Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort vs Kazawa Snow Area

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort (Gunma Prefecture) and Kazawa Snow Area (Gunma Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKaruizawa Prince Hotel Ski ResortKazawa Snow Area
Vertical drop702 ft (214 m)1,037 ft (316 m)
Summit elevation3,793 ft5,466 ft
Base elevation3,091 ft4,429 ft
Lifts88
Runs1911
Beginner terrain63%36%
Intermediate terrain16%9%
Expert terrain21%55%
Night skiing--

Kazawa Snow Area has the bigger vertical (1,037 ft vs 702 ft); Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort has more runs (19 vs 11); Kazawa Snow Area skews more expert (55% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Kazawa Snow 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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