Kandatsu Snow Resort vs Matsudai Family Ski Resort

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

StatKandatsu Snow ResortMatsudai Family Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,644 ft (501 m)620 ft (189 m)
Summit elevation3,179 ft1,266 ft
Base elevation1,539 ft646 ft
Lifts62
Runs194
Beginner terrain37%50%
Intermediate terrain26%50%
Expert terrain37%0%
Night skiing--

Kandatsu Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,644 ft vs 620 ft); Kandatsu Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 4); 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
Matsudai Family Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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