply.
*Please note that if you are unable to pick up your item within the specified period, an additional Price of 300 yen per day will be charged.

Storage period Price
On the day (locker available) ¥700
On the day (locker not available) ¥2,400
Until the next day (1 night) ¥1,500
2 days (2 nights) ¥2,000
3 days (3 nights) ¥2,500
10Days ¥3,500
30Days ¥9,000

We cannot accept cash or valuables.

*We cannot store luggage during the day, so please use a locker or other facility.

Large luggage storage service

Suitcases and other large luggage that do not fit in the lockers will be stored at the delivery corner on the 3rd floor. Please leave your suitcases and other luggage in the lockers and leave them empty before storing them.

Storage period Price
When using lockers 700 yen per piece of luggage
If you do not use the lockers 2,400 yen per piece of luggage

*Items can only be stored during the day.

*We will check your locker ticket when we accept your luggage.

Kids Room (reservation required)

There is a kids' room on the second floor of Gondola Lift summit rest house "Cheers" where you can take off your shoes and relax. You can also eat and drink in the kids' room, so please come and relax with your tired children.

place Gondola Lift Summit Rest House "Cheers" 2nd floor kids room
Usage period From Dec 13th, 2024
Application period By 12:00 noon on May 6, 2024
Gondola Lift Summit Rest House "Cheers" 1F Information
Usage time 8:00~16:00
Price 4,000 yen per group
*One group is limited to 6 people, including children under elementary school age.

Click here to book the kids room

*If there are vacant seats, you can also make a reservation on the day. If you would like to attend, please come to the information desk on the first floor of the rest house "Cheers."
*There will be no staff in the kids' room at all times, so please keep an eye on your children.
*Exclusive room reservations and specified tables are not possible.
* You can bring your own food from the restaurant, but please be sure to return the dishes yourself.

Room reservation & table reservation
(Reservation required)

GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT will be suspending reservations to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Secure a table and enjoy your meal

The private room View Room" on the second floor of the rest house "Cheers" can be rented out for private use or you can reserve a table.
This service is recommended for those who want to enjoy a relaxed and leisurely meal.

View Room Tanigawa

View Room Rolling Machine [Makihata]

Exclusive room reservation

Date of use Dec 13th 2024 -Mar 31st 2025
Usage time 8:00~16:00
Fee Tanigawa (accommodates up to 40 people)
30,000 yen
Makihata (accommodates up to 20 people)
10,000 yen
Flow on the day of use Before you begin using the service, please tell us your reservation name at Cheers 1F Information Desk and pay the service fee.
Upon payment, you will receive details of your reservation location.
Exclusive room reservation
Application period

December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Usage period
December 16, 2024 - March 31, 2025
予約 025-785-6437

* Applications accepted only on weekdays until Friday, December 13th

*There are days when the service is unavailable due to group reservations, etc.

Table reservation

Date of use Dec 13th 2024 -Mar 31st 2025
Usage time 8:00~16:00
Fee 4,000 yen (4 seats per table)
Flow on the day of use Before you begin using the service, please present the "Purchased Ticket" screen at Cheers 1F Information Desk and pay for the service fee. When you pay, you will be provided with details of the reservation location.
*You will be sharing a table in a private room with other customers.
Table reservation
Application period

December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Usage period
December 16, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Make a reservation here

*From here on, you will be redirected to an external website.

*There are days when the service is unavailable due to group reservations, etc.

This ski center is directly connected to GALA YUZAWA STATION on the Joetsu Shinkansen. You can buy tickets, use the locker rooms, and do all the other preparations you need to do before hitting Trail here!
The building also houses a free rest area where you can relax before heading home, as well as hot springs.

1F parking
Shuttle Bus stop
2F GALA YUZAWA STATION (ticket gate)
Gondola Lift Station
Ticket counter/information
Snow gear rental Corner
"KOMEKO Crepe"
Souvenir shop "Souvenir Shop " Kayahirado""
Changing rooms & lockers
Green Window
ATM
Currency exchange machine
3F Delivery corner
Snow gear rental PICK UP BOX
Changing rooms & lockers (unisex)
GALA no YU
Free rest area ZASHIKI
Large lockers that accept Suica
Season Locker

This is the main rest house attached to Gondola Lift summit station. It has a restaurant, Snow Gear Rental Cheers Branch, information, etc. There is also a food court with the largest number of seats in GALA Yuzawa and other dining options.

1F Information
Food court "Palpal"
Snow Gear Rental Cheers Branch
First aid station
Coin lockers
Snow Activities reception
Currency exchange machine
2F BLUE SEAL
View Room
STATION WORK

Payment Information

Information on credit cards, barcode payments, gift certificates, and other methods of payment that can be used at each facility of GALA Yuzawa.

Cards with this mark can be used

Available barcode payments
(QR code payment)

Available vouchers

GALA in-venue voucher / View gift certificate / "Thank you Yuzawa" support appreciation voucher / Hometown Niigata support donation voucher / Yu-tan

Ski Center "Cowabunga"

Shop cash credit
card
Transportation
Electronic Money
UnionPay
card
Barcode
settlement
(Chinese only)
Coupon
Ticket Counter
Snow gear rental
Souvenir Shop
"Souvenir Shop " Kayahirado""
GALA no YU × × ×
Locker ticket vending machine *1 × × ×
Vending machine *2 × × × ×
KOMEKO Crepe × × ×
Delivery corner × × ×

*1 If you wish to purchase a locker ticket with a payment method other than cash, please purchase it at the ticket counter.
*2 There are also vending machines that only accept cash.

Rest House "Cheers"

Shop cash credit
card
Transportation
Electronic Money
UnionPay
card
Barcode
settlement
(Chinese only)
Coupon
restaurant
"Palpal"
× ×
restaurant
"Blue Seal"
Snow Gear Rental Cheers Branch
Cheers
Information
activity
kinds
View gift certificate
Yutan (1000 yen)
Thank you Yuzawa support coupon
Niigata Hometown Support Donation Voucher (Experience)

ATM

At the ATM "VIEW ALTTE," you can use services such as setting up various View Card settings, charging your Suica from your View Card, and withdrawing deposits from affiliated financial institutions.

Currency exchange machine

Location

* Two parking spaces near the locker room on the second floor of the ski center "Cowabunga"
〇 Rest House "Cheers" 1F 1 unit

You can charge your transportation IC card such as Suica at the green ticket vending machines at GALA YUZAWA STATION.