Lotte Arai Resort vs Matsudai Family Ski Resort

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

StatLotte Arai ResortMatsudai Family Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)620 ft (189 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft1,266 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft646 ft
Lifts52
Runs124
Beginner terrain50%50%
Intermediate terrain42%50%
Expert terrain8%0%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 620 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 4); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
Matsudai Family Ski ResortNot 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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