Kashimayari Snow Resort vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

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

StatKashimayari Snow ResortMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,614 ft (492 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation4,373 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation2,762 ft4,846 ft
Lifts58
Runs1220
Beginner terrain33%35%
Intermediate terrain42%35%
Expert terrain25%30%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 1,614 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 12); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kashimayari Snow 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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