Kashimayari Snow Resort vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

Kashimayari Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKashimayari Snow ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,614 ft (492 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation4,373 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation2,762 ft3,012 ft
Lifts59
Runs1236
Beginner terrain33%39%
Intermediate terrain42%42%
Expert terrain25%19%
Night skiing--

Kashimayari Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,614 ft vs 1,381 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 12); Kashimayari Snow Resort skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kashimayari Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Madarao Kōgen Ski 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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