Lotte Arai Resort vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatLotte Arai ResortYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,982 ft (909 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation1,211 ft5,079 ft
Lifts55
Runs1222
Beginner terrain50%32%
Intermediate terrain42%50%
Expert terrain8%18%
Night skiing--

Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 1,476 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 vs 12); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort skews more expert (18% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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

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