Kaida Kōgen MIA Ski Resort vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

Kaida Kōgen MIA Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Mt. Norikura Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKaida Kōgen MIA Ski ResortMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,847 ft (563 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation6,959 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation5,112 ft4,846 ft
Lifts38
Runs520
Beginner terrain40%35%
Intermediate terrain60%35%
Expert terrain0%30%
Night skiing--

Kaida Kōgen MIA Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,847 ft vs 1,627 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 5); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kaida Kōgen MIA Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Mt. Norikura 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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More detail: Kaida Kōgen MIA Ski Resort stats · Mt. Norikura Snow Resort stats