Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area vs Lotte Arai Resort

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

StatIchinose Yamanokami Ski AreaLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop161 ft (49 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation5,597 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation5,436 ft1,211 ft
Lifts15
Runs112
Beginner terrain0%50%
Intermediate terrain100%42%
Expert terrain0%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 161 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 1); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Yamanokami 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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