Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort vs Minakami Kogen Ski Resort

Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort (Gunma Prefecture) and Minakami Kogen Ski Resort (Gunma Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKusatsu Onsen Ski ResortMinakami Kogen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,234 ft (376 m)1,289 ft (393 m)
Summit elevation5,315 ft4,081 ft
Base elevation4,081 ft2,792 ft
Lifts74
Runs1312
Beginner terrain40%25%
Intermediate terrain50%58%
Expert terrain10%17%
Night skiing--

Minakami Kogen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,289 ft vs 1,234 ft); Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 12); Minakami Kogen Ski Resort skews more expert (17% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kusatsu Onsen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Minakami Kogen 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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