Mt. Norikura Snow Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatMt. Norikura Snow ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop1,627 ft (496 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation6,473 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation4,846 ft3,688 ft
Lifts86
Runs2017
Beginner terrain35%31%
Intermediate terrain35%31%
Expert terrain30%38%
Night skiing--

Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 1,627 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 17); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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