Kandatsu Snow Resort vs Naeba Ski Resort

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

StatKandatsu Snow ResortNaeba Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,644 ft (501 m)2,963 ft (903 m)
Summit elevation3,179 ft5,856 ft
Base elevation1,539 ft2,894 ft
Lifts614
Runs1929
Beginner terrain37%38%
Intermediate terrain26%34%
Expert terrain37%28%
Night skiing--

Naeba Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,963 ft vs 1,644 ft); Naeba Ski Resort has more runs (29 vs 19); 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
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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