Take part in exciting activities and see the cherry blossoms! Explore Niigata from mid- to late April with family or friends

The GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort offers unrivaled accessibility, just a swift 74-minute ride from Tokyo Station to Gala-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train. As soon as you step through the ticket gates, the ski slopes await your exploration. Even if you arrive empty-handed, the resort boasts one of Japan's largest rental stores, stocked with the latest ski equipment models.

Take the gondola to the summit station, perched at a lofty 800-meter altitude, to find three different skiing areas each with a diverse range of slopes suitable for both novice and seasoned skiers. After enjoying the slopes to your heart's content, treat yourself to relaxation at the Spa Gala no Yu hot spring facility located on-site. Families will also find the resort particularly accommodating, with dedicated kids’ areas on the slopes and a cozy rest house at the gondola summit station complete with kids’ rooms.

Address
新潟県南魚沼郡湯沢町大字湯沢字茅平1039-2

Telephone Number
025-785-6543
GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort

Opening Times
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

[Spring Season]
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Opening period and hours are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.

Yuzawa Central Park is renowned for its approximately 400 cherry trees, including 280 Beniyama-zakura trees, the town tree of Yuzawa; 90 Somei-yoshino cherry trees; and 30 Shidare-zakura weeping cherry trees. The cherry trees reflecting off the surface of Hyotan-ike (Bottle Gourd Pond) inside the park make for the perfect photo op. It is one of Yuzawa's top cherry blossom spots.

The park is equipped with a track field, baseball field, tennis courts, water park, and other facilities where visitors can enjoy various sports and activities during the warm seasons from early summer to autumn. Within the grounds are various plants that are in season throughout the year, including maple trees that transform into warm-colored leaves in the fall. It is the perfect location to enjoy picnics and leisurely walks.

Address
新潟県南魚沼郡湯沢町土樽151-1

Telephone Number
025-787-3388

Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura is a facility where visitors can pick fresh Echigo-hime strawberries, a prized variety from Niigata! The strawberries are grown indoors, so they can be harvested even on rainy or snowy days. The freshly picked strawberries can be enjoyed at the rest area on-site.

Echigo-hime strawberries are famed for their large size and soft flesh that is juicy and exceptionally sweet. Winters in Niigata Prefecture are very cold with little sunlight, contributing to the slow maturation of these strawberries from January to June. This slow ripening process packs the fruits full of nutrients, resulting in large, sweet strawberries with minimal tartness.

The operating hours and prices at the facility may vary depending on the growth of the strawberries, so please check the official website for the latest information before your visit.

Address
新潟県南魚沼郡湯沢町大字湯沢750-1

Telephone Number
025-780-6011
Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Strawberry Village

Opening Times
Opening Period: Business starts from January and runs to the end of June (may also close irregularly)
Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (closes at 4:00 pm)
*May close earlier if strawberries sell out.