Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Ontake Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaOntake Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,732 ft (528 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft7,257 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft5,525 ft
Lifts13
Runs1916
Beginner terrain75%53%
Intermediate terrain19%20%
Expert terrain6%27%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 16); Ontake Ski Resort skews more expert (27% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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