Things to do in Yuzawa

If you don't ski, you only need to buy a gondola ticket. When you arrive at the gondola, buy a lift chair ticket to go to the bell of love. The lift chair is only open until 3pm. Remember to rent a pair of waterproof boots so you don't slip.

Gala Yuzawa was the perfect winter getaway! Easy train access, beautiful views, and fun activities for all ages—even beginners and kids. A smooth, family-friendly ski experience we’ll never forget!

Very cold and beautiful, white snow as far as the eye can see, and facilities are great, overall experience is delightful, we would like to return again if possible

Very easy to use. Just go to the ski ticket office and show the voucher image to the staff, and they will print out the ticket!

We had a loooot if fun! Great snow resort. If you have kids or first time seeing snow, I suggest going to Gala Yuzawa. it has quite a good spot. Gondola ride is amazing.

Take the cable car up to the ski slopes for a beautiful view. There are other activities to do up there besides skiing, such as moon biking through the snow.

On March 15, 2025, we had one adult and three children, so we chose two instructors. Lucy was great with the kids. We were surprised that after just two hours of lessons, they could already ski and were able to stop on their own. Despite being quite short-attention-span kids who usually get bored quickly, they managed to ski well. All three of them knew how to stop after just two hours. My son even managed to go up the mountain with me, which was great, even though he still couldn’t turn. Tony also taught me very well; after just two hours, I was able to stop and turn. If we had more time and had lessons for two hours each day, it would be perfect for the kids since they wouldn’t get too tired. I highly recommend both instructors – Lucy was fantastic with the kids, and Tony was excellent with the adults. Thanks again to both instructors for their wonderful teaching! As for the ski resorts, I would recommend Nakazato Ski Resort for kids' lessons because they have a carpet lift that makes it easier for the kids to get up the hill without getting tired. However, we took the kids to Iwappara, and they complained about being tired because they had to walk while carrying their skis.

I had a 3-hour snowboard lesson with instructor Quentin. He was an excellent teacher, teaching techniques quickly. He never gave up on me, so I didn’t give up either. Thank you so much, instructor, for pushing me to turn, both heel side and toe side, even though I wasn’t very confident in myself. I highly recommend this snowboard instructor to anyone going to Yuzawa!