Lotte Arai Resort vs Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatLotte Arai ResortShiga Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)2,392 ft (729 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft4,367 ft
Lifts523
Runs1290
Beginner terrain50%47%
Intermediate terrain42%42%
Expert terrain8%11%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 2,392 ft); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (90 vs 12); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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

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