Jigatake Ski Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatJigatake Ski ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop846 ft (258 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation3,865 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation3,015 ft3,688 ft
Lifts56
Runs1117
Beginner terrain73%31%
Intermediate terrain27%31%
Expert terrain0%38%
Night skiing--

Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 846 ft); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 11); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Jigatake Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yabuhara Kogen Ski AreaNot 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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