Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Kashimayari Snow Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaKashimayari Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,614 ft (492 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft4,373 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft2,762 ft
Lifts15
Runs1912
Beginner terrain75%33%
Intermediate terrain19%42%
Expert terrain6%25%
Night skiing--

Kashimayari Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,614 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 12); Kashimayari Snow Resort skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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