Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Kijimadaira Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaKijimadaira Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,266 ft (386 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft2,825 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft1,562 ft
Lifts15
Runs1925
Beginner terrain75%50%
Intermediate terrain19%42%
Expert terrain6%8%
Night skiing--

Higashidateyama Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,430 ft vs 1,266 ft); Kijimadaira Ski Resort has more runs (25 vs 19); Kijimadaira Ski Resort skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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