Geto Kogen vs Tazawako Ski Area

Geto Kogen (Iwate Prefecture) and Tazawako Ski Area (Akita Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatGeto KogenTazawako Ski Area
Vertical drop1,398 ft (426 m)1,955 ft (596 m)
Summit elevation3,488 ft3,848 ft
Base elevation2,087 ft1,893 ft
Lifts56
Runs1516
Beginner terrain21%50%
Intermediate terrain36%25%
Expert terrain43%25%
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Tazawako Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,955 ft vs 1,398 ft); Tazawako Ski Area has more runs (16 vs 15); Geto Kogen skews more expert (43% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Geto KogenIndy Pass: 2 days
Tazawako Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days

One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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More detail: Geto Kogen stats · Tazawako Ski Area stats