Gala Yuzawa vs Kayama Captain Coast ski resort
Gala Yuzawa (Niigata Prefecture) and Kayama Captain Coast ski resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Gala Yuzawa | Kayama Captain Coast ski resort |
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| Vertical drop | 2,694 ft (821 m) | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Summit elevation | 3,865 ft | 2,103 ft |
| Base elevation | 1,175 ft | 1,470 ft |
| Lifts | 11 | 6 |
| Runs | 48 | 11 |
| Beginner terrain | 62% | 64% |
| Intermediate terrain | 31% | 36% |
| Expert terrain | 7% | 0% |
| Night skiing | - | - |
Gala Yuzawa has the bigger vertical (2,694 ft vs 630 ft); Gala Yuzawa has more runs (48 vs 11); Gala Yuzawa skews more expert (7% expert terrain).
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