Lotte Arai Resort vs Maiko Snow Resort

Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Maiko Snow Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatLotte Arai ResortMaiko Snow Resort
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)2,142 ft (653 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft2,989 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft846 ft
Lifts510
Runs1226
Beginner terrain50%50%
Intermediate terrain42%35%
Expert terrain8%15%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 2,142 ft); Maiko Snow Resort has more runs (26 vs 12); Maiko Snow Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
Maiko 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: Lotte Arai Resort stats · Maiko Snow Resort stats