Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Sakae Club Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaSakae Club Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,325 ft (404 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft2,625 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft1,299 ft
Lifts13
Runs199
Beginner terrain75%33%
Intermediate terrain19%44%
Expert terrain6%23%
Night skiing--

Higashidateyama Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,430 ft vs 1,325 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 9); Sakae Club Ski Resort skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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