Akakura Onsen Ski Area vs Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort

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

StatAkakura Onsen Ski AreaOkutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,519 ft (463 m)1,624 ft (495 m)
Summit elevation3,770 ft4,058 ft
Base elevation2,247 ft2,434 ft
Lifts145
Runs2714
Beginner terrain67%64%
Intermediate terrain26%21%
Expert terrain7%15%
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Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,624 ft vs 1,519 ft); Akakura Onsen Ski Area has more runs (27 vs 14); Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Akakura Onsen Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Okutadami Maruyama Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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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