Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatKumanoyu Ski AreaMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop892 ft (272 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation5,512 ft3,012 ft
Lifts59
Runs1736
Beginner terrain29%39%
Intermediate terrain35%42%
Expert terrain36%19%
Night skiing--

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 892 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 17); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kumanoyu Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
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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