Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Lotte Arai Resort

Higashidateyama Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft1,211 ft
Lifts15
Runs1912
Beginner terrain75%50%
Intermediate terrain19%42%
Expert terrain6%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 12); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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