Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Mt. Norikura Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHoppo Bunadaira Ski AreaMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop764 ft (233 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation5,131 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation4,367 ft4,846 ft
Lifts18
Runs520
Beginner terrain50%35%
Intermediate terrain50%35%
Expert terrain0%30%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 764 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 5); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hoppo Bunadaira Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Mt. Norikura Snow 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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