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Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
Just 80 minutes from Tokyo! A ski resort with everything you need plus family-friendly fun.
When it comes to a day on the slopes, Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort ranks at the top of day trip skiing spots, just about 80 minutes from Tokyo. Take a free shuttle bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, or step off and immediately onto the slopes at Echigo-Nakazato Station on the Joetsu Line, where the train platform connects directly to the Ski Center restaurants and shops.
The slopes feature a diverse layout, from wide, gentle beginner slopes to steep runs for advanced skiers. There are also ungroomed courses and a tree run area winding through the woods.
For families and kids, check out dedicated zones like Angel Slope, complete with snow escalator for those less comfortable with lifts, and the Smile Kids Park (entry fee of 1,000yen), where kid-friendly skiing, snowboarding plus sledding and snow tubing await. As an added perk, there are even two free kids’ spaces, making it an ideal destination for families to enjoy snow activities together.
Highlights
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Ski resort in Echigo Yuzawa ranked highly popular among families.
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Convenient access for day trips, just about 80 minutes from Tokyo.
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Ski center with restaurants and shops is directly connected to JR Echigo-Nakazato Station.
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Full variety of slopes for beginners to advanced skiers.
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Well-equipped with courses and areas designed for kids.
Photos
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![Courses for everyone, whether beginner or advanced.]()
Courses for everyone, whether beginner or advanced.
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![Ungroomed courses are a hit with advanced skiers.]()
Ungroomed courses are a hit with advanced skiers.
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!["Smile Kids Park," perfect for children’s first take to the slopes.]()
"Smile Kids Park," perfect for children’s first take to the slopes.
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![Kid-friendly areas like mini tree runs are also available.]()
Kid-friendly areas like mini tree runs are also available.
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![Snow escalator ensures a smooth experience for those less comfortable with lifts.]()
Snow escalator ensures a smooth experience for those less comfortable with lifts.
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![Direct access from the station straight to the slopes.]()
Direct access from the station straight to the slopes.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
We don’t have foreign language pamphlets. English and Traditional Chinese signs are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Free Wi-Fi is available in the Nakazato Ski Center.
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Do you have rental snowboards, ski boards?
Yes we do.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Yes, it is.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Yes.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 湯沢中里スノーリゾート
- Postal Code
- 949-6103
- Address
- 5044-1 Tsuchidaru, Yuzawamachi, Minamiuonumagun, Niigata
- Telephone
- 025-787-3301
- Closed
- Early April to late December ※Open throughout the ski season
- Business Hours
- Lift operating hours 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Admission
- Lift 1-day ticket Adults 5,500yen, Seniors・High school and junior high school students 4,500yen, Elementary school students 2,700yen／5 hours ticket Adults 4,600yen, Seniors・High school and junior high school students 3,800yen, Elementary school students 2,200yen
- Access
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(1)Directly connected to JR Joetsu Line’s Echigo-Nakazato Station.
(2)About 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Joetsu Shinkansen Echigo-Yuzawa Station.
(3)About 10 minutes by car from Kan-etsu Expressway Yuzawa I.C. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)