Shinkansen Ticket Online Booking : Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa

¥10,880

Seat type and Adult/Child

Quantity

Qty

Departure date and train (time)

Date*

Tickets cannot be issued until less than one month before the boarding date, and seats will not be reserved until then.

Gala Yuzawa station operates only for the winter season.

GALA YUZAWA SNOW RESORT opens from December 13th, 2024, to early-May 2025.

You can book Shinkansen/Bullet train tickets from Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa online here.

Ticket details

Departure: Tokyo
Arrival: Gala Yuzawa
Time: 1 hour 27 minutes~
Jyoetsu Shinkansen

Seat

Unreserved:
- You can have an available seat at non-reserved seat cars only.
Reserved
- You can have a reserved seat at reserved cars.
Green reserved
- You can have a business-class seat at Green cars.
Gran class
- You can have a 1st-class seat at Gran class cars.

Train type

Taniagawa (Max Tanigawa)

Why Book the Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa Shinkansen with us?

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Same-day departure tickets available
Physical ticket support
- Delivery to your hotel or home address
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- -We handle bookings for international travel agencies and luxury hotels in Japan

Shinkansen Station Guide: Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa

Departure Station:
- Tokyo Central Station: Main departure point in central Tokyo, well-connected by JR and metro lines.
Arrival Station:
- Gala Yuzawa Station: A popular railway station that provides convenient access to the Gala Yuzawa ski resort and surrounding attractions in Niigata Prefecture

Frequently Asked Questions about the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa

Q: How do I get from Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa by Shinkansen?
A: You can take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station directly to Gala Yuzawa Station. The journey typically takes around 75 minutes.

Q: Which Shinkansen lines serve the route to Gala Yuzawa?
A: The Joetsu Shinkansen line connects Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa. The E7 and E4 series Shinkansen trains operate on this route.

Q: How early should I arrive at Tokyo Station?
A: It is advisable to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow time for boarding.

Q: Can I bring ski equipment on the Shinkansen?
A: Yes, ski equipment such as skis and snowboards are generally allowed.

Collections: From Tokyo, Ski resort (Hakuba, Gala Yuzawa, etc.)

QR Voucher Usage

Issuing physical tickets at the JR station using the QR voucher is required.

You need to issue physical tickets directly at the JR station using the QR code.
For details about how to issue tickets from the QR voucher, please check [How to Pick Up Tickets Using QR Code] page.

Important Notes

You cannot board the train with only the QR voucher. Please ensure you issue your physical tickets at the station ticket machine before boarding.
On the travel day, please go to the station with plenty of time to print your ticket, ideally, at least 30 minutes before the departure time.
Once the boarding time for the reserved train has passed, the QR code will become invalid.

Paper Ticket Pick-up / Delivery

You can choose the following options for picking-up/receiving tickets:

Ship to your hotel in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your hotel in Japan. You can pick up your ticket(s) when you check-in the hotel
Ship to your home country address: We will ship your ticket(s) to your home/company address via International Express mail with additional shipping fee. Please add International Shipping from here.
Pick-up at Post offices in Tokyo or Kyoto: We will ship your ticket(s) to the post office located near Tokyo Station or Kyoto Station. You can pick-up your ticket(s) by showing your ID (Passport).
Ship to your address in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your address in Japan if you have one in Japan.

For detail, please check [From Purchase to Delivery] page.