Lotte Arai Resort vs Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort

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

StatLotte Arai ResortMuikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)2,657 ft (810 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft3,832 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft1,175 ft
Lifts54
Runs1213
Beginner terrain50%54%
Intermediate terrain42%31%
Expert terrain8%15%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 2,657 ft); Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 12); Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
Muikamachi Hakkaisan 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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