Super easy access, just over an hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo. There are many unique ski resorts in the area, so you can explore as many as you like. If you suddenly decide to hop on the Shinkansen, you may find yourself forgetting something. Here we will introduce some ski pro shops around Yuzawa that are very convenient for such occasions
RESORT Ex-Spo
A reliable and convenient shop inside the station in Echigo Yuzawa
Just outside the ticket gates of JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station, you'll find the outdoor shop RESORT Ex-Spo. In winter, they offer a wide selection of ski and snowboard goods, and in summer, apparel, camping, and mountain climbing equipment. Next door is And Tap Cafe, a drop-in cafe where you can enjoy delicious coffee, craft beer, and specially made sandwiches. The shop offers a lineup of snow items from famous brands, original goods that can only be found here, and even snow toys for children. Be sure to stop by before heading to the slopes
Access: Within 1km from the center of Echigo Yuzawa | 3-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station
Official website: https://resort.xraeb.co.jp/gelespo/
MAJESTIC
3 minutes from Echigo-Yuzawa Station! Same-day service available at this tune-up shop
It's a three-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station. In addition to maintenance, they also offer snowboarding equipment, goggles, gloves, and other accessories. According to the staff at MAJESTIC, your skiing habits are generally visible when you look at the edges. Based on that, they will discuss the angle and other details, and always aim to provide maintenance that suits your level. If you bring in any damage to the running surface or poorly fitting edges, they will generally fix it on the same day, which is very convenient. This is definitely a spot you should stop by when you go skiing in Yuzawa
Access: Within 1km from the center of Echigo-Yuzawa | 3-minute walk from Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Official website: http://majestic-snow.jp/
MOMENT
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This seasonal shop is a 3-minute walk from JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station and is open from mid-December to mid-May. It primarily sells MOMENTSKI products, but also offers repairs, tuning, and boot fitting services, including FGPRO Thermoliners, SCAPATA merino insoles, and boot fitting. It's a convenient drop-in shop, with boot adjustments available at the ski area. It also accepts reservations for BC tours and sells BC-related goods. It's open from the evening until around 7 p.m., so it's best to call in advance if you plan to visit
Access: 1km from the center of Echigo-Yuzawa | 3-minute walk from Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Official website: https://www.momentskis.jp/
kreb sports
A new type of shop with direct access to the slopes where you can get anything you want
Clev Sports is located in Echigo Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, an area known for its heavy snowfall. Conveniently located with easy access to numerous popular ski resorts, this ski and snowboard shop stocks everything you need to get up the mountain. It carries the largest selection of ski and snowboard brands and products in the prefecture. In addition to hard gear, they also have a wide selection of accessories, including apparel, wax, and insoles
Access: Within 1km from the center of Echigo-Yuzawa / 3 minutes on foot from Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Official website: https://www.xraeb.co.jp/xraebsport
Hot Atchi
Get information on waxing services, telemark skiing experiences and powder snow here!
HOT ACCHI sells hats, neck warmers, goggles, anti-fog and other accessories you might suddenly need on the mountain, and also offers hot wax services, tune-ups, boot thermostats, telemark ski rentals and even ski luggage storage. It's located in the free rest area and changing room area, just to the right of the Kagura Ropeway exit. It's a compact yet multi-functional shop stocked with everything you need
Access: 10-15km from the center of Echigo Yuzawa | Approximately 20 minutes by car
Official website: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/kagura/winter/store/shop.html