Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Nomugitōge Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaNomugitōge Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)2,231 ft (680 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft6,936 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft4,705 ft
Lifts14
Runs1911
Beginner terrain75%27%
Intermediate terrain19%64%
Expert terrain6%9%
Night skiing--

Nomugitōge Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,231 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 11); Nomugitōge Ski Resort skews more expert (9% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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