Mitsumata Ropeway — Local services in Yuzawa

wow, perfect day to begin with. First of all, that is not a big complex to start with, have one store and lockers, and one rental shop for anything u need, remember, not a big store. They don't speak good English, but should be fine 5000yen for one day, including waterproof clothes n plants, with ski gears, 3300yen for day pass. After get up to the hill, it links to other 2 ski park, up to 15 major ski path, perfect. Rental price is reasonable compare with other two ski resorts...

Good powder, decent number of runs but I feel this place is best suited for intermediate skill ski/ snowboard players.

Access Good - shuttle bus from echigo yuzawa Station with good frequency. Tokyo to Echigoyuzawa Shinkansen ride takes around 80 mins.

Rental /school Resort has a reasonable rental shop, can find all gear. There are few rental shops just across the street as well. School is decent. But get a reservation for weekends.

Stay There are many lodge nearby for...

Accessible by either bus or taxi, the location is fairly close from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Ski ticket booth and rental store accepts credit card, so no hassle there. You still need some coins (300 yen) for each locker to store your belongings. The cable car entrance to the courses is just around the back. If Gala-Yuzawa is a bit boring and too crowded, come...