ENJOY YUZAWA'S BEST SKI RESORTS

Readily accessible from Tokyu, resorts of Yuzawa are cater to all tastes and levels, from absolute beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

As a traditional hot spring town, Yuzawa has plenty of accommodation ranging from large hotels to high-end guesthouses.

JOETSU SHINKANSEN

The Joetsu Shinkansen runs from Tokyo to Niigata and stops at Echigo-Yuzawa Station, your gateway to the region.

ECHIGO-TSUMARI ART FIELD

Laying claim to being the largest open-air arts festival in the world, Echigo-Tsumari defies explanation and needs to be experienced.

FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL

Taking place each July, Fuji Rock is held at Naeba Ski Resort and is Japan's largest music festival.

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Best Yuzawa Ski Resorts: GALA Yuzawa, Kagura, Naeba, Joetsu Kokusai & Hakkaisan

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15 Things to Do Around Yuzawa & Where to Stay

A convenient stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Niigata, Yuzawa…

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Best Places to Stay in Yuzawa

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How to Get to Yuzawa

Yuzawa is a popular hot spring town located in Niigata. Best-known as a winter destin…

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HAKUBA→ ECHIGO YUZAWA

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NAGANO STN → ECHIGO YUZAWA

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From Yuzawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

As a stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Niigata, Echigo-Yuzawa …

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Joetsu Shinkansen (Tokyo--Yuzawa--Niigata)

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Joetsu Shinkansen Timetable

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Echigo-Yuzawa Station

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HAKUBA→ ECHIGO YUZAWA

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Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway & Alpine Botanical Gardens

Operating most of the year other than brief periods either side of winter, the Yuzawa…
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Mount Naeba & 'Dragondola' Ropeway

Standing 2145 metres above sea level, Mount Naeba is one of the major peaks of the ex…
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Mount Hakkai & Hakkaisan Ropeway

Mount Hakkai lies around 35km from Echigo-Yuzawa Station and is well-worth the effort…
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Echigo-Tsumari Art Field / Triennial

Running since 2000, Echigo-Tsumari Art Field or Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial (ETAT) o…
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Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE

Located in Tokamachi, Niigata, the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art…
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Matsudai Nohbutai Center

One of two major hubs for Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, the Matsudai Nohbutai Center is l…
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Kiyotsu Gorge inc. Tunnel of Light

Known as ‘Kiyotsukyo’ in Japanese, Kiyotsu Gorge is known for its unique rock formati…
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Kyororo Forest School

Located in the beautiful area of Matsunoyama – around 60 minutes drive for Echigo-Yuz…
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Bijinbayashi (Beauty Forest)

Translating as both Beauty Forest’ or ‘Forest of Beautiful Women’, Bijinbayashi is a …
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Hoshitoge Rice Terraces

Located in the Matsudai region of Niigata – not too far from Kyororo Forest School an…
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Autumn Leaves of Akiyamago

Tucked away in a quiet pocket of Niigata and Nagano prefecures, the area known collec…
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Mount Tangiawa & Tanigawadake Ropeway

Lying within Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Mount Tangiawa is known for its heavy sn…
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Fuji Rock Festival

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