Koide Ski Area vs Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area

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

StatKoide Ski AreaTainai Ski & Snowboard Area
Vertical drop423 ft (129 m)1,827 ft (557 m)
Summit elevation846 ft2,306 ft
Base elevation423 ft482 ft
Lifts39
Runs713
Beginner terrain43%33%
Intermediate terrain43%50%
Expert terrain14%17%
Night skiing--

Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has the bigger vertical (1,827 ft vs 423 ft); Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has more runs (13 vs 7); Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area skews more expert (17% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Koide Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Tainai Ski & Snowboard AreaNot 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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