Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Iizuna Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaIizuna Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,788 ft (545 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft4,823 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft3,031 ft
Lifts13
Runs1914
Beginner terrain75%43%
Intermediate terrain19%36%
Expert terrain6%21%
Night skiing--

Iizuna Resort has the bigger vertical (1,788 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 14); Iizuna Resort skews more expert (21% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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