Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Kumanoyu Ski Area

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field (Nagano Prefecture) and Kumanoyu Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHakuba Iwatake Snow FieldKumanoyu Ski Area
Vertical drop1,762 ft (537 m)892 ft (272 m)
Summit elevation4,209 ft6,404 ft
Base elevation2,448 ft5,512 ft
Lifts95
Runs3317
Beginner terrain33%29%
Intermediate terrain33%35%
Expert terrain34%36%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has the bigger vertical (1,762 ft vs 892 ft); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has more runs (33 vs 17); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Iwatake Snow FieldNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Kumanoyu Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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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