Snow Adventures

people riding snow bikes on a winter slope, with snow-covered mountains and pine trees behind.
A group of smiling skiers waving from a Suica-branded snow vehicle at a ski resort in Japan.
people laughing while snow tubing together, wearing winter clothes and enjoying the snowy day.
GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT 2024
  • Welcome to GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort Snow Adventures!
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GALA Ski School

Language Offered: Japanese Language Only
Reception: Located in “Cheers” Rest House
How to Book: Pre-Reservation & Per Availability
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GALA Kids School

Language Offered: Japanese Language Only
Reception: Located in “Cheers” Rest House
How to Book: Pre-Reservation & Per Availability
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Foreign Language Ski School

Language Offered: English Language
Reception: Located in “Cawabanga” Base Station
How to Book:
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GIANT Ski School

Language Offered: Chinese Language Only
Reception: Located in “Cawabanga” Base Station
How to Book:
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Bell of Love Tour
(Observation Deck)

Snow-covered trees and a red observation deck at a ski resort with mountain views on a clear winter day
Mountain vista through red observation deck frame with snow-capped peaks against blue sky
GALA ski resort observation deck with orange trim overlooking snowy mountain range

Self-guided tour to the top of GALA Yuzawa. Ride with a gondola and then an open ski lift to the Ai-no-Kane (Bell of Love) Observation Deck and enjoy spectacular views of Yuzawa and the surrounding Mountain Ranges.

Ticket Purchase Location

Front Desk at “Cawabanga” Base Station or Information Desk at “Cheers” Rest House

Fee

Gondola 1 Day Pass
Adults: ¥3,000 / Child: ¥1,300
(Use of Diligence Gondola)

Barouche Roundtrip Pass
Adults: ¥1,000 / Child: ¥500
(To go to the bell of Love observation Deck, You must ride the Barouche Chairlift)

*Child(elementary school)

Duration

・60 minutes if you start from “Cawabanga” Base Station
・40 minutes if you start from “Cheers” Rest House

Tour Times

10:00 – 15:00

Age Limit

None

How do I get there?
  • Step 1:
    • Buy “＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊”　ticket in the “Cawabanga” Base Station
    • If you already have the Gondola Ticket & want to add the “Bell of Love” you can buy it at Info Desk at “Cheers” Rest House
  • Step 2:
    Take the “Diligence” Gondola to “Cheers” Rest House
  • Step 3:
    Walk outside & take the “Barouche” ski lift to the observation deck.
  • Step 4:
    Enjoy the amazing views of Yuzawa Valley and the XXX Mountain Range
  • Step 5:
    Go down the “Barouche” ski lift & enjoy some warm drinks and food at “Cheers” Rest House
  • Step 6:
    Check out some of our great Snow Adventures

Snowmobile Sled Tour

Snowmobile guide driving green Suica cart carrying visitors through snowy winter landscape at Japanese ski resort
Snowmobile towing orange Suica-branded passenger sled on snowy ski slope
Passengers riding in a green Suica-branded snow cart, providing comfortable transportation at Japanese ski resort

GALA Staff Guided Tour where you can enjoy riding in an open sled being pulled by a snowmobile through the winter wonderland. The tour starts from the “Cheers” Rest House and heads to the Northern Area of GALA where you can enjoy the amazing landscape and play in the show.

Event Duration

Dec. 13th – May 6th(plan)

Ticket Purchase Location

Ticket Counter in Kawabanga Ski Center or Snow Adventures Counter in Rest House “Cheers”

Reception location

Right side of Rest House “Cheers” Next to “Snow Enjoyment Park”

Reception hours

10:00 – 15:30

Opening Hours

10:00 – 16:00

Tour Duration

20 min

Destination

Restaurant “Ole” located in North Area

Fee

Adults: 3,500yen
Children: 3,000 yen (4years old and over)

Included in Ticket Price

¥500 Drink Ticket for Restaurant “Ole” Snow Tubing Enternace (both are located in North Area)

Age Limit

None

Snow Adventure Park & Sled Rental

lWinter sledding slope with transparent tunnel barriers in snowy resort
Parent and child enjoying sledding together in falling snow, sharing joyful laughter during winter activities in Japan
Inside view of covered moving walkway with skiers at winter resort
Child in blue winter snowsuit sitting on yellow sled, experiencing snow play activities at Japanese winter resort

Ticket Purchase Location

Front Desk at “Cawabanga” Base Station

Fee

Gondola 1 Day Pass
Adults: ¥3,000 / Child: ¥1,300
(Use of Diligence Gondola)

Sled Rental: ¥2,000

Duration

10:00 - 16:00

Age Limit

None

Snow Tubing Experiance

laughing children on blue snow tube with legs up in winter snow
Winter adventurer enjoying thrilling snow tubing descent through powdery snow at Japanese ski resort
Happy people riding snow tubes down snowy hill in bright sunlight
Joyful family moment captured during winter sledding adventure, sharing genuine smiles in falling snow at Japanese resort

Located in the North Area, you will need to take the Snowmobile Sled Tour to get here. The Snow Tubing Hill gives you a great opportunity to slip and slide down the snowy hill while laughing and enjoying with your friends.

Event Duration

Dec. 13th – May 6th(plan)

Ticket Purchase Location

Included in Snowmobile Sled Tour

Reception location

Right side of Rest House “Cheers” Next to “Snow Enjoyment Park”

Reception hours

10:00 – 15:30

Opening Hours

10:00 – 16:00

Tour Duration

Unlimited

Location

Next to Restaurant “Ole” located in North Area

Fee

Included in Snowmobile Sled Tour Fee

Age Limit

None

Moonbike Tour

Snow biker enjoying scenic mountain views at Japanese winter resort, demonstrating thrilling snow bike experience against snowy peaks
Moonbike snow vehicle overlooking snowy mountain range at ski resort
people on Moonbikes posing and waving at camera on snowy ski slope
Exciting snow bike adventure with friends at GALA Yuzawa ski resort, showcasing unique winter activities in Japan

GALA Staff Guided Tour on fully electric MoonBike through the GALA wonderland. Enjoy the views and chat with your friends without the noisy engine or exhaust.

With only two locations in all of Asia where you can ride the MoonBike it is definitely a unique experience.

It may seem a bit intimidating at first, but you can get the hang of it thanks to the GALA Staff instruction and care, allowing everyone from beginner to expert an amazing adventure.

Event Duration

Dec. 13th – May 6th(plan)

Ticket Purchase Location

Snow Adventures Counter in Rest House “Cheers”

Reception location

Snow Adventures Counter in Rest House “Cheers”

Reception hours

10:00 – 15:30

Opening Hours

10:00 – 16:00

Tour Times

10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00

Tour Duration

30 min

Destination

“Discovery” Course

Fee

5,500yen

Included in Ticket Price

Tour video recorded from your rental helmet camera

Age Limit

16 years or older

Number of Riders

1 person (Tandem not possible)

SnowKart Tour

Friends posing with eco-friendly electric SnowKarts at GALA Yuzawa, the exclusive location in Asia offering this unique winter adventure
Happy rider demonstrating the stable and safe electric SnowKart experience against stunning Japanese winter mountain backdrop
Close-up of the innovative electric ENVO SnowKart featuring quiet operation and modern design for sustainable winter adventures at GALA

Self Guided fully electric SnowKart Tour through the GALA wonderland. Enjoy the views and chat with your friends without the noisy engine or exhaust.

These Canada made snow machines were introduced to GALA from this season. Actually, GALA is the only place in Japan and even Asia where you can enjoy these SnowKarts.

The SnowKarts are quite stable and safe, but with an electric motor full of torque and a max speed of 20km/h, they are plenty of fun also.

GALA Staff will introduce the operation and explain to you all the safety aspects of riding this amazing machine.

Event Duration

Dec. 13th – May 6th(plan)

Ticket Purchase Location

Snow Adventures Counter in Rest House “Cheers”

Reception location

Snow Adventures Counter in Rest House “Cheers”

Reception hours

10:00 – 15:30

Opening Hours

10:00 – 16:00

Tour Times

10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30

Tour Duration

30 min

Destination

“Discovery” Course

Fee

4,500yen

Included in Ticket Price

Tour video recorded from your rental helmet camera

Age Limit

12 years or older

Number of Riders

1 person (Tandem not possible)

Moonbike, featuring a snow bike with ski front and track drive in action
Snowkart featuring ENVO snow vehicle and action shot of person riding in winter
now mobile sled carrying passengers at Japanese ski resort
snowshoeing featuring people on snowy trails and mountain views at sunset