Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Lotte Arai Resort

Kumanoyu Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKumanoyu Ski AreaLotte Arai Resort
Vertical drop892 ft (272 m)2,982 ft (909 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation5,512 ft1,211 ft
Lifts55
Runs1712
Beginner terrain29%50%
Intermediate terrain35%42%
Expert terrain36%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 892 ft); Kumanoyu Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 12); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kumanoyu Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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