Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaShiga Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)2,392 ft (729 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft4,367 ft
Lifts123
Runs1990
Beginner terrain75%47%
Intermediate terrain19%42%
Expert terrain6%11%
Night skiing--

Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,392 ft vs 1,430 ft); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (90 vs 19); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Shiga Kōgen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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