Koide Ski Area vs Maiko Snow Resort

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

StatKoide Ski AreaMaiko Snow Resort
Vertical drop423 ft (129 m)2,142 ft (653 m)
Summit elevation846 ft2,989 ft
Base elevation423 ft846 ft
Lifts310
Runs726
Beginner terrain43%50%
Intermediate terrain43%35%
Expert terrain14%15%
Night skiing--

Maiko Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (2,142 ft vs 423 ft); Maiko Snow Resort has more runs (26 vs 7); Maiko Snow Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Koide Ski AreaNot 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: Koide Ski Area stats · Maiko Snow Resort stats