Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaTsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)2,966 ft (904 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft5,600 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft2,635 ft
Lifts115
Runs1936
Beginner terrain75%52%
Intermediate terrain19%39%
Expert terrain6%9%
Night skiing--

Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,966 ft vs 1,430 ft); Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 19); Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort skews more expert (9% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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