Maruike Ski Area vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

Maruike Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMaruike Ski AreaNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop361 ft (110 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation5,154 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation4,793 ft1,854 ft
Lifts217
Runs655
Beginner terrain60%35%
Intermediate terrain20%29%
Expert terrain20%36%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 361 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 6); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Maruike Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Nozawa Onsen 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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