Mt. Norikura Snow Resort vs Yamadaboku Wild Snow Park

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

StatMt. Norikura Snow ResortYamadaboku Wild Snow Park
Vertical drop1,627 ft (496 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation6,473 ft5,787 ft
Base elevation4,846 ft4,911 ft
Lifts83
Runs2011
Beginner terrain35%27%
Intermediate terrain35%36%
Expert terrain30%37%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 876 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 11); Yamadaboku Wild Snow Park skews more expert (37% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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