Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatIchinose Yamanokami Ski AreaNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop161 ft (49 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation5,597 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation5,436 ft1,854 ft
Lifts117
Runs155
Beginner terrain0%35%
Intermediate terrain100%29%
Expert terrain0%36%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 161 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 1); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Yamanokami Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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