From December 21, 2013 to May 6, 2014, Kanto Area Pass holders can purchase the "Gala Option Ticket" for 1000 yen which allows them to take the Joetsu Shinkansen beyond the pass' coverage area to Gala Yuzawa Station for visiting the Gala Yuzawa ski resort. The optional ticket is valid on a single calendar day during the validity period of the Kanto Area Pass. It can be purchased at the same locations as the pass (see below).