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!
  • 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:
Homepage: Click Here

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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 towing orange Suica-branded passenger sled on snowy ski slope
Close-up of passengers in Suica-branded snow transport with penguin mascot sign
Excited passengers in Suica snow transport sled with snowmobile at GALA 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.

Ticket Purchase Location

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

Fee

Adults: ¥3,500 (12 years and older)
Children (3 – 12 years old): ¥3,000
Children 3 and under: Free

Duration

Approx. 20 minutes (to go from Cheers to North Area & back)
However, you can stay in North Area and enjoy the snow as long as you want until last ride

Tour Times

Start of Ticket Sales & First Tour: 10:00
Last Ticket Sale: 15:00
Last Tour: 15:15

Age Limit

None

Snow Adventure Park & Sled Rental

lWinter sledding slope with transparent tunnel barriers in snowy resort
People sledding down snowy slope with mountain range in background
Child sledding past covered walkway on snowy ski slope
Inside view of covered moving walkway with skiers at 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

Moonbike Tour

Moonbike snow vehicle overlooking snowy mountain range at ski resort
people on Moonbikes posing and waving at camera on snowy ski slope
riders on Moonbikes traversing snowy trail with mountain peaks in background

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.

Ticket Purchase Location

Snow Adventure Desk at “Cheers” Rest House

Fee

¥5,500 / per person

Duration

Approx. 30 minutes

Tour Times

Start of Ticket Sales: 10:00
Tour Times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00

Age Limit

16 years and older

SnowKart Tour

Person peace sign while riding snow bike in winter
Laughing woman riding red and black snow bike through powdery snow
Side view of snow biker in orange jacket creating powder spray

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.

Ticket Purchase Location

Snow Adventure Desk at “Cheers” Rest House

Fee

¥4,500 / per person

Duration

Approx. 30 minutes

Tour Times

Start of Ticket Sales: 10:00
Tour Times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00

Age Limit

12 years and older
(kids under 12 can ride on the adult rider’s lap)

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