Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort vs Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatNozawa Onsen Snow ResortShiga Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop3,540 ft (1,079 m)2,392 ft (729 m)
Summit elevation5,394 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation1,854 ft4,367 ft
Lifts1723
Runs5590
Beginner terrain35%47%
Intermediate terrain29%42%
Expert terrain36%11%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 2,392 ft); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (90 vs 55); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Shiga Kōgen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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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