Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,539 ft (469 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation2,654 ft3,012 ft
Lifts99
Runs1936
Beginner terrain37%39%
Intermediate terrain47%42%
Expert terrain16%19%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,539 ft vs 1,381 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 19); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort skews more expert (19% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortNot 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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More detail: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort stats · Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort stats