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Family-friendly hotels near Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Echigo-Yuzawa Station is a JR East station in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, served by the Joetsu Shinkansen and the conventional Joetsu Line. The Shinkansen "Tanigawa" trains start and terminate here, and some "Toki" trains also stop here. The fastest trip from Tokyo Station takes 66 minutes. During ski season, a Shinkansen branch line also takes you to Gala Yuzawa Station. Many trains on the Hokuetsu Express Hokuhoku Line run straight through to this station via the Joetsu Line. The area around the station is the heart of the Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen hot spring town, lined with traditional inns (ryokan) and hotels, and the plaza at the west exit has a foot bath. The station building, CoCoLo Yuzawa, houses souvenir shops, a food alley for snacking as you stroll, and Ponshukan, a sake (Japanese rice wine) shop.
Visiting Echigo-Yuzawa Station with kids
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Transferring to and from the Shinkansen
The standard transfer time between the Joetsu Shinkansen and the Joetsu Line or Hokuhoku Line is 6 minutes. On the conventional line side, there is a Shinkansen transfer gate.
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Meals and shopping in the station building
Gangi-dori, in the concourse outside the ticket gates, is lined with souvenir shops, a deli, a food alley with restaurants, and a tourist information center.
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Coin lockers
The station information on the official website says coin lockers are available. There is also a station rental car service.
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Waiting room and station bento
Inside the station there is a waiting room and NewDays convenience stores (at the station entrance and in the Shinkansen concourse). Ekiben (boxed meals sold at stations) can be bought on Gangi-dori and at the NewDays in front of the ticket gates.
The local bus terminal is located only on the east exit side.
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Hotels within 1.5 km of Echigo-Yuzawa Station (6, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 6 are within 1.5 km of Echigo-Yuzawa Station. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Yuzawa Grand Hotel
Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Shosenkaku Kagetsu
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen Sakuratei
Hotel Futaba Yuzawa
Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Yuzawa Toei Hotel
Echigo Yuzawa NASPA New Otani
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Travel tips
The standard transfer time is 6 minutes, so on days when you switch between the Shinkansen and a conventional train, choosing a connection with extra time will keep things relaxed. Ekiben can be bought on Gangi-dori and at the NewDays in front of the ticket gates. Echigo-Yuzawa is a heavy snow area in winter, and studless (winter) tires are a must if you come by car. Families not used to snowy roads will feel safer taking the Shinkansen.
Best season
If you want to play in the snow or ski, winter (December to March) is the best season. The Shinkansen branch line to Gala Yuzawa Station runs only during ski season, and when the summer slopes are open, a dedicated shuttle bus from this station is used instead. From spring to autumn, you can enjoy the green highlands, cool weather, and hot springs.
Getting there
It takes as little as 66 minutes from Tokyo Station by Shinkansen. By car, the nearest interchange is Yuzawa IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway, about 1 hour 50 minutes from Nerima IC.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | 2427 Yuzawa Mondo, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture |
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| scheduleHours | Ticket gate counter: first train to last train. Ticket office: 5:30 AM to 11:20 PM |
| trainNearest station | Joetsu Shinkansen, Joetsu Line, Hokuetsu Express Hokuhoku Line |
| callPhone | JR東日本お問い合わせセンター 050-2016-1600 |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/station/info.aspx?StationCd=285 |
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FAQ
Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, there are. There is also a station rental car service.
How long does it take from Tokyo?
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By Joetsu Shinkansen, it takes as little as 66 minutes from Tokyo Station and as little as 41 minutes from Omiya Station. Toward Niigata Station it takes about 45 minutes, and both "Toki" and "Tanigawa" trains run.
Can we eat and shop at the station?
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Inside the station there is a standing soba noodle shop and a NewDays convenience store. On Gangi-dori, outside the ticket gates, there is a deli and a food alley for snacking, and at Ponshukan you can choose from Niigata sake and souvenirs.
How many minutes does the Shinkansen transfer take?
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The standard transfer time between the Joetsu Shinkansen and the Joetsu Line or Hokuhoku Line is 6 minutes. The Shinkansen transfer gate on the conventional line side has automatic ticket gates.
Can we stay near the station?
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There are 5 family-friendly lodgings within 1.5 km. The closest is Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Yuzawa Grand Hotel at about 0.2 km, followed by Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Shosenkaku Kagetsu at about 0.3 km.