Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Kisofukushima Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaKisofukushima Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)2,234 ft (681 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft6,220 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft3,986 ft
Lifts14
Runs1910
Beginner terrain75%30%
Intermediate terrain19%20%
Expert terrain6%50%
Night skiing--

Kisofukushima Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,234 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 10); Kisofukushima Ski Resort skews more expert (50% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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