Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatKumanoyu Ski AreaYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop892 ft (272 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation5,512 ft5,079 ft
Lifts55
Runs1722
Beginner terrain29%32%
Intermediate terrain35%50%
Expert terrain36%18%
Night skiing--

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,476 ft vs 892 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 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
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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