Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort vs Naeba Ski Resort

Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Naeba Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatJoetsu Kokusai Ski ResortNaeba Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,343 ft (714 m)2,963 ft (903 m)
Summit elevation3,054 ft5,856 ft
Base elevation712 ft2,894 ft
Lifts1914
Runs4129
Beginner terrain41%38%
Intermediate terrain54%34%
Expert terrain5%28%
Night skiing--

Naeba Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,963 ft vs 2,343 ft); Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort has more runs (41 vs 29); Naeba Ski Resort skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Joetsu Kokusai Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Naeba Ski ResortNot 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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More detail: Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort stats · Naeba Ski Resort stats