Kayama Captain Coast ski resort vs Maiko Snow Resort

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

StatKayama Captain Coast ski resortMaiko Snow Resort
Vertical drop630 ft (192 m)2,142 ft (653 m)
Summit elevation2,103 ft2,989 ft
Base elevation1,470 ft846 ft
Lifts610
Runs1126
Beginner terrain64%50%
Intermediate terrain36%35%
Expert terrain0%15%
Night skiing--

Maiko Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (2,142 ft vs 630 ft); Maiko Snow Resort has more runs (26 vs 11); Maiko Snow Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kayama Captain Coast ski resortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Maiko 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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More detail: Kayama Captain Coast ski resort stats · Maiko Snow Resort stats