Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort vs Lotte Arai Resort

Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCharmant Hiuchi Snow ResortLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop1,611 ft (491 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation3,310 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation1,699 ft1,211 ft
Lifts35
Runs1112
Beginner terrain36%50%
Intermediate terrain55%42%
Expert terrain9%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,611 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 11); Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort skews more expert (9% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Charmant Hiuchi Snow ResortNot 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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