Kyōwa Ski Area vs Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas

Kyōwa Ski Area (Akita Prefecture) and Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas (Akita Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKyōwa Ski AreaTaiheizan Ski Resort Opas
Vertical drop856 ft (261 m)640 ft (195 m)
Summit elevation1,444 ft1,083 ft
Base elevation587 ft443 ft
Lifts23
Runs107
Beginner terrain50%29%
Intermediate terrain30%43%
Expert terrain20%28%
Night skiing--

Kyōwa Ski Area has the bigger vertical (856 ft vs 640 ft); Kyōwa Ski Area has more runs (10 vs 7); Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kyōwa Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Taiheizan Ski Resort OpasNot 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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