Nomugitōge Ski Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatNomugitōge Ski ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop2,231 ft (680 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation6,936 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation4,705 ft3,688 ft
Lifts46
Runs1117
Beginner terrain27%31%
Intermediate terrain64%31%
Expert terrain9%38%
Night skiing--

Nomugitōge Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,231 ft vs 1,811 ft); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 11); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Nomugitōge Ski 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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