GALA Yuzawa
The world's only ski resort with its own bullet-train station — a Shinkansen from Tokyo arrives directly at the gondola base.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
542m (1,778ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,181m (3,875ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
640m (2,100ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,100cm (433in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
17
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
70ha (173ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
35%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
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