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GALA Yuzawa Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed May 6
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Resort Guide
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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for GALA Yuzawa
Lifts
11
Skiable area
131 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(16 total)
Beginner
6
35% of terrain
Intermediate
7
45% of terrain
Advanced
3
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Cowabunga – This popular après-ski bar at GALA Yuzawa is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, craft beers, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 619cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 542cm full-season avg
619cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~495.2 cm. That's 20% below the 5-year average (619 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (542 cm).
GALA Yuzawa Season Snowfall
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GALA Yuzawa Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 605cm with an average of 112 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 39% above this average (841cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 33cm | 9 days | 2cm | 12cm | 11cm |
| December | 139cm | 23 days | 27cm | 65cm | 18cm |
| January | 188cm | 28 days | 100cm | 137cm | 19cm |
| February | 132cm | 23 days | 145cm | 166cm | 16cm |
| March | 90cm | 21 days | 139cm | 163cm | 14cm |
| April | 22cm | 7 days | 65cm | 117cm | 8cm |
| May | 0cm | 1 days | 3cm | 27cm | 1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
26 days scored, from 20 Mar
27
Best Day
21 Mar
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Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
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Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 2721 Mar1cm
- 2520 Mar2cm
- 2322 Mar
April 2026
- 227 Apr
- 218 Apr1cm
- 195 Apr
March scored highest for GALA Yuzawa in 2025-26. Based on 26 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 14, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
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.
- Which ski pass covers GALA Yuzawa?
- GALA Yuzawa is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- 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.
