Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

Echo Valley Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortShiga Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)2,392 ft (729 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft4,367 ft
Lifts723
Runs1690
Beginner terrain31%47%
Intermediate terrain38%42%
Expert terrain31%11%
Night skiing--

Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,392 ft vs 1,086 ft); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (90 vs 16); Echo Valley Ski Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Echo Valley Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Shiga Kōgen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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