Iwappara Ski Resort vs Maiko Snow Resort

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortMaiko Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)2,142 ft (653 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft2,989 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft846 ft
Lifts710
Runs1626
Beginner terrain53%50%
Intermediate terrain33%35%
Expert terrain14%15%
Night skiing--

Maiko Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (2,142 ft vs 1,929 ft); Maiko Snow Resort has more runs (26 vs 16); Maiko Snow Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Iwappara Ski ResortNot 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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