Kandatsu Snow Resort vs Kayama Captain Coast ski resort

Kandatsu Snow Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Kayama Captain Coast ski resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKandatsu Snow ResortKayama Captain Coast ski resort
Vertical drop1,644 ft (501 m)630 ft (192 m)
Summit elevation3,179 ft2,103 ft
Base elevation1,539 ft1,470 ft
Lifts66
Runs1911
Beginner terrain37%64%
Intermediate terrain26%36%
Expert terrain37%0%
Night skiing--

Kandatsu Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,644 ft vs 630 ft); Kandatsu Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 11); Kandatsu Snow Resort skews more expert (37% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kandatsu Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Kayama Captain Coast 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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