Iwappara Ski Resort vs Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort

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

StatIwappara Ski ResortYuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)764 ft (233 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft2,290 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft1,522 ft
Lifts710
Runs1611
Beginner terrain53%73%
Intermediate terrain33%27%
Expert terrain14%0%
Night skiing--

Iwappara Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,929 ft vs 764 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 11); 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
Yuzawa Nakazato Snow ResortIndy Pass: 2 days

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