📷 Lotte Arai
Asia
Lotte Arai
Projected to open Dec 1
Projected to open December 1, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, March · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 1
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 28
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Lotte Arai is projected to open December 1, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January174cm avg
- #2February118cm avg
- #3March73cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 1
Projected to open December 1, 2026
14 runs · 5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (805m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
大毛無山山頂方面 (Toward Mt Okenashi Summit, 1,280m)
ビーフリー・アンコール上部方面 (Upper Be Free & Encore, 1,100m)
膳棚ステーション周辺 (Around Zendana Station, 950m)
About Lotte Arai
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.
Read the full resort guide →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 529 acres (214 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.
- How will El Niño affect Lotte Arai in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #398 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -14% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Lotte Arai averaged -14% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — but in Japan the El Niño hit lands on the season's edges, not the heart of the sea-effect window. Point your winter 2026-27 trip at the mid-winter core (January to mid-February), stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -34%, '15-16 -47%, '23-24 +40%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.
