Ichinose Diamond Ski Area vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatIchinose Diamond Ski AreaMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop338 ft (103 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation5,610 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation5,272 ft3,012 ft
Lifts29
Runs436
Beginner terrain33%39%
Intermediate terrain67%42%
Expert terrain0%19%
Night skiing--

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 338 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 4); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort skews more expert (19% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Diamond Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Madarao Kōgen 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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