Kandatsu Snow Resort vs Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort

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

StatKandatsu Snow ResortYuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,644 ft (501 m)764 ft (233 m)
Summit elevation3,179 ft2,290 ft
Base elevation1,539 ft1,522 ft
Lifts610
Runs1911
Beginner terrain37%73%
Intermediate terrain26%27%
Expert terrain37%0%
Night skiing--

Kandatsu Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,644 ft vs 764 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
Yuzawa Nakazato Snow ResortIndy Pass: 2 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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