Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Iwatake Snow FieldMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,762 ft (537 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation4,209 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation2,448 ft3,012 ft
Lifts99
Runs3336
Beginner terrain33%39%
Intermediate terrain33%42%
Expert terrain34%19%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has the bigger vertical (1,762 ft vs 1,381 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 33); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field skews more expert (34% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Iwatake Snow FieldNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Madarao Kōgen 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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