Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Mt. Norikura Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMadarao Kōgen Ski ResortMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,381 ft (421 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation4,393 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation3,012 ft4,846 ft
Lifts98
Runs3620
Beginner terrain39%35%
Intermediate terrain42%35%
Expert terrain19%30%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 1,381 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 20); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Madarao Kōgen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Mt. Norikura 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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More detail: Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort stats · Mt. Norikura Snow Resort stats