Yuzawa, Mountain resort town in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Located between the Japanese Alps and the Sea of Japan, Yuzawa receives substantial annual snowfall creating natural conditions for winter sports activities.
The town of Yuzawa was officially established on April 1, 1955, through the merger of several villages in the Minamiuonuma district of Niigata Prefecture.
The natural setting of Yuzawa inspired Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata to write his masterwork 'Snow Country', set in this mountain town.
The Joetsu Shinkansen connects Yuzawa to Tokyo in 70 minutes, with stations at Echigo-Yuzawa and Gala-Yuzawa serving winter sports enthusiasts.
The town maintains a network of natural hot springs with a 900-year history, complementing its status as a year-round recreational destination.
Location: Minamiuonuma district
Inception: March 31, 1955
Website: https://www.town.yuzawa.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Minamiuonuma, Tokamachi, Tsunan, Nakanojō, Minakami, Sakae
Website: https://town.yuzawa.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.93408,138.81739
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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