Ski Resorts

  • Kagura・Mitsumata・Tashiro 
  • Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort　
  • GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort　
  • Maiko Snow Resort　
  • Iwappara Ski Resort　
  • Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort 　
  • Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort 　
  • NASPA Ski Garden　
  • Kandatsu Snow Resort 　
  • Yuzawa Nakazato
  • Mt.Naeba（Naeba・Tashiro・Kagura）
  • Hakkaisan 
  • Ipponsugi (small bunny run for skiers only)
  • Yuzawa Park
  • Nakazato Snow Wood
  • Snow Link – 3 mountains 1 pass – Ishiuchi/Gala/Yuzawa Kogen

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort

https://gala.co.jp/winter/english/

  • Located 2.1km from Echigo-Yuzawa train station
  • The only ski resort in the world with a shinkansen station
  • Free shuttle bus from the station
  • Kids snow play area 
  • Fun snow play activities for all ages
  • Gala offers snow experiences for skiers & non-skiers 

Hakkaisan

https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/hakkaisan/winter/

  • Located 24km from Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Access only by own car or taxi
  • 11 courses
  • Mogul slopes & deep snow
  • Longest run 5,280m
  • Children up to elementary age are free to ski

Ipponsugi

http://www.ipponsugi.net

  • Located a few hundred metres from Echigo-Yuzawa train station on West side
  • Small one-lift ski hill – 400m
  • Skiers only
  • Perfect for beginner skiers / children
  • Family friendly
  • Snow play for children
  • Sledding
  • Mochi demonstrations
  • Kamakura (snow huts)

Ishiuchi Maruyama

http://ishiuchi.or.jp/

  • Located 7.3km from Echigo-Yuzawa train station
  • 13 lifts
  • 24 courses
  • One of Japans largest snow parks
  • Half pipe 170cm long and 6.7m high
  • Night skiing every night
  • Free shuttle bus from East side of station using the blue or orange bus
  • Non-skiers can enjoy the snow
  • Rent a Dome Tent – enjoy the beautiful view in a heated dome 

Iwappara

https://www.iwa-ppara.com/

  • Located 5.3km from Echigo-Yuzawa train station
  • Wide slopes great for beginners
  • Free shuttle bus from East side of the station
  • Kids snow play area
  • Sledding

Joetsu Kokusai

http://www.jkokusai.co.jp/ski

  • Located 14km from Echigo-Yuzawa train station
  • Catch a local train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Joetsu International Ski Ground Station
  • Bus leaves from East side of Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Kids snow play area

Kagura - Mitsumata - Tashiro

https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/kagura/

  • Located 8.2km from Echigo-Yuzawa train station
  • Bus leaves from East side (not free)

Kandatsu Snow Resort

http://www.kandatsu.com/

  • Located 4.5km from Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Night skiing on Friday, Saturday & nights before holidays
  • “Almost all Night” riding from 6pm-2am on Friday, Saturday & nights before holidays
  • Enjoy very large amounts of quality snowfall due to its geographical location
  • Snow park
  • Kids snow play area with sledding, tubing & snow rafting
  • New tree run opened in 2019 2020
  • Onsen Kami no yu located on the 4th floor – Indoor & Outdoor onsen

Maiko

https://www.maiko-resort.com/winter/

  • Located 9.3km from Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Off piste zone
  • Tree Run Areas for experienced riders. You must register prior online and collect returnable armband on the day. 
  • Night skiing 4pm-8pm Friday, Saturday & the nights before holidays
  • Elementary school students can receive a Maiko 1 Day pass for free on the third Sunday of the month: 19th January 2025, 16th February 2025, 16th March 2025
  • 26 courses
  • Kids play area
  • First track tours are available  – ask at the Day Ski Centre.
  • Onsen on 1st level
  • Free shuttle bus from Echigo-Yuzawa station

NASPA Ski Garden

https://www.naspa.co.jp/ski/

  • Located 2.2km from Echigo-Yuzawa train station
  • Skiers-only NO snowboarding allowed
  • Popular ski hill for families with children
  • NASPA short for “Nature & Sports Personal Area”

NAEBA

https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/naeba/winter/

  • Located 25.2km from Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Lift connected with Kagura ski resort via the Dragondola Japans longest gondola
  • The area is called Mt Naeba
  • Prince Hotel is located at the base of the ski area

Nakazato Snow Wood

https://www.yuzawa-nakazato.com/winter/

  • Located 6km from Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Ski slope in front of Angel Grandia Hotel
  • Family friendly
  • Kids snow play area

Yuzawa Kogen

http://www.yuzawakogen.com/en/

  • Located 800m from  Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • One of the world’s largest ropeway holding up to 166 people
  • Bunny slope ideal for beginners
  • Snow play areas for children at the summit
  • Perfect viewing area & photo opportunity at the summit for non-skiers
  • Onsen at base building open 12pm-6pm

Yuzawa Nakazato

https://www.yuzawa-nakazato.com/winter/

  • Located 6.3km from Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Free shuttle bus from East side
  • Ideal ski area for beginners
  • Night skiing on Saturdays from early January – early March
  • Onsen at base building
  • Magic carpet for beginners
  • Volcom shop

Yuzawa Park

http://www.park-resort.com/ski/

  • Located 5.4km from Echigo-Yuzawa station
  • Yuzawa Park Hotel at the base of the resort

Yuzawa Snow Link

https://www.yuzawasnowlink.com/

One Day – Three Mountains – One Pass

  • Ishiuchi Maruyama
  • Gala Snow Resort
  • Yuzawa Kogen