Ichinose Diamond Ski Area vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatIchinose Diamond Ski AreaYamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop338 ft (103 m)2,851 ft (869 m)
Summit elevation5,610 ft5,449 ft
Base elevation5,272 ft2,598 ft
Lifts235
Runs491
Beginner terrain33%75%
Intermediate terrain67%19%
Expert terrain0%6%
Night skiing--

Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,851 ft vs 338 ft); Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (91 vs 4); Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort skews more expert (6% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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

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