Itoigawa Seaside Valley vs Kandatsu Snow Resort

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

StatItoigawa Seaside ValleyKandatsu Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,608 ft (490 m)1,644 ft (501 m)
Summit elevation2,408 ft3,179 ft
Base elevation801 ft1,539 ft
Lifts56
Runs1519
Beginner terrain40%37%
Intermediate terrain33%26%
Expert terrain27%37%
Night skiing--

Kandatsu Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,644 ft vs 1,608 ft); Kandatsu Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 15); Kandatsu Snow Resort skews more expert (37% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Itoigawa Seaside ValleyNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Kandatsu Snow 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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