Koide Ski Area vs Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort

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

StatKoide Ski AreaYuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
Vertical drop423 ft (129 m)764 ft (233 m)
Summit elevation846 ft2,290 ft
Base elevation423 ft1,522 ft
Lifts310
Runs711
Beginner terrain43%73%
Intermediate terrain43%27%
Expert terrain14%0%
Night skiing--

Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (764 ft vs 423 ft); Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort has more runs (11 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
Yuzawa Nakazato 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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