Gala-Yuzawa Station


Gala-Yuzawa Station is a seasonal railway station on the Gala-Yuzawa Line in the town of Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company.

Lines

The station is served by the Gala-Yuzawa Line from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, and forms the only station on this 1.8 km branch line. Services are classed as "Limited express", although they are actually extensions of Jōetsu Shinkansen Tanigawa services. The station is open to passengers only during the winter ski season, usually from mid-December until early May.

Layout

The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks. The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 20 December 1990.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the JR portion of the station was used by an average of 1,029 passengers daily. The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.
Fiscal yearDaily average
2000907
2005987
2010941
20151,127

Surrounding area

The station adjoins the Gala Yuzawa ski resort.