Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Ryuoo Ski Park

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

Compare against

Stat	Higashidateyama Ski Area	Ryuoo Ski Park
Vertical drop	1,430 ft (436 m)	3,458 ft (1,054 m)
Summit elevation	6,512 ft	6,306 ft
Base elevation	5,085 ft	2,844 ft
Lifts	1	12
Runs	19	28
Beginner terrain	75%	36%
Intermediate terrain	19%	32%
Expert terrain	6%	32%
Night skiing	-	-

Ryuoo Ski Park has the bigger vertical (3,458 ft vs 1,430 ft); Ryuoo Ski Park has more runs (28 vs 19); Ryuoo Ski Park skews more expert (32% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski Area	Ikon Pass: 7 days
Ryuoo Ski Park	Not 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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