Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatIchinose Yamanokami Ski AreaYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop161 ft (49 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation5,597 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation5,436 ft3,688 ft
Lifts16
Runs117
Beginner terrain0%31%
Intermediate terrain100%31%
Expert terrain0%38%
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Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 161 ft); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 1); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Yamanokami Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Yabuhara Kogen Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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