Stays near Echigo Yuzawa Ski Area

Japan’s Bullet-Train Powder Playground

Echigo Yuzawa Ski Area's vibe: Onsen town, rail-fast, varied - based in Niigata with 81 lifts.

For the easiest mornings, stay close to the main base lift; for better value, zoom out and compare nearby areas on the map.

Extra tip: more listings sometimes show up using the Japanese name: 越後湯沢.

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Echigo Yuzawa ski resort from above on a beautiful day

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