Iwappara Ski Resort vs Kandatsu Snow Resort

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortKandatsu Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)1,644 ft (501 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft3,179 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft1,539 ft
Lifts76
Runs1619
Beginner terrain53%37%
Intermediate terrain33%26%
Expert terrain14%37%
Night skiing--

Iwappara Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,929 ft vs 1,644 ft); Kandatsu Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 16); Kandatsu Snow Resort skews more expert (37% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Iwappara Ski ResortNot 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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