Koide Ski Area vs NASPA Ski Garden

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

StatKoide Ski AreaNASPA Ski Garden
Vertical drop423 ft (129 m)827 ft (252 m)
Summit elevation846 ft2,238 ft
Base elevation423 ft1,414 ft
Lifts36
Runs78
Beginner terrain43%43%
Intermediate terrain43%57%
Expert terrain14%0%
Night skiing--

NASPA Ski Garden has the bigger vertical (827 ft vs 423 ft); NASPA Ski Garden 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
NASPA Ski GardenNot 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 →

Stay near Koide Ski Area

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Koide Ski Area

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More detail: Koide Ski Area stats · NASPA Ski Garden stats