Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaMyoko Suginohara Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)3,668 ft (1,118 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft6,093 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft2,425 ft
Lifts15
Runs1922
Beginner terrain75%52%
Intermediate terrain19%33%
Expert terrain6%15%
Night skiing--

Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (3,668 ft vs 1,430 ft); Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort has more runs (22 vs 19); Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Myoko Suginohara Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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