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Splendid Skiing Resorts in 'Snow Country'
'Snow Country' is
a Mecca for Japanese
and international winter
sports aficionados with one resort
directly connected to the Shinkansen
(bullet train) station. To the delight of
purists a deluxe resort offers
slopes designed and reserved
for skiers only.
A mega ski station features
numerous, varied courses
along with luxurious
accommodations. Make the
most of a Japanese winter
holiday and enjoy splendid
snow conditions.
* Click available ski resort name
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 GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort
GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is remarkably conveniently
located! Stepping out of the station after a swift 77 minutes
from Tokyo, the skier is directly connected to a ski slope.
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Tokyo is a mere 77 minutes away by Joetsu Shinkansen to
GALA Yusawa Station with a ski resort running right up to
the front door. This superb accessibility to great skiing
explains GALA Yuzawa
Snow Resort's magnetism
for winter sports enthusiasts
from Tokyo and vicinity.
Even arriving without
cumbersome equipment, the
care-free visitor needs only to
choose from the latest Salomon brand skis and snowboards
along with appropriate wear available from conveniently
located rental outlets. Furthermore, a variety of ski and
snowboarding lessons are available in English from beginner
to expert level instructions with
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A range of
levels such as a gentle slope
through the forest, a free-style
course and even a specialist
mogul run provides every thing
needed to find exactly what
suits one's desire and level of competence. An eclectic array of
satisfying food varying from Japanese to Western style
restaurants and cafes are close at hand; real hearth-baked pizza
is popular at the main dining restaurant. Worthy of note, GALA
Yuzawa Snow Resort is part of a group of businesses dealing
with JR-EAST, with resulting availability of discount tickets of
Shinkansen and Ski Pass available at View Plaza in major
stations in Tokyo metropolitan area; 'Suica', a cashless popular
IC card by JR EAST is accepted at most facilities for lift tickets,
restaurants, gift shops and rental shops.
'COWABUNGA' the
base building, provides visitors, skiers, snowboarders and
children too with relaxing activities at "GALA-NO-YU" Spa
including a fitness swimming
pool great for soothing tired
limbs. Partaking in winter sports
is a splendid experience at
conveniently accessible GALA
Yuzawa Snow Resort!
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Access: Tokyo ---(Shinkansen 'Max-Tanigawa' or 'Tanigawa')--- GALA Yuzawa 77-min.
No. of Courses: 11 Gondola: 1 Lifts: 8
1-day Pass: 4,300 Yen (Adult) Rental items: ski, snowboards, skiwear, sleds
Open: Due to open on Dec. 12 URL: http://www.galaresort.jp/winter/english/
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NASPA Ski Garden
The 'New Otani' hotel provides luxurious accommodations
along with specialized ski runs. Undeniably, NASPA creates
the perfect environment for avid skiers to enjoy to the fullest.
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A skiers-only family snow resort NASPA Ski Garden is located in
the mountains of Yuzawa Town. A few minutes drive by free
shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa main train station and built
directly behind the remarkable NASPA New Otani hotel, the
ski resort is perfectly conceived for family enjoyment,
beginners and intermediate level skiers. A special joy for
classic skiers snowboarding is
banned on all slopes; there
are eight runs varying from
gentle slopes for small
children and beginners to
steep, difficult courses plus
three thrilling mogul courses.
Quality rental ski gear and
wear are available as are a variety of ski lessons tailored to the
needs of each student with special lessons for children
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'Kandatsu-no-yu' hot spring is wonderfully
located on the slope for visitors and skiers to relax; NASPA New
Otani, a deluxe hotel located at the bottom of the ski slopes
features a variety of leisure
facilities throughout the
year.
Impressively large and
hot 826 square meters baths
supplied by what is known
as "hot water for beauty" are
a splendid reward for
relaxing tired muscles and
soothing the body after an exuberant day on the slopes.
Swimming pool and a fitness room are also available
year-round. Restaurants located on the slopes and inside the
hotel offer local country-style dishes, chef prepared French
cuisine, traditional Japanese dishes and other styles to the
hungry visitor. A fine array of Ski and Hotel packages and
on-line bookings are
available in English. Enjoy
winter sports to your heart's
content, relax and make your
stay a memorable one at
NASPA Ski Garden and New
Otani!
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Access: Tokyo ---(Joetsu Shinkansen)--- Echigo-yuzawa 1 hr. 20-min.
* Free shuttle bus available from Echigo-yuzawa Sta. 3-min. ride.
No. of Courses: 8 Lifts: 5
1-day Pass: 4,000 Yen (Adult) Rental items: ski, skiwear, sleds
Open: Due to open on Dec. 20 URL: http://www.naspa.co.jp/ski/index.html
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Naeba Ski Resort
The deluxe Naeba Prince Hotel is home within a huge and
popular ski resort. The world's longest gondola ride provides
panoramic views of splendid snow-clad scenery.
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Naeba has the distinction of being one of the best known and
fashionable ski resorts in all of Japan. Ever popular with skiers
and snowboarders, the magnificent mountain has hosted
many national and international ski and snowboard events.
The super abundance of snow allows for early season
openings in winter (earlier than other neighboring ski resorts)
and staying operational later
into the spring. Naeba Prince
Hotel located at the base of the
slopes is a focal point of the ski
resort. A massive and efficient lift
system whisks skiers up to a
wide variety of slopes that range
from easy and gentle at the base while more difficult mogul
runs and steep slopes nearer the top greet happy skiers and
snowboarders of all proficiency levels.
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Rental skis and
snowboard sets, clothing and individual gear are available
from a variety of choices of favorite
brand names. A special and thrilling
feature at Naeba is the world's
longest gondola, 'Doragondola', a
remarkable 5481 meters long (almost
3.5 miles!) connecting Naeba Ski
Resort and Kagura Ski Resort in 15
minutes is a photo enthusiast's
glorious opportunity for creating
take-home souvenirs of a dazzling white panorama of
mountains and valleys. The Naeba Prince Hotel with 1,299
comfortable rooms provides a splendid array of restaurants
and bars featuring everything from French and Italian cuisine
to authentic Japanese and Chinese dishes. Quality
entertainment and fine concerts are held in a vast event hall
during winter season. Outdoor
events include fireworks festivals
on snow, 'kamakura' (snow hut)
festival and more! Enjoy winter
sports in superb Naeba Ski
Resort and a relaxing stay at
excellent Naeba Prince Hotel!
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Access: Tokyo ---(Joetsu Shinkansen)--- Echigo-yuzawa 1 hr. 20-min.
* * Free shuttle bus available for Naeba Prince Hotel guests or Express bus for visitors available from Echigo-yuzawa Sta. 40-min. ride.
No. of Courses: 27 Gondola: 3 Lifts: 16
1-day Pass: 5,000 Yen (Adult) Rental items: ski, snowboards, skiwear, sleds
Open: Due to open on Nov. 22 URL: http://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/naeba-e/index.html
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