Ichinose Family Ski Area vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatIchinose Family Ski AreaMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,073 ft (327 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation5,331 ft3,012 ft
Lifts49
Runs1536
Beginner terrain38%39%
Intermediate terrain38%42%
Expert terrain24%19%
Night skiing--

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 1,073 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 15); Ichinose Family Ski Area skews more expert (24% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Family 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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