Itoigawa Seaside Valley vs Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort

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

StatItoigawa Seaside ValleyJoetsu Kokusai Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,608 ft (490 m)2,343 ft (714 m)
Summit elevation2,408 ft3,054 ft
Base elevation801 ft712 ft
Lifts519
Runs1541
Beginner terrain40%41%
Intermediate terrain33%54%
Expert terrain27%5%
Night skiing--

Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,343 ft vs 1,608 ft); Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort has more runs (41 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
Joetsu Kokusai 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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