Jigatake Ski Resort vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatJigatake Ski ResortNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop846 ft (258 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation3,865 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation3,015 ft1,854 ft
Lifts517
Runs1155
Beginner terrain73%35%
Intermediate terrain27%29%
Expert terrain0%36%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 846 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 11); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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