Muica Snow Resort vs Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area

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

StatMuica Snow ResortTainai Ski & Snowboard Area
Vertical drop1,099 ft (335 m)1,827 ft (557 m)
Summit elevation2,215 ft2,306 ft
Base elevation1,112 ft482 ft
Lifts69
Runs813
Beginner terrain38%33%
Intermediate terrain63%50%
Expert terrain-1%17%
Night skiing--

Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has the bigger vertical (1,827 ft vs 1,099 ft); Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area has more runs (13 vs 8); Tainai Ski & Snowboard Area skews more expert (17% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Muica Snow ResortIndy Pass: 2 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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