Lotte Arai Resort vs NASPA Ski Garden

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

StatLotte Arai ResortNASPA Ski Garden
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)827 ft (252 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft2,238 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft1,414 ft
Lifts56
Runs128
Beginner terrain50%43%
Intermediate terrain42%57%
Expert terrain8%0%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 827 ft); Lotte Arai Resort has more runs (12 vs 8); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
NASPA Ski GardenNot 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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