Gala Yuzawa vs Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort

Gala Yuzawa (Niigata Prefecture) and Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatGala YuzawaIkenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,694 ft (821 m)2,126 ft (648 m)
Summit elevation3,865 ft4,619 ft
Base elevation1,175 ft2,493 ft
Lifts116
Runs4818
Beginner terrain62%44%
Intermediate terrain31%44%
Expert terrain7%12%
Night skiing--

Gala Yuzawa has the bigger vertical (2,694 ft vs 2,126 ft); Gala Yuzawa has more runs (48 vs 18); Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort skews more expert (12% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Gala YuzawaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK 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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