Giant Ski Area vs Yomase Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaYomase Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft3,865 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft2,388 ft
Lifts34
Runs410
Beginner terrain75%10%
Intermediate terrain0%80%
Expert terrain25%10%
Night skiing--

Yomase Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,476 ft vs 853 ft); Yomase Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (10 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
Yomase Onsen 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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