Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatKumanoyu Ski AreaYamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop892 ft (272 m)2,851 ft (869 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft5,449 ft
Base elevation5,512 ft2,598 ft
Lifts535
Runs1791
Beginner terrain29%75%
Intermediate terrain35%19%
Expert terrain36%6%
Night skiing--

Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,851 ft vs 892 ft); Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (91 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
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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

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