One-hour Shinkansen trip around Tokyo to check in at the Winter Olympics venue and ski resort

GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort I didn't expect there to be so much snow in the ski resorts around Tokyo. It seems like I've arrived in Hokkaido even though I only took a one-hour Shinkansen ride. 🚄 Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to GALA Yuzawa Station. It takes about an hour and 30 minutes to reach the snowy ski resort. The Shinkansen ticket costs about 7,000 yen, and it's very cost-effective to buy a JR pass. 🏂🏻 The ski resort is right off the train. After getting off, it's just a few steps to the snow gear hall where you can also rent equipment. There's also a hot spring on the second floor, and there are restaurants and shops. 💰 The price of the ski lift ticket is around 6,500 yen. Snow gear and snow suits are a bit more expensive, each costing around 6,000 yen. If you have your own snow suit, it's recommended to bring it. ⛷️ There are several cable car routes here, leading to different ski trails, and even other ski resorts. It seems that you can also buy a pass for three mountains at the entrance.