Lotte Arai Resort vs Nekoma Ski Resort

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

StatLotte Arai ResortNekoma Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)1,965 ft (599 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft4,380 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft2,415 ft
Lifts513
Runs1238
Beginner terrain50%50%
Intermediate terrain42%42%
Expert terrain8%8%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,965 ft); Nekoma Ski Resort has more runs (38 vs 12).

Which pass covers them?

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

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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