What other travelers are saying about GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort
Definitely one of the busier and commercial feeling ski resorts here. Read up on how to beat the crowd. Having said that, the facilities are plentiful and thoughtful. Slopes are fun for the entire family. They have staff who assist you with the free winter shuttle bus service. Definitely worth the visit.
Has everything you’d need in one place. Having the Shinkansen station on site is a huge bonus!
The resort is equipped with everything, including rental of all the gear. Food, shops and facilities are all available - very impressive.
The ski slopes are varied and well cared for - a world class resort for the novice skier.
Mad genius idea for a day trip from Tokyo. Well organized / efficient setup - train station with rental, storage and cabin that takes you to the ski lifts with good options from beginner (green, blue) to intermediate (red) and some advanced (black). There’s also a spa (onsen) - enjoyable but not special. Food options limited but ok.
I brought the Tokyo Wide Pass (10,000 yen) when I arrived in Tokyo, and settled in hotel in Karuizawa. The reason I was not skiing in Karuizawa was that they use artificial snow which is less comfortable. On my second day I took JR to Gala Yuzawa (which is free!) and can see snowing once you get off JR (how exciting it is to a boy living in sub-tropical region). I joined the skiing with discount price (discount + 10% for equipment rental), and you can tell how much I have saved. The routes are of different difficulties, and for beginners there are coaches that speaks English and Chinese. It worth spend one day or more to this resort.
