Ichinose Diamond Ski Area vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatIchinose Diamond Ski AreaNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop338 ft (103 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation5,610 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation5,272 ft1,854 ft
Lifts217
Runs455
Beginner terrain33%35%
Intermediate terrain67%29%
Expert terrain0%36%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 338 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 4); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Diamond Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Nozawa Onsen 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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