Gala Yuzawa (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Gala Yuzawa is a ski resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 167 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Ski resort |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | ガーラ湯沢スキー場 |
| Location | Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gala-Yuzawa Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 167 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 236 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 261 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.95139, 138.77861 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://gala.co.jp/winter/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gala-Yuzawa Station, about 1.9 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (ガーラ湯沢スキー場) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 2 km away
- Echigo Yuzawa Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 3 km away
- NASPA Ski Garden – Ski resort, about 4 km away
- NASPA Cosmos Garden – Park, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.