Lotte Arai ski resort
620m — 1,855m

Lotte Arai

Niigata, Japan

Snow reliability

14 miles (22km)Piste
8Lifts
620m – 1,855mAltitude
Dec 2024 – Mar 2025Season
Narita (NRT) / Niigata (KIJ) (2h 30m)Transfer

Plan Your Trip

The closest major airport is Narita (NRT) / Niigata (KIJ), with a ~2h 30m transfer to the resort.

Nearest airportNarita (NRT) / Niigata (KIJ)
Airport to resort~2h 30m
Flight from New York~14–16h
Estimated return fareFrom ~$1,200

Prices are indicative. Book early for the best fares.

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of 8 max
7 nights

Accommodation

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About Lotte Arai

Lotte Arai Resort sits high on the flanks of Mount Myoko in Niigata Prefecture, operating at one of the highest average base altitudes in the Myoko region and benefiting from some of the deepest natural snowpack in Japan. Reopened and extensively redeveloped by Lotte in 2018 after a decade-long closure, the resort now offers a premium on-mountain experience with modern gondola access, a luxury hotel at the base, and runs that wind through stunning old-growth beech forest. Its position makes it an excellent companion resort to neighbouring Myoko ski areas for those seeking variety in the region.

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Resort Ratings

Snow Reliability
9/10

Deep Myoko snowpack, some of Japan's best

Accommodation Quality
9/10

Luxury hotel perched directly on mountain

Scenery & Charm
9/10

Towering old-growth beech forest, truly stunning

Family Friendliness
7/10

Luxury setting, relaxed pace for families

Off-Piste
7/10

Ancient beech forest tree runs excel

Intermediate Terrain
7/10

Pleasant forested trails for confident skiers