Itoigawa Seaside Valley vs Iwappara Ski Resort

Itoigawa Seaside Valley (Niigata Prefecture) and Iwappara Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatItoigawa Seaside ValleyIwappara Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,608 ft (490 m)1,929 ft (588 m)
Summit elevation2,408 ft3,228 ft
Base elevation801 ft1,299 ft
Lifts57
Runs1516
Beginner terrain40%53%
Intermediate terrain33%33%
Expert terrain27%14%
Night skiing--

Iwappara Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,929 ft vs 1,608 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 15); Itoigawa Seaside Valley skews more expert (27% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Itoigawa Seaside ValleyNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Iwappara Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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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