Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area vs Lotte Arai Resort

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

StatHoppo Bunadaira Ski AreaLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop764 ft (233 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation5,131 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation4,367 ft1,211 ft
Lifts15
Runs512
Beginner terrain50%50%
Intermediate terrain50%42%
Expert terrain0%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 764 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 5); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hoppo Bunadaira 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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