Iwappara Ski Resort vs NASPA Ski Garden

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortNASPA Ski Garden
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)827 ft (252 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft2,238 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft1,414 ft
Lifts76
Runs168
Beginner terrain53%43%
Intermediate terrain33%57%
Expert terrain14%0%
Night skiing--

Iwappara Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,929 ft vs 827 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 8); 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
NASPA Ski GardenNot 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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