Kagura Ski Resort vs Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area

Kagura Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKagura Ski ResortTainai Ski & Snowboard Area
Vertical drop1,690 ft (515 m)1,827 ft (557 m)
Summit elevation6,030 ft2,306 ft
Base elevation4,337 ft482 ft
Lifts59
Runs1513
Beginner terrain27%33%
Intermediate terrain40%50%
Expert terrain33%17%
Night skiing--

Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has the bigger vertical (1,827 ft vs 1,690 ft); Kagura Ski Resort has more runs (15 vs 13); Kagura Ski Resort skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kagura Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Tainai Ski & Snowboard AreaNot 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: Kagura Ski Resort stats · Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area stats