About Yuzawa
Yuzawa, located in the Niigata prefecture is one of the largest and most easily accessed ski areas from Tokyo. You can be on the slopes from Tokyo Station in under two hours. Yuzawa is known for deep powder and a long season, with some resorts open from mid November to late May.
There are over a dozen ski resorts around Yuzawa, varying in size from one to over twenty lifts. While some are near the town center, others are more remote, but they can all be accessed by public transport.
Staff Feedback
We asked our Yuzawa team, what were some of your favorite things about working for Canyons Yuzawa for the 2023-2024 Season?
"I got to teach at lots of different ski resorts which was great. I would love to come back!"
“I got to teach lots of people from different cultures”
"The variety of skiing I could do in my free time, powder, park, and night skiing, so good!"
"The staff accommodation was amazing"
F.A.Q
The info below answers some common questions about working and living in Echigo Yuzawa