Kandatsu Snow Resort vs Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area

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

StatKandatsu Snow ResortTainai Ski & Snowboard Area
Vertical drop1,644 ft (501 m)1,827 ft (557 m)
Summit elevation3,179 ft2,306 ft
Base elevation1,539 ft482 ft
Lifts69
Runs1913
Beginner terrain37%33%
Intermediate terrain26%50%
Expert terrain37%17%
Night skiing--

Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has the bigger vertical (1,827 ft vs 1,644 ft); Kandatsu Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 13); 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
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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