Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft5,079 ft
Lifts15
Runs1922
Beginner terrain75%32%
Intermediate terrain19%50%
Expert terrain6%18%
Night skiing--

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,476 ft vs 1,430 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 vs 19); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort skews more expert (18% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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

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