Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

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

StatKumanoyu Ski AreaPilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
Vertical drop892 ft (272 m)1,545 ft (471 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft7,290 ft
Base elevation5,512 ft5,745 ft
Lifts53
Runs177
Beginner terrain29%14%
Intermediate terrain35%57%
Expert terrain36%29%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 892 ft); Kumanoyu Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 7); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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