
ABOUT Lotte Arai
Lotte Arai Ski Resort is a luxury boutique resort in the Niigata prefecture, it was re-opened after extensive renovations in December 2017. It offers a world-class luxury hotel with ski in/ski out access, 5 star spa and onsen facilities, a variety of restaurants, retail stores, an international snow school and other alpine activities. The Lotte Arai Ski Resort has terrain for all abilities including extensive off-piste terrain and is known for its wide open powder bowls. Included on the Snow Chaser Pass, staying here you’ll also have access to a variety of resorts within the Myoko region. For more information on Lotte Arai click here.
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Lotte Arai Accommodation
The Lotte Arai Resort Hotel is your only accommodation option, yet it has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. -
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How to get to
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Lotte Arai Trail Maps
Find out what the resort of Lotte Arai has to offer with our resort guide and trail map.
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