Ichinose Family Ski Area vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

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

StatIchinose Family Ski AreaMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,073 ft (327 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation5,331 ft4,846 ft
Lifts48
Runs1520
Beginner terrain38%35%
Intermediate terrain38%35%
Expert terrain24%30%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 1,073 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 15); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Family 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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