Kandatsu Snow Resort vs Lotte Arai Resort

Kandatsu Snow Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKandatsu Snow ResortLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop1,644 ft (501 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation3,179 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation1,539 ft1,211 ft
Lifts65
Runs1912
Beginner terrain37%50%
Intermediate terrain26%42%
Expert terrain37%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,644 ft); Kandatsu Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 12); 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
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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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