Giant Ski Area vs Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaOkushiga Kogen Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,722 ft (525 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft6,558 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft4,839 ft
Lifts36
Runs426
Beginner terrain75%33%
Intermediate terrain0%44%
Expert terrain25%23%
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Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,722 ft vs 853 ft); Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort has more runs (26 vs 4); Giant Ski Area skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Giant Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Okushiga Kogen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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

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