This snow/ski resort, is accessible for everyone even you are not doing ski. The ticket price for gondola, not too pricey. But, if you only want to play snow, maybe this is not for you. In fact, you can play snow outside the door near the rental area, with barely no one there. (No need to ride the gondola). There were too many people, and it can be dangerous if you are not aware of the ski-people. Even the parking space was full, and we need to find ourselves a parking spot, 15 minutes walking from the entrance. But still, there are many things to do other than skiing that you can choose. We were so lucky to have a snowfalls! But still, it was a good experience for all of us, especially me, who loves Japan the most.

A very ideal ski resort that is accessible via Tokyo. If you are looking for a nearby ski experience near Tokyo, this is the place. Can get very crowded on some parts but there are also some places here that are not crowded. All in all a good place and would recommend.

If you’re around Tokyo, if you can squeeze it in on your itinerary, please do. This is an amazing place! Winter Wonderland indeed. We went there around February this year. Be prepared with winter clothes. There are rental gears inside, but you can also bring your own. 🤍

Great ski/snowboard resort for beginners to intermediates. Access from Tokyo’s amazing (walk right off the Shinkansen to the resort, pick up your rental gear, then walk to life and go!) Views are beautiful and slopes are not so crowded on weekdays. Try to cafe which is on the edge of the slopes and is a great spot to take a break.

Lots of fun with family. Rent 2 sledges for a family. We spend 3-4 hours over here. If you wanna play snow. You better rent weather proof suit and rubber boots. Train from Ueno to Gala YUZAWA is convenient and easy. Trip start 8am it takes only 1 hr to arrive at Gala YUZAWA. Buy ticket and equipment rental take around 20-30 mins. Gondola will take around 10-12 mins to get the ski mountain. It’s a good place to visit even though you don’t ski. My kid really like to play here.

We had a good experience at Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort. As soon as we arrived at the station, there were people guiding tourists were to buy tickets. On the same floor, there are counters where you get your gondola and lift tickets. If you won’t be skiing, like us, you just need a gondola ticket and you will be able to go up and down as many times as you want during the day. The ride takes just a few minutes. We had big bag packs and left them at the station because it’s the only place where they have big lockers. We rented moon bikes at the top, they give you a helmet with a camera. When the activity ends, they give you a QR code so you can download your video.

GALA is easily accessible via shuttle from Echigo Yuzawa Station at Platform 5 (take the orange line). If you are not a local, don't worry because everything would be available in various languages as well. For example, if you are there to rent anything, forget the fear of being unable to communicate with the staff on what you want including your sizes etc. They have self-selection stations that allows you to pick and choose what you'd like to rent from sets to ala carte if you happen to bring some of your own gear eg. snowboarding wear etc. Prices are very friendly as well, with the snowboarding board, boots and helmet at a friendly 8500 yen, and a half-day, one-day lift ticket at 6500 yen. Be prepared to be greeted by powder snow with a variety of narrow and wide slopes. I was here on a Saturday in January but in the peak afternoon it wasn't that crowded at all on the wide slopes and you could still snowboard comfortably. Be wary though, the slopes may be a little steep for first-timers so do find an area to grasp the basics first. Love the big space, friendly prices and fast services. Cheers GALA!

First the most important chairlift breaks down, so we cannot make it back to Naeba with skis, then they shut down the Kagura Gondola too early. On the Website the operating hours are 3pm, as you can see in the photo, it was closed already 1440. Terrible experience.

Best resort I've visited on Honshu yet! Plenty of back country, both accessible from the lifts and via a hike. Good rental options. Plenty of pistes for beginners. Good parks by Japanese standards. Don't bother with Gala or Naeba which are both more crowded and are lower altitude so have worse snow.

Excellent resort. Piste and off-piste skiing, access to Backcountry gates, and a variety of high speed chairs, gondolas, and tram. The snow here seems more prevalent than other resorts in the area. The mid-station serves up some delicious food at well.

Nice beginner/intermediate areas. A lot of trails with beautiful views of the landscape. The infrastructure is a bit less compared to more famous areas & the wait times at the ski lifts are pretty long. But the beauty of the trails make up for it. Changing area is very small, limited food options. Closes at 4:30. Buses are frequent and multiple buses come at each specified time.

I've snowboarded here many times and the service is always speedy and polite and the access is great. The courses are very long and wide so it never feels crowded even at the ski lifts. There're two types of buses that leave from Echigo Yuzawa: local and rapid so make sure you check the times.

15 mins away by bus ¥380 adult ¥100 for ski bag or large baggage from Echigoyuzawa train station to mitsumata ropeway. It is very big ski resort powder is Kagura very true. But the top lifts close at 14:00 other lifts from kagura area close at 15:30. Other lifts near the base close at 16:15

That’s such an amazing time skiing here last year in. February. We had two days from really really nice weather and great snow with the powder. We were travelling from Canada, I wish that we could be back there right now but Covid has made other plans for you. Please enjoy some photos

It's good station, I went to Echigo Yuzawa from Otorii Station, just to see snow. There are many seller here to buy some merchandise

I've passed through this station three times now (all in the summer), and while small, it has a lot of stuff to do. There's a huge area with gacha capsule toys, several restaurants, a really long area filled with souvenir shops, and even the sake onsen. Lots of accommodation in the town, and it's really easy to walk around outside on foot (in the summer).

Steam rises from rooftops; snow falls like feathers. Yuzawa hums with laughter and clinking sake cups — the warmth of strangers sharing winter. The train rests here longer, as if to taste the hot spring air. Tourist Tip: Famous ski and onsen town. Station has Sake Museum “Ponshukan” with tasting stations. Excellent overnight for snow or autumn leaves. Try onsen eggs and rice crackers.

Easy access to the snow & ski resorts around. The station has good connectivity through multiple options of bullet trains - Shinkansen, shuttling between Tokyo and Niigata. The station building is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Also, there is a beautiful food and souvenirs area inside the station, a convenience store too. Right outside the front of the station is a hot water feet dipping place.

Best places to go see snow if you want to go by Shinkansen. The only snow resort next to a shinkansen station. Only 2 hours from Tokyo and very easy to reach to. Also Genbi Shinkansen starts from here to Niigata which is an amazing art-sy kind of Shinkansen so it is fast but every compartment is designed by a different designer so it makes the ride fun as well. Highly recommended to go there. If you don't want to ski and just see snow conveniently from Tokyo, this is easy and faster way to reach. Also the station has souvenir shops and snow gear for rental of you do plan to go skiing. Lockers are available to keep your stuff if you want to just go out for fun. Food is also extensively available. Great place.

This station is the confluence of Shinkansen train (bullet train) and also the local train network in Niigata. The local train network in Niigata does not have automated gantry for stored value cards, eg seca. Stored value card can be used to purchase single trip tickets at the machine. When entering to the platforms, passengers need to show the ticket at the ticket counter to receive a stamp. Upon arrival, to present the stamped ticket to the ticket counter and will be collected. So it is still manual. The Shinkansen has its own automated gantry for its tickets. The station has a big area of duty free shopping for the local produce in Niigata. There is also a visitor information centre and postal service. There is a cafe with bakes and also a standing noodle bar. A convenient store is also present.

Train station with lots of restaurants and shops selling local produce. The ponshukan (sake shop) with many sake vending machines is a popular novelty though kids are not allowed. Free shuttle busses to various ski hotels and taxis are available just outside. A few restaurants too.

Naibos ski resort is the biggest and best equipped in the area if not all of Niigata. It has high speed lifts, gondolas, and conveyor belt lifts for beginners. If this is the first time skiing with friends of varied ability or with a family this is probably the best ski resort to go to. It's huge and has a gondola that gets you to the next ski resort over. With it's huge size and variety of terrain it'll satisfy anyone. There is the Prince hotel which is literally at the bottom of the slopes so you have a close place to stay and the prices are a fraction of that in the USA. Single day lift ticket are under 7000 yen or less than $50 for a full Day ticket. Check around as you can get discounts or they have a 5-hour ski pass for 5000 yen. Naeba it's also great to spend several days at as it's so big you cannot ski the entire resort within a single day. It'll take several.

It's a very beginner friendly ski resort, lots of green line with different difficulty, and easy to difficult blue line to practice advance. Dragondola has a pretty view and different style course in Toshiro ski resort. You can get different level of restaurant cross all building. It's also easy to get from public transportation. Recommend for all the beginners especially for the first time skier/snowboarder. For middle/advance player you can choose others like Kagura ski resort.

The ski resort was a great choice for beginners. It offered plenty of space for me to practice, and there were also areas where I could have fun with my younger brother, who couldn’t ski.The food was also fantastic, with a variety of options that made it easy to refuel during the day. Overall, it was a wonderful trip, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone just starting out or looking for a family-friendly spot.

One of my favorite ski resorts in Japan! About 2 - 3 hours away from Tokyo. Tons of food options between the resort and hotel. Plenty of space for children of all ages. Slopes are more for beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders with a couple options for experts. Lots of activities and places to visit outside of the resort as well. Let Naeba be your first experience!!

The place was a bit dated but the facilities were good. Slopes available for beginners to experts. Good mountain view at the top. Not much english instructors or signs but everyone is friendly. Food court has plenty of good options

I like this place for the reason that it has all the planes and altitudes we need for fun with snow. From beginners to advance players can have fun at this resort be it ski or snowboarding. Even we have plenty places to have fun for childrens. There are good enough food restaurants available there to quench your hunger. Rental gears are easily available at the spot or from nearby places around there. Also, this place is accessible by bus 🚌 easily from Yuzawa station which is about 1 hour bus ride.

Prince Hotel near the Naeba ski resort offers customers retro furnishings and all the necessary 70s amenities, classic dish choices from the era and staff service that encourages you to be independent and self-reliant. If one wishes to relive or experience the unique charm of the 1970s, Prince Hotel provide their customers with a nostalgic journey at a reasonable price (about $800USD for seven days stay)

Very busy but well organized. Food is a bit pricy but not too bad compared to other facilities. Good quality lifts. It was a fun day

Good ski resort for the long covered snow escalator. However getting to and from the slopes is difficult due to oversubscribed buses from Echigo Yuzawa station. We had to wait for an hour each way. Only recommended for absolute first timers requiring the snow escalator.

Had wonderful experience at Yuzawa Nakazato snow. It was our first time experiencing snow and ski, so my children were excited too. We took ski class for 2 hours, most important is the place not too crowded so we can practice skiing well. The price was reasonable too, value for money.

I’ve done snowboarding in some few places in Japan since I’ve started it here but this is one of the nice place and mostly for beginners to intermediate friendly. We went with our lab members and most of them were beginner. But everyone learned how to ski or snowboarding. I’ll recommend you if you’re a beginner or wanna learn. It was actually hot 🥵 though it was snow.

It is great venue to learn or mastered your snowboarding or skiing skills. 1. Have convinience store 2. Have food court 3. Have public toilet 4. Parking lot are big 5. There is rental board 6. Area smoking available 7. Best view both at the bottom or the top 8. Have parking for disability people 9. Accesible by private car or public transportation like Train 10. have many track that suit well from beginner to expert snowboarder.

Not so crowded so very relaxed when skiing. Suitable for both amateur and professional skiers.

The slopes offer variety from beginner to expert level, although it can be a bit crowded on the weekends and holidays. Overall, a good place to visit with your mates.

Like everyone in the reviews are saying - definitely a must do when you arrive at the station! I found out about this place via google map reviews and honestly - despite not being a sake fan I enjoyed myself a little too much with the plum flavoured sake. Again - as mentioned, you need to line up and provide a 500 yen that will be broken down into tokens that you can insert to get a tester of the sake you choose. There’s so many and it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed but be like me and stick to the right hand side where the plum sakes are. You don’t be disappointed!

A sake(Japanese rice wine) tasting shop with over 110 sakes available from different local brewers of Niigata. Niigata brewing is renowned for its non-sweeten and mild-dry taste that differs from the famous Harima and Kyoto brewing. Here the local sake are with different sweetness, dryness and even fruit aroma. To begin with, buy some tokens at the entrance and you will get a small cup. Place your cup under the outlet of the sake slot you picked, then insert token (1-2 respectively) required and press the yellow button, the sake will be served. Such a complete collection of local sake is rarely found in other places. It is recommended to start a research to screen out the Niigata sake that you may be interested first before tasting them here. #56 Midorikawa would be my personal favourite that light drinkers from aboard can easily accept its mild yet elegant taste.

Such a great way to sample lots of different kinds of sake! This shop is located in the train station. There are machines with different sakes containing a variety of signage described flavor profiles at varying price points per sample. Tried a small handful of sakes and they were all really solid.

I visited around 6pm on a Tuesday. The place seems to have a crowd all the time. You pay at the front counter and get your coils to use to drink your sake. There's a huge range to select from and you can get more coins if you wish to.

This is the Sake Tasting Room in the Ponshukan Marketplace. All Niigata sakes. The most expensive of them all is numbered 115, Shirataki SEVEN at 10 coins a cup. There are also salt & miso stations to go with chilled cucumber for 150 yen a piece. Pairs well with any warmed, chilled or room temperature sakes.

Great variety of Sake and other liquors to choose from. 130 types in total. ¥500 gives you 5 coins, most of the sakes are 1 coin per cup. The premium ones are 2 coins and above. Definitely worth a visit if you're around the area.

You exchange ¥500 for 5 gold-coin tokens and then use those tokens in the vending machines. There is more than enough sake to choose from. Nearly 100 sake to choose from! You can also choose Shōchū and I believe I saw wine but we were there for the sake. You can also get cucumbers to munch on. You can either have that with various types of salt or miso paste. Water is available to cleanse your pallet. Very enjoyable and heaven if you love sake!

(Visited February 14 2025) - where do I begin? I was honestly not expecting to like the place that much. For starters, as someone who has never seen snow or even gone to a ski resort, I did a lot of research before deciding on Yuzawa Kogen vs Gala Yuzawa and I’m glad I did! The place can be chaotic. We arrived at the ski resort around 10:45am and it took us an hour to finally rent our equipment get dressed and enter. A few things 1) the rental area is on the 1st floor, you fill out a form and decide what you need ( we were hella unprepared so had to get most of the stuff - 6 adults, 1 toddler) 2) they don’t rent out beanies or snow gloves so make sure you bring them along! They have them up at the mountains after the ropeway lift but it’s pricey and for adult size. Think you can buy them outside the resort as there are numerous areas that sell or rent ski equipment 3) the rental gear are so clean. All the outfits are fitted with a plastic over it for hygienic purposes 4) the ropeway run a certain time .. there are special places to put your ski equipment 5) the top of the mountain is spectacular. There is a small cafe (coffee , hot chocolate and basic snack) that also sells gloves etc and there’s an Italian restaurant but it was super packed when we enquired. There is another restaurant further up the mountain but we didn’t go that far up. 6) not sure if it was a lucky day but there was barely anyone at the top. There were ppl each time the ropeway arrived but they would ski down. Nevertheless the place is so gorgeous and it snowed a bit while we were on top!

Our trip to Yuzawa Kogen in December 2024 was an unforgettable experience! We stayed at Naspa Ski Resort and enjoyed a short stroll from the train station to the Yuzawa Kogen ropeway. The breathtaking views of Yuzawa town nestled beneath the majestic mountains were a stunning welcome. The picturesque scenery was truly captivating, leaving a lasting impression on our minds. Yuzawa Kogen's natural beauty and effortless accessibility make it a must-visit destination for any ski enthusiast or nature lover.

Yuzawa Kogen was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for our entire family with convenient ropeway and ski lifts, breathtaking scenic view of the 'Japanese Alps', slopes of varying difficulties and thoughtful facilities throughout. It is also served by the free winter bus shuttle that lets you get to other ski resorts if you like.

Kogen Yuzawa Resort is conveniently located near Echigo-Yuzawa Station, making it very accessible. As someone from a tropical country, this was my first time experiencing snow—and it was truly delightful! The resort offers snow gear rentals, a café, and even a mini market for convenience. For foreign visitors, I highly recommend getting the JR Tokyo Wide Pass, as it's very useful for reaching this resort and exploring other nearby destinations.

Just beside Yuzawa Toei Hotel. They have Skyrope for an overlooking view of the city. At the summit they have a nice Italian restaurant. And a nice view to relax when you’re not skiing.

Pleasant ski station for family, for snow board beginners who get lessons (4000¥) from 13h30 to 15h30 and then try the 2.2km long panoramic course (green level). For advanced skills, only a few black and red levels (it is better purchase a connection/link to Yuzawa Gala for an additional +2800¥). There are 3 or 4 restaurant closed to the entrance, and 1 restaurant on top of the ropeway (650¥ ~ 1400¥) with a panoramic view ! Dogs were not allowed in winter season, but maybe in summer season.

Beautiful Snow sightseeing destination near Tokyo. We visited on 5 January, 2023. We did not ski. We bought the ticket for Ropeway and Snow Park (¥3200per). There are also other ticket options. I have attached a photo of ticket price. Under the Ropeway and Snow Park ticket, we could spend time on the park playing with snow. The park is just beside the ground ski learning area. There are play equipment freely available at park- slide and sledge car for racing. Though the park seem childish, we had lots of fun. The ropeway takes one station up to the observatory. Amazing view from there! But it was colder than the ground area and no activity to do. Overall, if you want to enjoy snowfall and good winter getaway even without skiing, this place is highly recommended.

Easy access from the station and town centre.. and the ski slopes are literally just next to the hotel. Everything is here. Slightly expensive but worth it. Great food in the restaurant and fantastic service.

The coach was helping me to get up to the hill and the coach is very nice,this is my first time skiing in Japan, the coach was skilled, it is fun interesting and cool. it’s hard to walk with the boots, the coach called me big dock but it was fun. free sandals, warm with thick jacket.the googles was not expensive it is cheap. I fall many times by the way my coach name was Sebastian ,my name is kaaro 8 years old from Indonesia.I will come back for sure,don't be afraid skiing in the first time it is fun I try try and try and it worked well guys, it was scary when I tried it literally worked well. i play snow but it is cold, so I got back to the shop.

Small resort with 5 lifts only. An ideal place to practice. Most players are very skilled. Restaurants in ski resort offer expensive meal. (More expensive than other ski resort)

This is a skier resort only, good for beginners to advance player. Food is really expensive tho, highly recommend to come here , they do have a free shuttle bus run between NASPA to gala yuzawa

Superb window in family room type. The room is big and full facility. Ski areas is at the hotel. Recommend 2 nights more!

Beautiful place. You can rent ski, equipment and ski jacket. Just come and have fun. Good for family.

My family have been to NASPA twice this year and each time we have really enjoyed ourselves. The rooms are clean, the staff are friendly and the ski area is perfect for children. Rentals are quick and easy. Definitely would recommend this place dor a weekend getaway.

4 March 2022 Crowded on a weekday not much area for beginners just ppl everywhere. Shuttle bus to station was fully packed With so many other choices in Niigata, Gunma, ibaraki and nagano I have no reason to come here again

I only came to Kandatsu because Gala was closed, and I was not disappointed. I loved the slopes, which I feel had something for every level. I lost my insta 360 going down a black slope but I managed to find it buried in the snow the 2nd time I descended from the top haha. Unforgettable experience. The resort and rental is very well organised, and the food at the middle of the mountain is nice too. Highly recommended.

Found this place because the ski resort I originally planned to go to was closed. So glad I did because this is a hidden gem! The runs are nice with an awesome view and not too busy which was handy as we had young kids learning to snowboard! Staff were accommodating and helpful

Amazing resort. Onsen avaliable 1300 for adult. Ladies night 3900yen includes onsen fee. Night ski weekend until 2am.

Nice resort next to Echigo Yuzawa. It is a good place for intermediate and beginner skiers. Very popular for snowboarders. It can be crowded during the weekend. The mid level chalet has a few good restaurants. The base chalet caters everything you need to ski. Access from Tokyo is easy with Joetsu Shinkansen. 70 minutes from Tokyo station.

Large and well maintained facility. Has an onsen on the 4th floor for apres ski relaxation. Has only two paths for beginner or low intermediate. But the few for those ability levels are nice and wide with some variety and interesting areas. It was quite empty on the first open day of the year which was really great. And the snow conditions were quite good. Lots of natural snow in the surrounding hills. Beautiful.

It's a very well maintained ski resort that's open night skiing! There are fewer lifts in operation during night skiing, but the lifts are fast, so you can get on the lifts with relatively little waiting. There are fewer lifts in operation during night skiing, but the lifts are fast, so you don't have to wait long to get on a lift. The restaurant is also open, so you can use it when you get hungry after skiing. The night skiing is open until the end of March. The quality of the snow is really good, so I highly recommend you try it out during the winter season!☃

Need to wait for 30 minutes for a table, but the food did not disappoint, it is quite fulling.

We are first time to be here, and mostly who come to this restaurant are local customers. We are here at 10:40 on Saturday, 20 minutes before the restaurant open. And we wait for getting inside it around 11:25, so you need to prepare around 1 hr to wait in line. But it worths, this is my favorite soba I have ever had in Japan. Me and my friend easily finish the noodle. The soba is tasty andかおり , but 天ぷら are just fine. A little bit too greasy. However, the てんいん are with great attitude, and the vibe is great. Btw, you also can buy the raw soba back to cook at you kitchen!

Enjoying local buckwheat noodle “Hegi soba” on a cider tree plate, so-called “Hegi” as well as assorted tempura! Excellent foods, friendly staffs, good atmosphere and good location. Hegisoba is a soba (buckwheat) noodle dish of Uonuma area in Niigata Prefecture.Soba noodles made with funori (glue plant, seaweed) as its binder are cut and placed into a plate called "hegi". Assorted tempura Shrimp, Sand borer, green pepper, chrysanthemum, sweet potato, etc. Maitake mushroom tempura We waited for about an hour from checking in to entering the restaurant. After checking in through automatic seat registration, we spent some time by strolling around the souvenir shops inside JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station. We was able to check the progress of our seat reservation status online.

This restaurant is easily spotted right opposite Echigo Yuzawa Station. I came here with my wife and we had an amazing lunch here. We ordered 2 portions of soba and tempura to try. Their portion is super huge and we felt it will be quite a lot if you plan to order other dishes to try as well. They will also serve you hot soba soup to add into your dip which is perfect for the winter weather during my time of visit. It is a little pricy in my opinion. But the experience is worth it. Fun note: The waiting queue is usually quite long so remember to write down your names and walk around before your turn comes.

Amazing soba that keeps you full for a long time. I went with my wife and kids and had the soba for 4 and some tempura. However, it ended up a little too much. I should have gotten soba for 3 with the tempura. The price is a little expensive, but it is worth it. The soba dip is really cold and flavorful. I usually put in wasabi, but to enjoy the soba I only used the dip. At the end they give you the hot soba soup to add to your dip, which always makes things more enjoyable. The tempura was really crunchy and I used the salt. I felt it had enough flavor that I didn't use the tempura dip. It is close to the station so it is really easy to get to. If you go by car they have parking, but only limited space so I would go to the station as they have parking for 3 hours? or 2 hours for free. Enjoy!

Yuzawa's famous soba. Hegi soba. very delicious! The maitake mushroom tempura is also delicious. Please try it. Reservations can be made at the store. If you don't make a reservation, you'll have to wait a long time.

We ordered their udon cooked in a claypot, and it was the best udon we ever had. It is chewy and the miso was not overpowering. A good dish for winter to keep you warm and hearty. Tempura is good as well. Better come early as there was a line during peak hours.

If you are around and looking for something authentic - handmade soba n udon s Best ‘maitake’ mushroom tempuras ever - Oishi 🙏🏻

Handmade soba with chewy texture that’s perfect after a ski day. Nishin was a winner too 🐟

The soba and the accompanying dishes we ordered were very nice. They also have an English menu. However, the English menu does not contain some of the side dishes that were available for order on the Japanese menu (which had some yummy dishes, such as the egg and cured fish dishes we ordered). Prices were reasonable.

Nice place to chill before our ski lessons. Recommend to order the hegi soba since it's the specialty in Yuzawa area. It's our first and only time trying so we're not sure if this is the best ever, but we love the texture of the noodle that is al dente and chewy. Tempura was nice, with the highlight being the maitake mushrooms. My grated yam + egg udon was alright, nothing to shout out about.

Would give it a solid 3.3 and would not recommend. Very average tempura and soba. The fish were way too salty as well and we had a sore throat the next day. The side dish was not good as well - we have had a much better similar vegetarian side dish at another restaurant. Mochi was also too sticky and the red bean paste inside was pretty average.

The best tempura we had for the whole trip and the loveliest interior among the restaurants at this area too. We ordered their hegi soba and assorted tempura. The vegetables are lightly coated with the batter where you can really bite them (some places made it too crispy and all you can taste is flour). We even went back for seconds on our last second day to try their oyako and tamago don. The egg is well cooked. Not dry at all. Food service is fast and servers can understand english. Definitely worth the visit.

Quite crowded. Amazing food. The chef used bare hands to fry stuffs. Take care. Top recommendation : cold soba, tempura mushrooms and prawns.

I had a wonderful time here. I visited and they took no reservations so I was able to sit and wait. The front staff also took my order so my food was ready five minutes after I sat down. I got the 250 pork cutlet. It wasn’t oily and amazing taste. Service was very good and I enjoyed my time there.

Yummy and crispy tonkatsu that comes with salad, soup, rice and pickled vegs Mind you, the rice portion is huge!

อร่อยแสงออกปาก Best Tonkatsu in town. Especially after outdoor activities it’s so yum. They open at evening with many choices of tonkatsu and toppings. Staff friendly and welcome

For those who may feel hungry after enjoying snowy scene or onsen, the restaurant will relives your hunger. Crispy and delicious tonkatsu has been prepared and you can eat rice gohang as much as you can. But, I felt the price is a little expensive although I have been stuffed in here.

The fried pork is great, although typically as good as most restaurant serving this. Prepare for a bit of wait unless you avoid the typical busy meal hours. Wish they have added some veggy.

Soooo good!!!! Huge portion. Good price. They seem to be very popular place in local. They use all local ingredients. I ate so much, but I didn't get sick at all after finishing that huge portion of Katsu.

Popular place for lunch and dinner alike. Expect long queue so come earlier! Delicious tonkatsu fillet and fatty Ro-su katsu with yummy sauces. Our 6 year-old rates 10/10

Decent kaiten sushi inside the station. Little bit too much rice compare to the size of the fish but price is not expensive also.

Good sushi. Kaitenzushi, conveyor belt sushi. Came here just before taking the shinkansen. Was very tasty sushi and i was lucky to be early as many people started lining up to eat here.

Crazy to say, but this was some of the best sushi we had in Japan. Fish quality was amazing melt in your mouth, wide selection, chef service, all of it. Spot on. And in a train station!

Good Sushi. Good price.

Saying they are closed at 6:38pm. Very disappointed

A little on the pricey side of sushi but the balance between the rice and the fish is excellent.

Good sushi The way they serve 日本酒（japanese sake）is really good Loved it

I didn’t have a reservation, so I arrived before 5:30pm and was lucky enough to get a walk-in seat. We ordered the udon hotpot, fried chicken wings, beef, and fried tofu. With only 2–3 elderly staff running the place, the food took over 15 minutes to arrive, which was completely understandable given the circumstances. The fried tofu stood out — its texture and how it soaked up the soup really surprised me in a good way. The chicken wings were freshly deep-fried and tasted great. As for the hotpot, it came with a generous portion of white fish, vegetables, two crab legs, and chicken. The soup was light and sweet, and the portion size was definitely satisfying. That said, the hotpot itself was quite average overall, and while the service felt warm and homey, I don’t think I’ll be returning again.

The place wasn't really crowded when we visited. There are different kinds of seating spaces available. The food was served quickly and tasted great as well. The shop doesn't accept card payments.

Delicious udon in a hot pot and the chef taught us the order to enjoy the soup and ingredients properly with their special bean paste. Tofu was also really nice. We didn't have a booking but the owner let us eat quickly and recommended an accompanying sake. Thank you so much!

One of the best handmade udon ever! The chef even came out to tell us how to eat the udon the best way (it's a secret until you go!) With the seafood nabe. The tofu snack (in soy sauce) is also great here. So yum! Remember to make booking at least a day earlier.

That was the best food I ate in one year in Japan. Please try the trout set - you may love the alcohol with the fishhead. The mushrooms were also incredibly good. Really really good

Was recommended this place by the ryokan staff when I was looking for a place to have lunch. Was recommended this place. Eventhough it just started the day, the place is already fully booked and reserved. The seafood hotpot with udon was delicious. So are the agedashi tofu and mushroom tempura.

My Japanese friends take me here for dinner. Loved this place, Japanese way of dining, authentic cuisines. Don’t forget to try Mushroom Tempura, Tofu and seafood hotpot with udon ! It’s just awesome.

the pizza here was pretty good, especially the margherita. The texture of the spaghetti was a bit weird and tasted like ramen noodles mixed with spaghetti. Overall the place is good but for the higher price i wouldn’t come back.

After five years, I finally returned to Pizzeria La Locanda del Pittore, and I’m delighted to say it’s still as amazing as I remembered! The quality of the food remains exceptional, making it a must-visit for anyone who appreciates authentic Italian cuisine. On this visit, we ordered two pasta dishes and four pizzas for our group of six, and every bite was a delight. The pasta was perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and paired beautifully with the sauces. The pizzas, with their thin crust and generous toppings, were nothing short of spectacular. Each one offered a unique taste that kept us coming back for more. The ambiance of the pizzeria adds to the overall experience. The decor is charming and inviting, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The great vibes made our meal even more enjoyable, setting the perfect backdrop for laughter and good conversation. If you’re looking for a place that combines quality food with a lovely setting, Pizzeria La Locanda del Pittore is the place to be. I can’t wait for my next visit!

I thought that one member of the staff wasn’t very friendly when I entered and asked if they had any tables open for 2, she had kind of a scowl on her face. It also took them a long time to get anyone’s attention to try and order dessert. The food was good, but not the best I’ve had. The pizza was better than the pasta. The mont blanc was the best thing I had here. As other reviewers have mentioned, the prices are quite high. I’m not sure I’d visit again, once was enough for me.

Definitely delicious! During my ski trip in Iwappara, We were planning to go there for lunch and it was beyond our expectations. We went there around 11.10 on Sunday and there were no lines. It was limit the time to seats due to the winter season I guess. They allowed us to seat around 1 hour. The staffs were very friendly and helpful. We ordered Margherita, pasta, seasonal green salad and also hot coffee. Everything we ordered was delicious! The price also reasonable. They have a menu to see in mobile as well. I do recommend it if you are around the area ✨ would love to go again sometime soon 👍🏻

Best place in Japan for pizzas. My European friends had been raving about this place for the longest of time and after going there for the first time, I realized how good it was. And as they say, the rest is history! Please call in advance for dinner reservations because it's really popular. They usually don't take reservations for lunch and the line would be really long especially during white season (Winter). But the wait is definitely worth it!!

Probably one the best and most authentic Italian place in Niigata. The atmosphere of the place really reminds of an Italian rifugio (mountain hut) and this is a MUST stop if you are in Yuzawa area. Both pasta and pizza are amazing and the meat is another level. The owner is a big collector of wine and Grappa so definitely go for it. ※P.S: I have been here almost every year, but I think they have recently changed the pizzaiolo. Quality is still good, but the pizza’s size has become a little bit smaller. Still recommend to eat here if you wanna enjoy real Italian food.

Best italian food I’ve had in my life. I’ve been to some italian restaurant in tokyo and some other countries but this is definitely the best italian food I’ve ever had. There’s quite a varietelt of unusual pizzas that are probably all good. The pasta was also amazing. A must try and must eat if you are nearby the area. They also have some pizzas that I’ve never seen being sold in other italian places in Japan.

Ordered the Mochibuta Hot Pot, miso cod (highly recommend) and chawanmushi - delicious and warming in the snow. Be sure to make a reservation in advance during peak snow season (can be done online for this restaurant) as the restaurants here get packed out quick.

Absolutely loved this spot! The food was fresh and beautifully presented, with authentic flavors that really reflect Japanese cuisine. The service was warm and attentive, and the ambiance was calm and inviting. A great place to enjoy a meal highly recommended if you’re in the area!

Food options and quality is good. Considering other overpriced items - accommadation, ski park ticket, etc - in the area, the price here is acceptable. Just the service from the young waiter, a bit hard to comment. You will know what I mean. Still recommand.

Restaurant that does traditional Japanese food using local ingredients, such as soba, sashimi, tempura, katsu… a good variety but all with a high quality. We all ordered the dinner sets that come with a main protein, rice, miso soup, pickles, vegetables and steamed eggs. To that you can also add side dishes or smaller rice bowls with toppings. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly, they were prepared for foreign visitors and even helped us choose drinks that combined with our food haha

Best hotpot we had here!! The soup was tasty and the pork shabushabu was fresh and tender. We came back for a second time to try the udon and other dishes like tempura and the cooked salmon, which were good as well! Price is very reasonable and affordable too. Definitely worth a visit!

Nice Izakaya in Echigo Yuzawa. Is accessible and near the road, not too hard to miss. Serves a range of Japanese food. We came here for the Soba and Tempura and it was delicious. The Tempura mushrooms were delicious too. English menu is available. The place tends to be quite full as there are limited options to dining in Echigo, especially on this street. Staff is attentive and the food comes out quite quickly. Highly recommend if you are not sure what to eat around Echigo Yuzawa.

Went even though there was a few bad reviews for foreigners. The staff were super friendly to us, gave us an English menu and were very helpful and kind. We Chose the Pork Nabe over the Shabu shabu. There was 3 of us and this was more than enough. Super delicious soup. Full of cabbage and mushrooms. - little tofu and a couple of prawns. 180g of sliced pork is around 10 pieces. Enough to share and also a couple of meatballs inside. Best part about the Nabe it comes with udon. 2-3 people = 3,300. An interesting thing to note is that Kanzuri (snow fermented chilli paste) is available which is not common in more areas. - it’s so good with the pork. We also ordered the Tempura 2 servings @ 2000. Although it wasn’t needed. It was really tasty especially with the extra different flavour salts.

Not sure why but I had a totally different dining experience than the others...beef was overcooked, miso soup had no flavor...etc. I see only one cook in the kitching who had to serve 3~4 tables, maybe that's the reason.

Awesome salmon don, affordable lunch. I just can't get enough of Muran Gozzo's salmon don. Seared lightly and sprinkled with rock salt on top of local veggies and rice, it's heavenly. Other dishes are also delicately delicious; you can't eat this level of fine cuisine at this price in Tokyo. The dinner prices are upper-scale but lunch prices are affordable, so definitely take advantage of it! The venue is stylish and cozy, using traditional, wooden furniture and interior. Note: There is a "Muran Gozzo Cafe" in the station that's a different venue from this main "Muran Gozzo" restaurant. Some of the reviews here seem to be for the Cafe, not the main venue.

the lady staff at the coffee shop section was very rude, does not know what service industry standard is all about. we stopped by to have coffee tea and snacks. she was very unhappy serving us, gave us the darkest face she could give. truely sad representation of Japanese hospitality. the sake gelato dessert was very nice....

Wonderful summer menu lunch course - every dish beautifully presented, offering a delicious variety of flavours.

Very nice café with nice interior, delicious coffee and cakes and really friendly staff! Highly recommended to sit down for a coffee here while waiting for the next train.

Great little Italian place in Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Use local, seasonal produce in amongst their pizzas and pastas. Tasty!

Uonuma Cuisine Murangozzo serves tasty japanese food and western food aswell.

One of a kind experience in Yuzawa! Beautifully selected seasonal ingredients prepared in the best way possible 💕 Selection of local ingredients to Niigata prefecture made the trip feel more special as you can only eat this kind of food here 😊 The staff were also super nice and friendly to us when we walked in to a very busy night and still managed to help us find a table

Very near Tokyo via Shinkansen and lots of snow during our visit in January. You need to stay here for 2 to 3 days in order to fully appreciate the place. Tasting authentic Japanese food is on the pricey side but the taste is worth it.

They have a English menu even though the staff didn't speak English. Service was great anyway. We had the set meal with marble Japanese beef which you cook your own meat and veggies on a piece of heated stone. Delicious!

Out of the 4 nights in Yuzawa, we came here 2 nights for dinner. Definitely one of the best meal I have around here in Echigo-yuzawa! Very near Tokyo via Shinkansen Beautifully selected seasonal and local ingredients. The staff were also super nice and friendly to us even is so crowded

We didn't book in advance but were lucky to get the table. It's not cheap but the food is nice. They don't have English menu so you'll have to rely on Google Translate if you don't know Japanese.

One of the best restaurants around, quite crowded. Best to be early. Price on slightly higher but sashimi was very fresh. Food and service was really good. Chef will assist in selection of wine, sake,etc if you needed assistance.

Excellent Service Great Foods Valuable Price

Surprisingly good italian food on a ski slope AND midway up the mountain. Usually, you will be hard pressed to find decently authentic and good European fare in Japan, let alone up a ski slopes but this one takes the cake. Go for their pizzas.

Pizza and Italian cousin at almost double price of normal Tokyo price. Within 1 minute walk from Gondola (Gala - Yuzawa Kogen) station at Yuzawa Kogen side. I tried their best pizza, Bishmarck with Maitake mushrooms and…It cost 4500JPY or so and…tasted not bad, but…my colleagues had told me that their pizzas were amazing…but…probably they had other kinds of pizzas there. Mobile signal was super weak there and the staffs know it, but it seemed they hadn’t tried to improve the situation. It took 20 minutes for a customer in front of me to make the payment by Apple Pay because of the mobile network connection and the terrible operation of the staffs. One young female staff was communicative. I am sorry to say, but it seemed that staffs there were not trained well enough for operations even though they don’t seem bad. There is a huge room to improve! I hope they will.

This place gets crowded, fast. Make sure you get in early and have a table. We had to wait for atleast 40 mins to get in :( English menu is available, staff is friendly. Pricing is decent considering the quality of food is good. We tried a couple of pizza and pasta (vegetarian). All flavorful and served warm. Drink selection is better than I have seen in some of the ski resorts in the region. Recommend visiting if you love Italian food.

Nice restaurant with proper social distancing. But.... The pizza was a joke. I think it is possible. To find better options buying frozen ones for microwave. For what you get, the price is wayyyy too much. Seriously!

Wow. I second the other reviews about this place being surprisingly good. The pizza was excellent, and so were the salads. I understand they are short on staff so everything is done online (ordering and paying). Would absolutely recommend this place and will come back. It is on the expensive side to be japan though.

Its crazy that one of the best Italian restaurants in japan I have been too, is also on top of a mountain ski resort. Lol The food was great, little overpriced but I can understand because they have to ship the food all the way up there. Scenery was amazing with mountains and snow. Only bad thing is that the lines were long but it was worth it.

Everything is delicious! The amazing view adds to the overall experience! Been there in the winter, spring and summer. Each season has its own beauty. Be ready to cue for an hour or 2 during peak season.

A must place to go, because you can do a lot of things especially when you're an outdoor person. You can just walk or run out biking also. Perfect place for family or friends to have gatherings. A place where you can find peace. I love this place din much.

Lovely small airport, friendly staff. Easy in and out.

This small airport in Japan is also worthful

(Translated by Google) I stopped by while test driving a car. I applied for a test drive that I could borrow for a few days, and I came here in a test drive car. The parking lot closest to the airport was full, and even though it was a weekday, there were quite a few people using it. I was able to park in the transit plaza right next to it. From here, it's just a 2-3 minute walk to the airport building. There is a memorial tree planted on the way, and a paper airplane-shaped plate made of iron is on it. Depending on how you look at it, the memorial tree looks like Godzilla. Please see the photo. There are souvenir shops and restaurants in the airport, so if you are in the area, it's a good idea to stop by here. There is a Yamabiko Dome and a park around the airport, and it must be very lively when events are held. If you go around to the other side of the airport, you will be able to see the runway from the line of sight. You can also take impressive photos of the planes. If I have the chance next time, I would like to take a leisurely walk on the other side as well. I didn't have much time this time, so I went out to the viewing deck and took photos of the planes. However, suddenly, there was an announcement that the plane was cancelled... I remember someone on the deck asking me again if the announcement was a cancellation and looking very surprised. After the announcement, passengers who had boarded the plane started to disembark, and I thought, this must be a big problem. I think I was there for about 30 minutes net, but since I had to go on to my next appointment, I picked up a tourist guidebook displayed next to the information counter on the first floor and left the airport. If I had the time, I'd like to experience traveling around Japan by connecting airports in other parts of the country. (Original) 車の試乗中に寄りました。数日お借りできる試乗に応募して試乗車で訪れました。空港に1番近い駐車場は満車、平日だけどご利用の方結構居られるのですね。私は直ぐ脇に有るトランジット広場に駐車する事が出来ました。ここからは空港建物まで歩いて2〜3分ほど、直ぐですね。途中記念樹が植えられており、鉄でできた紙飛行機型のプレートが掲げられています。記念樹は見方によってはゴジラの形に見えましたよ。写真をご覧ください。 空港内にはお土産屋さんにお食事どころも有りますので、お近くに来られた際にこちらまで足を伸ばしても良いですね。空港周辺にはやまびこドームや、公園が整備されており催し物が開催されて居る時には大変賑やかな事でしょうね。空港の反対側に回れば滑走路を目線で見る事が出来そうですね。飛行機の迫力の有る写真も撮れそうですよね。次回機会が有ったら反対側もゆっくりと歩いてみたいです。 今回はそれほど時間がないので見送りデッキに出て飛行機の写真を撮って来ましたよ。でも、この飛行機に突然欠航のアナウンスが・・・他にデッキに居た方が私に今の放送は欠航のアナウンスですかと聞き直し、大変びっくりしていたのを思い出します。アナウンス後搭乗なさっていた方々が降りてこられていて、これは大変だなぁと思いました。 正味30分くらいでしょうかね、次の予定が有りますので1Fの案内カウンターの脇に陳列された観光案内をいただき空港を後にしました。余裕が有れば地方の空港を乗り継ぎ日本一周など体験してみたいですね。

(Translated by Google) I used Shinshu Matsumoto Airport in Matsumoto City. While it's compact for a regional airport, the interior is clean, boarding procedures were smooth, and it left an impression of being safe and secure. The parking lot is located in front of the terminal, and its free use is a major attraction. However, depending on the time of day, the front parking lot can be full, in which case you'll need to park in the second parking lot, which is a little further away. Although it's within walking distance, I recommend arriving with plenty of time to avoid being late for your boarding time. The official website also has a live camera that shows the parking lot's congestion status, so it's a good idea to check before you depart. The airport has shops and restaurants, and is stocked with Shinshu local specialties and souvenirs, so you can enjoy a relaxing time before and after your flight. I felt it was a user-friendly and friendly airport, perfect as a base for tourism and business. (Original) 松本市にある「信州まつもと空港」を利用しました。 地方空港としてはコンパクトながら館内は清潔で、搭乗手続きもスムーズに進み、安心して利用できる印象です。 駐車場はターミナル正面にあり、無料で利用できるのが大きな魅力です。 ただし時間帯によっては正面駐車場が満車になることもあり、その際には少し離れた第2駐車場に停める必要があります。 歩いてアクセスできる距離ではありますが、搭乗時間に遅れないよう余裕をもって向かうことをおすすめします。 また、公式サイトには駐車場の混雑状況を確認できるライブカメラも設置されているので、出発前にチェックしておくと安心です。 空港内には売店やレストランがあり、信州ならではの特産品やお土産も揃っていて、フライト前後のひとときも楽しめます。 観光やビジネスの拠点として、利用しやすく親しみやすい空港だと感じました。

(Translated by Google) I used Matsumoto Airport (Shinshu Matsumoto Airport) for a business trip. It's the only airport in Nagano Prefecture, but currently only operated by FDA (Fuji Dream Airlines). It only operates a few routes, such as New Chitose, Kobe, and Fukuoka, and the number of flights is extremely limited, with only one or two round trips per day. It's so inconvenient that I honestly feel like it's on the verge of being shut down. It seems to have a history of being saved by the Shizuoka FDA, but I worry about how long it will last if things continue like this. Perhaps due to the low number of passengers, the terminal was quiet, and there seemed to be few souvenir shops. That said, this airport does have its good points. It's known as the airport with the highest altitude in Japan, and the views from the observation deck are outstanding. The view of planes taking off and landing against the backdrop of the Northern Alps is particularly spectacular during snowy season. The airport's compact size makes it easy to navigate and navigate, which is a plus. And best of all, free parking is a real bonus. However, because the airport is far from Matsumoto city, access to Matsumoto Station and other areas requires a bus, which takes time, so it's undeniably inconvenient. While the views may be irresistible for airplane enthusiasts, I felt it was a tough choice for travelers prioritizing business or convenience. (Original) 出張で松本空港（信州まつもと空港）を利用しました。 長野県唯一の空港ですが、現状、FDA（フジドリームエアラインズ）の便しか飛んでいないという状況です。運行路線も、新千歳、神戸、福岡など数路線のみで、しかも1日1往復や2往復程度と便数が非常に限られています。 利便性が低すぎて、正直「廃止待ったなしではないか？」と感じてしまいます。静岡のFDAに助けられたという歴史があるようですが、このままではいつまで存続できるのか心配になります。利用者が少ないためか、ターミナル内も静かで、お土産店も少ない印象でした。 とはいえ、この空港にも良い点はあります。日本一標高の高い場所にある空港としても知られており、展望デッキからの眺めは抜群です。北アルプスを背景に飛行機が離着陸する景色は、雪が積もる季節などは特に見応えがあります。空港の規模自体はコンパクトで、迷いにくく利用しやすいのはメリットです。そして何より、駐車場が無料なのは非常にありがたいです。 ただ、空港が松本市街地から離れているため、松本駅などへのアクセスはバス必須となり、時間もかかるため、やはり不便さは否めません。飛行機好きには景色がたまらないかもしれませんが、ビジネスや利便性を優先する旅行者には厳しい選択肢だと感じました。

(Translated by Google) It's a small regional airport. Basically only FDA serves the airport, but JAL sometimes operates seasonal flights. FDA flies to Sapporo, Kobe, and Fukuoka, while JAL's seasonal flights seem to be to Itami. There are no flights to Tokyo, perhaps because the distance is too short for a plane. There is a limousine bus to Matsumoto Station, but it takes about 40 minutes. (Original) 地方空港で規模は小さいです。 基本的にFDAのみ就航していますが、季節運航でJALが就航することがあるそうです。 就航地はFDAは札幌、神戸、福岡で、季節運航のJALは伊丹便みたいです。 東京へは飛行機にしては距離が短すぎるからなのか就航していません。 松本駅前までリムジンバスはありますが、大体40分くらい掛かります。