Giant Ski Area vs Kashimayari Snow Resort

Giant Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Kashimayari Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatGiant Ski AreaKashimayari Snow Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,614 ft (492 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft4,373 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft2,762 ft
Lifts35
Runs412
Beginner terrain75%33%
Intermediate terrain0%42%
Expert terrain25%25%
Night skiing--

Kashimayari Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,614 ft vs 853 ft); Kashimayari Snow Resort has more runs (12 vs 4).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Giant Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Kashimayari Snow 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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