Koide Ski Area vs Lotte Arai Resort

Koide Ski Area (Niigata Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKoide Ski AreaLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop423 ft (129 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation846 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation423 ft1,211 ft
Lifts35
Runs712
Beginner terrain43%50%
Intermediate terrain43%42%
Expert terrain14%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 423 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 7); Koide Ski Area skews more expert (14% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Koide Ski AreaNot 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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