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Lotte Arai Resortロッテアライリゾート

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Niigata · Large

1527 km
Runs
960 m320–1280 m
Vertical
1280 m
Top lift
¥7,500
Day pass
1
Onsen nearby
Large
Size

Yuki Recommends

3/5

Slurpy snow and road less travelled — worth a look. 🐻

SnowSlurpy10.3 m/yr at the valley station (JMA — the base gets more) · Yuki tastes slurpy snow 🐻
Charm & cute
Storybook factor
Terrain
Onsen & culture
Road less travelled
Value

Yuki Recommends is our own scoring — charm, storybook feeling, snow texture and more. Subjective factors are our read from the data, not a hard grade.

Lotte Arai Resort is a ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu, Japan with 15 runs over 27 km and 960 m of vertical (320–1280 m). A one-day adult lift ticket costs ¥7,500. There is 1 onsen within 0.0 km. Nearby lodging runs about ¥11,800 a night. The nearest station is Arai (Echigo Tokimeki Railway).

Location

36.9758, 138.2361 · Google Maps ↗

Nearest station: Arai — Echigo Tokimeki Railway. Free shuttle ~10 min

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Notable
  • Gondola-served steep terrain & huge lift-accessed backcountry (Zendana / Yakushi)
  • Reopened 2017 as a luxury resort
  • Big-mountain freeride terrain
♨ Onsens nearby (1)
  • ♨ Lotte Arai Resort Onsen — 0 km🚶 walkable· On-site hotel onsen & spa
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Common questions about Lotte Arai Resort

Is Lotte Arai Resort good for beginners?

Lotte Arai Resort leans towards confident intermediates and above (about 960 m vertical); beginners can ski here but there are gentler options.

Is Lotte Arai Resort good for families?

Lotte Arai Resort is more of an enthusiasts' hill; families can visit but resorts with more on-mountain services suit them better.

Does Lotte Arai Resort get good powder?

Yes — excellent, 10.3 m of snow a year (JMA normals); among Japan's snowiest.

Does Lotte Arai Resort have an onsen?

Yes. There is 1 onsen recorded near Lotte Arai Resort, including Lotte Arai Resort Onsen (0 km).

How much is a lift ticket at Lotte Arai Resort?

An adult one-day lift ticket at Lotte Arai Resort is ¥7,500 (2024/25 season).

How do you get to Lotte Arai Resort?

The nearest station is Arai on the Echigo Tokimeki Railway. Free shuttle ~10 min

How big is Lotte Arai Resort?

Lotte Arai Resort has 15 runs totalling 27 km, with 960 m of vertical.

How much does it cost to stay near Lotte Arai Resort?

Lodging near Lotte Arai Resort runs from about ¥11,800 a night, with a median of ¥11,800 across 1 priced properties.

Data recorded for Lotte Arai Resort: terrain, price, access, onsen, dining, stay, features, official. Empty fields mean unknown, not zero — nothing here is invented. Lift prices are adult 1-day, 2024/25 season, JPY.

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