Ichinose Family Ski Area vs Sakae Club Ski Resort

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

StatIchinose Family Ski AreaSakae Club Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,073 ft (327 m)1,325 ft (404 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft2,625 ft
Base elevation5,331 ft1,299 ft
Lifts43
Runs159
Beginner terrain38%33%
Intermediate terrain38%44%
Expert terrain24%23%
Night skiing--

Sakae Club Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,325 ft vs 1,073 ft); Ichinose Family Ski Area has more runs (15 vs 9); 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
Sakae Club 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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