Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

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

StatIchinose Yamanokami Ski AreaMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop161 ft (49 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation5,597 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation5,436 ft4,846 ft
Lifts18
Runs120
Beginner terrain0%35%
Intermediate terrain100%35%
Expert terrain0%30%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 161 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 1); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Yamanokami 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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