Resort Comparison

Kagura Ski Resort vs Lotte Arai Resort

Lotte Arai Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Lotte Arai Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Kagura Ski Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Lotte Arai Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Kagura Ski Resort

261.8" average season

Best Terrain

Kagura Ski Resort

3,937' of vertical

Best Value

Kagura Ski Resort

$55 day pass

Easiest Access

Kagura Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Lotte Arai Resort

World-class village experience

Kagura Ski Resort

Niigata, Japan

$$Independent

Lotte Arai Resort

Niigata, Japan

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

4+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.0

7.5

Walkability

7.0

9.0

Village Vibe

6.5

9.0

Mountain

Vertical

3,937'

3,117'

Skiable Area

790 ac

560 ac

Green Runs

20%

15%

Trails

32

14

Lifts

22

5

Getting There

Airport

NRT

NRT

Drive Time

3h

4h

Road Ease

6.5

6.5

Cost

Passes

Independent

Independent

Day Pass

$55

$70

Cost Tier

Moderate

Premium

Village

Dining

Limited

Excellent

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Kagura Ski Resort

261.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

298.3" total

114%

Lotte Arai Resort

235.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

273.3" total

116%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

262"131"0"

Kagura Ski Resort

Lotte Arai Resort

Key Insights

Lotte Arai Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Lotte Arai Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Lotte Arai Resort's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Kagura Ski Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Lotte Arai Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.0) exceeds Kagura Ski Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (790 acres vs 560 acres)
Lotte Arai Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Kagura Ski Resort starts at age 4
Kagura Ski Resort is moderately priced while Lotte Arai Resort falls in the premium category

Best For

Kagura Ski Resort

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Lotte Arai Resort

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

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Regions

British Columbia

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Guides

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