Lotte Arai Resort vs Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area

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

StatLotte Arai ResortTainai Ski & Snowboard Area
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)1,827 ft (557 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft2,306 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft482 ft
Lifts59
Runs1213
Beginner terrain50%33%
Intermediate terrain42%50%
Expert terrain8%17%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,827 ft); Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has more runs (13 vs 12); Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area skews more expert (17% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Lotte Arai ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
Tainai Ski & Snowboard AreaNot 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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