Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft3,688 ft
Lifts16
Runs1917
Beginner terrain75%31%
Intermediate terrain19%31%
Expert terrain6%38%
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Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 17); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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