Mt. Norikura Snow Resort vs Ontake Ski Resort

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

StatMt. Norikura Snow ResortOntake Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,627 ft (496 m)1,732 ft (528 m)
Summit elevation6,473 ft7,257 ft
Base elevation4,846 ft5,525 ft
Lifts83
Runs2016
Beginner terrain35%53%
Intermediate terrain35%20%
Expert terrain30%27%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 1,627 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 16); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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