Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortYachiho Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)617 ft (188 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft6,007 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft5,390 ft
Lifts74
Runs167
Beginner terrain31%43%
Intermediate terrain38%29%
Expert terrain31%28%
Night skiing--

Echo Valley Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,086 ft vs 617 ft); Echo Valley Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 7); 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
Yachiho Kōgen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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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