Giant Ski Area vs Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaShiga Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)2,392 ft (729 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft4,367 ft
Lifts323
Runs490
Beginner terrain75%47%
Intermediate terrain0%42%
Expert terrain25%11%
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Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,392 ft vs 853 ft); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (90 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
Shiga Kōgen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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

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