Jigatake Ski Resort vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

Jigatake Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatJigatake Ski ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop846 ft (258 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation3,865 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation3,015 ft3,012 ft
Lifts59
Runs1136
Beginner terrain73%39%
Intermediate terrain27%42%
Expert terrain0%19%
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Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 846 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 11); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort skews more expert (19% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Jigatake Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Madarao Kōgen 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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