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| GALA Yuzawa is in the town of Echigo Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture. Located about 200kms to the north of Tokyo, the area is famous for its impressive snowfall, and with skiing from 1,181m down to 358m, GALA Yuzawa resort is the perfect place to enjoy the excellent snow conditions. |
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| GALA Yuzawa has its own bullet train station right at the base of the resort. Step off the train, pick up your pass and gear and you're ready to go! It couldn't be easier. You can wake up in Tokyo and be on the slopes by 8 am! |
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All you need to do is take the Narita Express to Tokyo station. This will whisk you there in only 53 minutes, or 30 minutes by the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Station. At Tokyo station, follow signs for the Joetsu Shinkansen [Platforms 20-23] and take the train named Max-Tanigawa or Tanigawa.
Tokyo station to GALA Yuzawa station is very convenient and stress-free. [The fastest Joetsu shinkansen will get you there in just 77 mins.] |
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Get your ski pass from the information counter as you come out of the station turnstiles. You can also exchange your shinkansen pack for a pass here.
NB: To just play in the snow all you need is a return ticket for the Gondola. |
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Rental gear available from the Rental Counter on the same floor as the info Counter. |
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The Ski & Board School is located in the 'Cheers' building at the top of the Gondola. |
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