Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Ichinose Family Ski Area

Higashidateyama Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Ichinose Family Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaIchinose Family Ski Area
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,073 ft (327 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft6,404 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft5,331 ft
Lifts14
Runs1915
Beginner terrain75%38%
Intermediate terrain19%38%
Expert terrain6%24%
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Higashidateyama Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,430 ft vs 1,073 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 15); Ichinose Family Ski Area skews more expert (24% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Ichinose Family Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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

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