Iwappara Ski Resort vs Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortOkutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)1,624 ft (495 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft4,058 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft2,434 ft
Lifts75
Runs1614
Beginner terrain53%64%
Intermediate terrain33%21%
Expert terrain14%15%
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Iwappara Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,929 ft vs 1,624 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 14); Okutadami Maruyama 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
Okutadami Maruyama Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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