📷 GALA Yuzawa
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GALA Yuzawa
Projected to open December 14, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 14 — closed May 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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GALA Yuzawa is projected to open December 14, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February132cm avg
- #2January188cm avg
- #3March90cm avg · last season 16.1
Best weeks to book
- #1 20 Mar – 25 Mar · last season 21.2
- #2 27 Mar – 2 Apr · last season 8
- #3 3 Apr – 9 Apr · last season 15.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Oct 13, 10:02 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 14
Projected to open December 14, 2026
16 runs · 11 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
Unlock with ProHistorical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend · mid-upper forecast point
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About GALA Yuzawa
GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, directly accessible by bullet train from Tokyo, making it one of the most convenient ski destinations in the country. The resort features a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, modern lift systems, and a comprehensive snow activity center. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, on-site hot springs, and a snow park, with amenities such as equipment rentals, ski schools, and dining facilities. GALA Yuzawa stands out for its seamless integration with the train station, allowing visitors to step directly from the Shinkansen onto the slopes.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about GALA Yuzawa
- Where is GALA Yuzawa?
- GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is GALA Yuzawa?
- GALA Yuzawa runs from a base elevation of 400 m (1,312 ft) to a summit of 1,181 m (3,875 ft), giving a vertical drop of 781 m (2,562 ft).
- How big is GALA Yuzawa?
- GALA Yuzawa has 131 acres (53 hectares) of skiable terrain, 16 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- When is ski season at GALA Yuzawa?
- GALA Yuzawa typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does GALA Yuzawa get in a typical season?
- GALA Yuzawa averages 465 inches / 1180 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect GALA Yuzawa in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #425 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), GALA Yuzawa averaged -17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -30%, '15-16 -43%, '23-24 +23%. A pattern, not a promise.
