Lotte Arai Resort vs Naeba Ski Resort

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

StatLotte Arai ResortNaeba Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)2,963 ft (903 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft5,856 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft2,894 ft
Lifts514
Runs1229
Beginner terrain50%38%
Intermediate terrain42%34%
Expert terrain8%28%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 2,963 ft); Naeba Ski Resort has more runs (29 vs 12); Naeba Ski Resort skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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