Resort Comparison
Lotte AraivsFurano
Lotte Arai
Niigata, Japan
Furano
Hokkaido, Japan
Key Statistics
Lotte Arai
Stat
Furano
22 km
Total Piste
Best26 km
8
Total Lifts
Best10
1,855mBest
Peak Altitude
1,209m
620mBest
Base Altitude
237m
9/10
Snow Reliability
9/10
Ikon
Ski Pass
Ikon
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★★
1h 42m
Transfer Time
Best1h 40m
Toyama (TOY)
Nearest Airport
New Chitose (CTS)
Difficulty Distribution
Lotte Arai
Beginner 6/10Intermediate 7/10Advanced 7/10
Furano
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Lotte Arai
Furano
Terrain Variety
6
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
5
Family Friendliness
7
Apres-Ski
5
Off-Piste
7
Beginner Suitability
6
Intermediate Terrain
7
Advanced Terrain
7
Value for Money
6
Accommodation
9
Dining
7
Accessibility
5
Scenery & Charm
9
Ski School
6
The Verdict
Lotte Arai wins on
- Accommodation
- Scenery & Charm
2category wins
Furano wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Lift System
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Value for Money
- Accessibility
- Ski School
9category wins
Tied categories (4)
Snow ReliabilityFamily FriendlinessAdvanced TerrainDining
Best For
Lotte Arai
FamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
Furano
BeginnersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
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