Akakura Onsen Ski Area vs Lotte Arai Resort

Akakura Onsen Ski Area (Niigata Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatAkakura Onsen Ski AreaLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop1,519 ft (463 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation3,770 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation2,247 ft1,211 ft
Lifts145
Runs2712
Beginner terrain67%50%
Intermediate terrain26%42%
Expert terrain7%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,519 ft); Akakura Onsen Ski Area has more runs (27 vs 12); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Akakura Onsen Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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