Kaida Kōgen MIA Ski Resort vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatKaida Kōgen MIA Ski ResortNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,847 ft (563 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation6,959 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation5,112 ft1,854 ft
Lifts317
Runs555
Beginner terrain40%35%
Intermediate terrain60%29%
Expert terrain0%36%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 1,847 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 5); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kaida Kōgen MIA Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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