Itoigawa Seaside Valley vs Lotte Arai Resort

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

StatItoigawa Seaside ValleyLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop1,608 ft (490 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation2,408 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation801 ft1,211 ft
Lifts55
Runs1512
Beginner terrain40%50%
Intermediate terrain33%42%
Expert terrain27%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,608 ft); Itoigawa Seaside Valley has more runs (15 vs 12); 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
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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