Giant Ski Area vs Kisofukushima Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaKisofukushima Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)2,234 ft (681 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft6,220 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft3,986 ft
Lifts34
Runs410
Beginner terrain75%30%
Intermediate terrain0%20%
Expert terrain25%50%
Night skiing--

Kisofukushima Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,234 ft vs 853 ft); Kisofukushima Ski Resort has more runs (10 vs 4); Kisofukushima Ski Resort skews more expert (50% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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