Naeba
Niigata, Japan — 18 km
Yuzawa — Gala ski area
Yuzawa - Gala
🇯🇵 Niigata · Japan — Altitude 830 m
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This live camera looks over the Gala ski area in Yuzawa, a town in Niigata Prefecture on the Japan Sea side of the mountains. Watch it to judge whether the slopes are white, grey or bare before you travel, or simply to see how the mountain weather changes through the day.
About Yuzawa and its mountains
Yuzawa sits in the mountainous south of Niigata, roughly at 830 metres above sea level in this part of the valley. The town is well known in Japan for its heavy snowfall, which comes from moist winds crossing the Sea of Japan and dropping their load on the ridges. Hot springs, cedar forests and the rail link from Tokyo give the area a quiet, rural character outside the ski season.
What the camera shows and when to watch
The camera is labelled as a view of the Gala area, so the most useful thing to check is the snow cover on the runs and whether the lifts and lower slopes are open or clouded over. Mornings often bring clearer air before cloud builds over the peaks in the afternoon. In winter, fresh snowfall is the most rewarding thing to watch, while in late spring and autumn the view is calmer and more about changing colours.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
Winter is the main season for visiting, with cold, snowy conditions from December into March. Shoulder months are mild and quieter. If this view does not match what you want, the live cameras at Naeba, Shiga Kogen, Kusatsu and Yamanouchi cover other mountain areas within roughly 18 to 40 km. Check the forecast on this page before heading out, as mountain weather can change quickly.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Yuzawa now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Yuzawa are shown in the weather block on this page. Mountain weather can change quickly, so check it before you set off.
What time is it in Yuzawa?
The local time for Yuzawa is displayed at the top of this page, updated live. Japan does not use daylight saving time, so the clock stays on the same offset all year.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is in Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, at about 830 metres altitude. The map on this page shows its position in the mountains of the region.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Winter is usually the most interesting season, when snow cover on the slopes is at its deepest. Clear mornings are often the best moment to see the mountains without cloud.
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