Lotte Arai Resort
Japan
1 / 3Lotte Arai Resort in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, offers 16 km of ski slopes and 5 lifts for skiing and snowboarding.
Trail information
Altitude and trails
Lotte Arai Resort, Japan
★★★★★3.0out of 5
1,280 м
top
951 м
Vertical drop
329 м
base
Total slopes
16 км
Lifts
5
Vertical drop
951 м
Adult ski pass
€ 40 / day
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 16 km total
Easy6.8 км · 43 %
Intermediate5.2 км · 33 %
Difficult4 км · 25 %
Ski pass prices
Adults
7,500 ¥
€ 40
Youth
5,000 ¥
€ 27
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.
Lotte Arai Resort ski resort is located in Niigata Prefecture (Japan, Honshu, Chubu). It offers 16 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. Five lifts transport guests.
Maps
Lifts
Ski lifts in detail
5 lifts · Season 2026/27
- 1Gondola lifts
- 4Chairlifts
- 1Magic carpets
Lifts in total
5
Capacity
9,000people/hour
Total lift length
6.9км
Longest lift: Arai Gondola, 2,850 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.
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Contacts and opening hours
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Typical season
Mid-December - mid-May
Season
-
Lotte Arai Resort
Mid · 805 м
Updated at 07:24
+22°Rainfeels like +22°
Precipitation0.7 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line4 200 мCALC
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a lift pass at Lotte Arai Resort?
A day pass costs €40, or 7,500 ¥ in the local currency. A junior day pass costs €27.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 16 km of pistes, including 6.8 km of easy, 5.2 km of intermediate and 4 km of difficult pistes. It may therefore suit beginners, although the piste selection is not intended only for first-timers.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 08:30 to 16:00. The resort has five lifts: Arai Gondola, Kokenashi, Zendana, Sanroku 1 and Sanroku 2.
