Ichinose Family Ski Area vs Lotte Arai Resort

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

StatIchinose Family Ski AreaLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop1,073 ft (327 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation5,331 ft1,211 ft
Lifts45
Runs1512
Beginner terrain38%50%
Intermediate terrain38%42%
Expert terrain24%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,073 ft); Ichinose Family Ski Area has more runs (15 vs 12); Ichinose Family Ski Area skews more expert (24% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Family 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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