Koide Ski Area vs Muica Snow Resort

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

StatKoide Ski AreaMuica Snow Resort
Vertical drop423 ft (129 m)1,099 ft (335 m)
Summit elevation846 ft2,215 ft
Base elevation423 ft1,112 ft
Lifts36
Runs78
Beginner terrain43%38%
Intermediate terrain43%63%
Expert terrain14%-1%
Night skiing--

Muica Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,099 ft vs 423 ft); Muica Snow Resort has more runs (8 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
Muica 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 · Muica Snow Resort stats