Iwappara Ski Resort vs Koide Ski Area

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortKoide Ski Area
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)423 ft (129 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft846 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft423 ft
Lifts73
Runs167
Beginner terrain53%43%
Intermediate terrain33%43%
Expert terrain14%14%
Night skiing--

Iwappara Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,929 ft vs 423 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 7).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Iwappara Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Koide Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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More detail: Iwappara Ski Resort stats · Koide Ski Area stats