Top 9 Things to do Good for Kids in Yuzawa-machi, Chubu

International Ski and Snowboard School offering fun coaching to all ages/levels in any resort in the Yuzawa area. Experienced, professional instructors dedicated to making your time on the snow as awesome and enjoyable as possible.

The biggest draw of Kagura is great powder snow due to its high altitude. The ski area also has easy access to the backcountry area that attracts expert riders from all over the world. Stay at Wada Goya, a mountain hut on the ski hill, and enjoy the pure first track in the morning.

Naeba Ski Resort is connected with neighbouring Kagura Ski Resort by Dragondola, Japan’s longest gondola. The entire area is called “Mt. Naeba”, which consists of 4 ski areas and has many fans from home and abroad. Naeba Prince Hotel at the bottom of the ski area has 1,224 rooms and offers various fun experiences such as gourmet dining, shopping and hot springs. The resort has very convenient access from the Tokyo area as it takes just 2 and half hours by train or car.

GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is located in Yuzawa town, Niigata. GALA is the only ski resort in the world with our own Shinkansen (bullet train) station, which easily access from Tokyo only around 80 min. by direct shinkansen from Tokyo station or Ueno station. Our ski resort is well known for snow powder which skiers & snowboarders loved. There are tons of activities for everyone to enjoy such as snow sled, “Kanjiki” snow fun tour, snowmobile sleigh tour, or “Bell of Love” observation deck. Also, variety of restaurants you can enjoy here as well: Japanese cuisine restaurant, Blue Seal from Okinawa, Marion Crepes from Harajuku, and etc. After all activities you can relax in our spa area with Japanese onsen, indoor swimming pool, and outdoor jacuzzi. Then Shinkansen will be ready to bring you back to Tokyo within a few steps to end your day smoothly. Winter season usually open around mid of December to the beginning of May every year.