Iwappara Ski Resort vs Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortMuikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)2,657 ft (810 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft3,832 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft1,175 ft
Lifts74
Runs1613
Beginner terrain53%54%
Intermediate terrain33%31%
Expert terrain14%15%
Night skiing--

Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,657 ft vs 1,929 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 13); Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski 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
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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