【GALA】2026 Winter Season Concludes
GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort has concluded its 2026 winter season, welcoming approximately 300,000 visitors. The resort announced various year-round initiatives, including 35th-anniversary events, a revived night skiing event, new restaurants, and the upcoming Summer Park operation during the green season.
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- 📰 Published: May 9, 2026 at 04:01
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Looking down at Yuzawa Town hot spring resort from the downhill course.
2026 Winter Season
The 2026 winter season operated from December 13, 2025, to May 6, 2026.
Despite a shortened ski slope operating period due to light snowfall, the resort enhanced its tourism operations and snow activities other than skiing, attracting approximately 300,000 visitors throughout the season.
This season marked the 35th anniversary of the resort's opening, and 35 events were planned. A particularly noteworthy event was the "35th Anniversary Revival Night Skiing," which was brought back after 30 years and operated for a limited four days.
The night slopes offered a special atmosphere, different from the daytime, with the beauty of the night view from the night gondola, fireworks displays, and lantern releases, making it an attractive event even for non-skiers, enjoyed by many visitors.
Additionally, two new restaurants opened this season, enhancing the menu offerings for international visitors and further improving service.
Scenes from the 35th Anniversary Revival Night Skiing
Tourism Operations
This season, tourism operations were conducted for a total of 26 days: 7 days from December 13 to 19, and 19 days from April 18 to May 6.
During periods with snow cover, we operated sightseeing lifts and offered snow play, sledding, and snow activities such as "Snow Cart," "Moon Bike," "Snowmobile Sled Tour," and "Snow Buggy Tour," primarily utilized by international visitors.
In April, visitors enjoyed the remaining snow, and from April 29 onwards, they also enjoyed non-snow activities like mountain carts and festival stalls.
Notably, the two-day limited Niigata Prefecture resident discount offered during the latter half of Golden Week was utilized by many Niigata residents.
Garurap
On the YouTube channel "GALATV," "Garurap" is streamed annually on the last day of operation, where employees and staff rap to express gratitude to customers. This year marked the fifth year of Garurap, and this season was its final chapter. Please watch it.
GALATV Garurap 2026
Green Season "2026 GALA Summer Park" Operations
2026 GALA Summer Park
The "GALA Summer Park" will operate from July 18 to September 23, 2026. This season will see new attractions added, promising a summer of transformation!!
Please enjoy the summer mountains of GALA to the fullest!
2026 Winter Season
The 2026 winter season operated from December 13, 2025, to May 6, 2026.
Despite a shortened ski slope operating period due to light snowfall, the resort enhanced its tourism operations and snow activities other than skiing, attracting approximately 300,000 visitors throughout the season.
This season marked the 35th anniversary of the resort's opening, and 35 events were planned. A particularly noteworthy event was the "35th Anniversary Revival Night Skiing," which was brought back after 30 years and operated for a limited four days.
The night slopes offered a special atmosphere, different from the daytime, with the beauty of the night view from the night gondola, fireworks displays, and lantern releases, making it an attractive event even for non-skiers, enjoyed by many visitors.
Additionally, two new restaurants opened this season, enhancing the menu offerings for international visitors and further improving service.
Scenes from the 35th Anniversary Revival Night Skiing
Tourism Operations
This season, tourism operations were conducted for a total of 26 days: 7 days from December 13 to 19, and 19 days from April 18 to May 6.
During periods with snow cover, we operated sightseeing lifts and offered snow play, sledding, and snow activities such as "Snow Cart," "Moon Bike," "Snowmobile Sled Tour," and "Snow Buggy Tour," primarily utilized by international visitors.
In April, visitors enjoyed the remaining snow, and from April 29 onwards, they also enjoyed non-snow activities like mountain carts and festival stalls.
Notably, the two-day limited Niigata Prefecture resident discount offered during the latter half of Golden Week was utilized by many Niigata residents.
Garurap
On the YouTube channel "GALATV," "Garurap" is streamed annually on the last day of operation, where employees and staff rap to express gratitude to customers. This year marked the fifth year of Garurap, and this season was its final chapter. Please watch it.
GALATV Garurap 2026
Green Season "2026 GALA Summer Park" Operations
2026 GALA Summer Park
The "GALA Summer Park" will operate from July 18 to September 23, 2026. This season will see new attractions added, promising a summer of transformation!!
Please enjoy the summer mountains of GALA to the fullest!