Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft1,854 ft
Lifts117
Runs1955
Beginner terrain75%35%
Intermediate terrain19%29%
Expert terrain6%36%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 1,430 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 19); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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