Food Scene
Best artisan bread in probably all of Niigata. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside! All handmade, hand kneaded, sourdough bread that is never sour! Get their early as they sell out quickly. The baguette is to die for!
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47 湯沢Best artisan bread in probably all of Niigata. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside! All handmade, hand kneaded, sourdough bread that is never sour! Get their early as they sell out quickly. The baguette is to die for!
Awesome Japanese BBQ chicken (Yakitori) run by young local couple. Very popular. Very busy! Should get there at 5PM or expect to wait in line. Definitely try the yaki-onigiri (bbq rice ball).
Sumibi Yakitori Katsumi
2384-1 YuzawaAwesome Japanese BBQ chicken (Yakitori) run by young local couple. Very popular. Very busy! Should get there at 5PM or expect to wait in line. Definitely try the yaki-onigiri (bbq rice ball).
One of the most popular restaurants in town. This place serves traditional Japanese hot pot dishes that finish with udon noodles. You will need a reservation or show up at 9PM without one.
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Chaya Moritaki
357-5 YuzawaOne of the most popular restaurants in town. This place serves traditional Japanese hot pot dishes that finish with udon noodles. You will need a reservation or show up at 9PM without one.
Best "tonkatsu" fried pork cutlet in town. Always a line so go early or late to try to avoid the rush!
497-4 Yuzawa
Best "tonkatsu" fried pork cutlet in town. Always a line so go early or late to try to avoid the rush!
Essentials
1685 Yuzawa
"Noguchi," best grocery store in town.
Open 24 hours! Just before the station on the left (same side as the station) as you come from my house.
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7-Eleven
2450 YuzawaOpen 24 hours! Just before the station on the left (same side as the station) as you come from my house.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little ski resort with night skiing...sometimes 24 hours on the weekends!
Kandatsu Schneeresort
4121-1 KandatsuGreat little ski resort with night skiing...sometimes 24 hours on the weekends!
Best ski resort in town. Opens earliest (usually November) and closes latest (usually May). Known for deep powder snow and great side / back country.
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Kagura Snow Resorts
742 MitsumataBest ski resort in town. Opens earliest (usually November) and closes latest (usually May). Known for deep powder snow and great side / back country.
Nakazato Snow Wood
4731-2 TsuchidaruBest ski resort for beginners. Easy slopes and good sledding for non-skiers.
This is the resort our house is located on. We are right on the Nunoba Gelende. The ropeway is just up the street and once your at the top you can catch another gondola to Gala Ski resort as well!
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Skigebiet Yuzawa Kogen
YuzawaThis is the resort our house is located on. We are right on the Nunoba Gelende. The ropeway is just up the street and once your at the top you can catch another gondola to Gala Ski resort as well!