Akakura Onsen Ski Area vs Itoigawa Seaside Valley

Akakura Onsen Ski Area (Niigata Prefecture) and Itoigawa Seaside Valley (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatAkakura Onsen Ski AreaItoigawa Seaside Valley
Vertical drop1,519 ft (463 m)1,608 ft (490 m)
Summit elevation3,770 ft2,408 ft
Base elevation2,247 ft801 ft
Lifts145
Runs2715
Beginner terrain67%40%
Intermediate terrain26%33%
Expert terrain7%27%
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Itoigawa Seaside Valley has the bigger vertical (1,608 ft vs 1,519 ft); Akakura Onsen Ski Area has more runs (27 vs 15); Itoigawa Seaside Valley skews more expert (27% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Akakura Onsen Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Itoigawa Seaside ValleyNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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