Home › Niigata Prefecture › Gala Yuzawa vs Lotte Arai ResortGala Yuzawa vs Lotte Arai Resort Gala Yuzawa (Niigata Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
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Stat Gala Yuzawa Lotte Arai Resort Vertical drop 2,694 ft (821 m) 2,982 ft (909 m) Summit elevation 3,865 ft 4,193 ft Base elevation 1,175 ft 1,211 ft Lifts 11 5 Runs 48 12 Beginner terrain 62% 50% Intermediate terrain 31% 42% Expert terrain 7% 8% Night skiing - -
Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 2,694 ft); Gala Yuzawa has more runs (48 vs 12); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).
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Related comparisons More detail: Gala Yuzawa stats · Lotte Arai Resort stats