Cupid Valley vs Lotte Arai Resort

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

StatCupid ValleyLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop951 ft (290 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation2,365 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation1,414 ft1,211 ft
Lifts35
Runs312
Beginner terrain67%50%
Intermediate terrain33%42%
Expert terrain0%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 951 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 3); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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