Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort vs Lotte Arai Resort

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

StatIshiuchi Maruyama Ski ResortLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop2,159 ft (658 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation3,005 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation846 ft1,211 ft
Lifts145
Runs4112
Beginner terrain47%50%
Intermediate terrain31%42%
Expert terrain22%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 2,159 ft); Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort has more runs (41 vs 12); Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort skews more expert (22% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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