Maruike Ski Area vs Sakae Club Ski Resort

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

StatMaruike Ski AreaSakae Club Ski Resort
Vertical drop361 ft (110 m)1,325 ft (404 m)
Summit elevation5,154 ft2,625 ft
Base elevation4,793 ft1,299 ft
Lifts23
Runs69
Beginner terrain60%33%
Intermediate terrain20%44%
Expert terrain20%23%
Night skiing--

Sakae Club Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,325 ft vs 361 ft); Sakae Club Ski Resort has more runs (9 vs 6); Sakae Club Ski Resort skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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