Home › Niigata Prefecture › Lotte Arai Resort vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski ResortLotte Arai Resort vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort (Yamagata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
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Stat Lotte Arai Resort Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort Vertical drop 2,982 ft (909 m) 2,851 ft (869 m) Summit elevation 4,193 ft 5,449 ft Base elevation 1,211 ft 2,598 ft Lifts 5 35 Runs 12 91 Beginner terrain 50% 75% Intermediate terrain 42% 19% Expert terrain 8% 6% Night skiing - -
Lotte Arai Resort has the bigger vertical (2,982 ft vs 2,851 ft); Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (91 vs 12); Lotte Arai Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).
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