Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort

Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 18.7 km of runs, 11 lifts, top 1178 m

Gala Yuzawa has its own bullet-train station at the base, so you can step off the Shinkansen from Tokyo and onto a gondola in minutes. Mostly easy and intermediate runs, hot springs and a snow play area make it an easy day trip for families and first-timers.