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Lotte Arai Resort Guide
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 1
Best months to book: January, February, March · 30-yr snow record
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Resort Guide
Lotte Arai Resort is located in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, offering expansive ski terrain with abundant snowfall and a variety of runs suitable for all levels. The resort features modern accommodations, natural hot springs, and a range of amenities including restaurants, a spa, and family-friendly activities. Signature experiences include off-piste skiing, snow adventures, and panoramic mountain views, creating a relaxed yet adventurous atmosphere. Lotte Arai stands out for its blend of luxury facilities and access to deep powder snow in a scenic alpine setting.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Lotte Arai
Lifts
5
Skiable area
523 ac
Longest run
7 km / 4.35 mi
Runs by difficulty(14 total)
Beginner
3
25% of terrain
Intermediate
6
40% of terrain
Advanced
5
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad2
- Double chair2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Lounge – Located within the Lotte Arai Resort, The Lounge is renowned for its sophisticated après-ski ambiance, offering craft cocktails, premium spirits, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind in style after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 774cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 521cm full-season avg
774cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~696.6 cm. That's 10% below the 5-year average (774 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 34% above the 30-year average (521 cm).
Lotte Arai Season Snowfall
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Lotte Arai Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 522cm with an average of 96 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 50% above this average (781cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 21cm | 6 days | 1cm | 9cm | 10cm |
| December | 125cm | 21 days | 25cm | 63cm | 19cm |
| January | 176cm | 27 days | 96cm | 133cm | 20cm |
| February | 118cm | 22 days | 141cm | 162cm | 17cm |
| March | 70cm | 17 days | 128cm | 154cm | 13cm |
| April | 11cm | 5 days | 51cm | 100cm | 5cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 2cm | 15cm | 0cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 1, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Lotte Arai
- Where is Lotte Arai?
- Lotte Arai is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Lotte Arai?
- Lotte Arai runs from a base elevation of 329 m (1,079 ft) to a summit of 1,280 m (4,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 951 m (3,120 ft).
- How big is Lotte Arai?
- Lotte Arai has 523 acres (212 hectares) of skiable terrain, 14 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Lotte Arai?
- Lotte Arai is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Lotte Arai get in a typical season?
- Lotte Arai averages 590 inches / 1500 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
