GALA Yuzawa
Overview
Get a Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort 1-day lift ticket for world-class ski slopes on a direct bullet train ride from Tokyo! And gear rental options allow for a truly free-and-east day out on the slopes. Leave behind the bustle of Tokyo and enjoy a fun day in the snow at Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata. Start early with a high-speed Shinkansen ride to Gala Yuzawa Station. Next, get your lift ticket at the Information Counter and hop in the gondola for a scenic ride up the resort. Enjoy a free-and-easy day on the slopes and around the resort, take in the breathtaking views, and enjoy the restaurants, before the bullet train sweeps you away back to Tokyo. Going from Tokyo? **Get Shinkansen tickets to Echigo-Yuzawa Station [here](https://experiences.travel.rakuten.com/experiences/25956?l-id=25600_overview)!**
Highlights
- Enjoy a day of ski or snowboarding fun less than 2 hours from Tokyo Station on the Shinkansen
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each ticket!
- The "R" rental gear options include all you need for a day on the slopes: just hop on the train and go!
- For family-friendly snow play, sled and snow-boot rental is offered onsite for kids!
- Instant tickets — just book and go, same-day ok!
Key Information
Description
GALA Yuzawa is approximately 71 minutes from Tokyo. It is the only ski resort in the world that has a direct connection between a Shinkansen station and a ski center. Choose your preferred plan and enjoy the winter snow! *Operation period: December 16, 2023 ~ May 6, 2024
How it works
**From reservation to entry, it's a simple 2-step process!** 1: After booking on Rakuten Travel Experiences, an e-voucher will be sent to your registered e-mail address. 2: Exchange the voucher for an actual ticket on the day of your visit. On arrival at the Gala Yuzawa Information / Ticket Counter, click the link in the voucher e-mail sent to you at the time of booking. Then, click the "Use" button and show the screen to the staff (please ensure that your phone can connect to the internet before your visit) to receive your ticket.