Iwappara Ski Resort vs Lotte Arai Resort

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft1,211 ft
Lifts75
Runs1612
Beginner terrain53%50%
Intermediate terrain33%42%
Expert terrain14%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,929 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 12); Iwappara Ski Resort skews more expert (14% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Iwappara Ski ResortNot 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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