Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort vs Sakae Club Ski Resort

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

StatMadarao Kōgen Ski ResortSakae Club Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,381 ft (421 m)1,325 ft (404 m)
Summit elevation4,393 ft2,625 ft
Base elevation3,012 ft1,299 ft
Lifts93
Runs369
Beginner terrain39%33%
Intermediate terrain42%44%
Expert terrain19%23%
Night skiing--

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 1,325 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 9); Sakae Club Ski Resort skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Madarao Kōgen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Sakae Club 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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