Cupid Valley vs Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort

Cupid Valley (Niigata Prefecture) and Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCupid ValleyJoetsu Kokusai Ski Resort
Vertical drop951 ft (290 m)2,343 ft (714 m)
Summit elevation2,365 ft3,054 ft
Base elevation1,414 ft712 ft
Lifts319
Runs341
Beginner terrain67%41%
Intermediate terrain33%54%
Expert terrain0%5%
Night skiing--

Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,343 ft vs 951 ft); Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort has more runs (41 vs 3); Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort skews more expert (5% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cupid ValleyIndy Pass: 2 days
Joetsu Kokusai 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 →

Stay near Cupid Valley

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