Itoigawa Seaside Valley vs Maiko Snow Resort

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

StatItoigawa Seaside ValleyMaiko Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,608 ft (490 m)2,142 ft (653 m)
Summit elevation2,408 ft2,989 ft
Base elevation801 ft846 ft
Lifts510
Runs1526
Beginner terrain40%50%
Intermediate terrain33%35%
Expert terrain27%15%
Night skiing--

Maiko Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (2,142 ft vs 1,608 ft); Maiko Snow Resort has more runs (26 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
Maiko Snow ResortIndy Pass: 2 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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