Kayama Captain Coast ski resort vs Lotte Arai Resort

Kayama Captain Coast ski resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKayama Captain Coast ski resortLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop630 ft (192 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation2,103 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation1,470 ft1,211 ft
Lifts65
Runs1112
Beginner terrain64%50%
Intermediate terrain36%42%
Expert terrain0%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 630 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 11); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kayama Captain Coast ski 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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