Mt. Norikura Snow Resort vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatMt. Norikura Snow ResortNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,627 ft (496 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation6,473 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation4,846 ft1,854 ft
Lifts817
Runs2055
Beginner terrain35%35%
Intermediate terrain35%29%
Expert terrain30%36%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 1,627 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 20); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mt. Norikura Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
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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