Kayama Captain Coast ski resort vs Naeba Ski Resort

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

StatKayama Captain Coast ski resortNaeba Ski Resort
Vertical drop630 ft (192 m)2,963 ft (903 m)
Summit elevation2,103 ft5,856 ft
Base elevation1,470 ft2,894 ft
Lifts614
Runs1129
Beginner terrain64%38%
Intermediate terrain36%34%
Expert terrain0%28%
Night skiing--

Naeba Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,963 ft vs 630 ft); Naeba Ski Resort has more runs (29 vs 11); Naeba Ski Resort skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kayama Captain Coast ski 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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