Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Ontake Ski Resort

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

StatKumanoyu Ski AreaOntake Ski Resort
Vertical drop892 ft (272 m)1,732 ft (528 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft7,257 ft
Base elevation5,512 ft5,525 ft
Lifts53
Runs1716
Beginner terrain29%53%
Intermediate terrain35%20%
Expert terrain36%27%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 892 ft); Kumanoyu Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 16); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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