Gala Yuzawa

Shiozawa, Niigata

Gala Yuzawa is a ski resort in Shiozawa, Niigata, JP. It has 18 km of pistes, 10 lifts, elevation up to 920 m. Slopes break down into 6 km beginner, 6 km intermediate, 3 km advanced.

A breathtaking view of snowy Hokkaido mountains and village under a bright blue sky.

A scenic aerial view of a snow-covered town nestled in majestic mountains during winter.

Charming village in Japan with snow-covered landscape and mountain backdrop during twilight.

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Slopes

17.8 km

Lifts

10

Elevation

495–920 m

425 m vertical

Country

JP

Slopes by difficulty

intermediate 5.9 km

novice 5.1 km

unknown 3.0 km

advanced 2.6 km

easy 1.1 km

Lifts by type

chair lift · 9gondola · 1

36.95139, 138.77861

Sources: wikidata

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

KIJ Niigata Airport 115 km · ~2h 50m
MMJ Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 116 km · ~2h 51m
SDS Sado Airport 127 km · ~3h 8m

Nearest cities

Shiozawa (20,178) 11 km
Muikamachi (29,123) 16 km
Minamiuonuma (55,354) 17 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Gala Yuzawa have?

Gala Yuzawa has 10 ski lifts — 9 chair lift, 1 gondola.

How many kilometres of slopes at Gala Yuzawa?

Gala Yuzawa has 17.8 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Gala Yuzawa?

The highest lift-served point at Gala Yuzawa is around 920 m.

Where is Gala Yuzawa located?

Gala Yuzawa is located in Shiozawa, Niigata, JP.

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