Itoigawa Seaside Valley vs Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area

Itoigawa Seaside Valley (Niigata Prefecture) and Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatItoigawa Seaside ValleyTainai Ski & Snowboard Area
Vertical drop1,608 ft (490 m)1,827 ft (557 m)
Summit elevation2,408 ft2,306 ft
Base elevation801 ft482 ft
Lifts59
Runs1513
Beginner terrain40%33%
Intermediate terrain33%50%
Expert terrain27%17%
Night skiing--

Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has the bigger vertical (1,827 ft vs 1,608 ft); Itoigawa Seaside Valley has more runs (15 vs 13); 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
Tainai Ski & Snowboard AreaNot 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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