GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
GALA湯沢スキー場
GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort in Yuzawa Town that is directly connected to its own Shinkansen station, GALA Yuzawa Station. You can go through the ticket gate and reach the slopes right away. The resort has restaurants, locker rooms, shops and a hot spring, and a free rest space where you can take off your shoes and relax.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open 8:00-16:30.
- Admission
1-day lift ticket: adults 8,000 yen, elementary students 4,000 yen (price at the resort).
- Getting there
0 minutes from JR GALA Yuzawa Station (Joetsu Shinkansen); about 5 minutes by car from Yuzawa IC.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- 2026-27 season: planned to open 12 December 2026 and close 5 May 2027.
- The free IRORI Lounge lets you take off your shoes and rest.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Niigata and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Niigata
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:34
- Sunrise06:13
- Dhuhr11:29
- Asr14:19
- Maghrib16:41
- Isha18:11
Times are calculated for Niigata City. Times may differ elsewhere in Niigata.
Places to pray near GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): niigata-kankou.or.jp