Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Kurohime Kōgen Snow Park

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaKurohime Kōgen Snow Park
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,293 ft (394 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft3,858 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft2,566 ft
Lifts16
Runs1912
Beginner terrain75%42%
Intermediate terrain19%33%
Expert terrain6%25%
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Higashidateyama Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,430 ft vs 1,293 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 12); Kurohime Kōgen Snow Park skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Kurohime Kōgen Snow ParkNot 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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