Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

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

StatKumanoyu Ski AreaMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop892 ft (272 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation5,512 ft4,846 ft
Lifts58
Runs1720
Beginner terrain29%35%
Intermediate terrain35%35%
Expert terrain36%30%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 892 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 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
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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