Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort vs Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort

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

StatNozawa Onsen Snow ResortTsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort
Vertical drop3,540 ft (1,079 m)2,966 ft (904 m)
Summit elevation5,394 ft5,600 ft
Base elevation1,854 ft2,635 ft
Lifts1715
Runs5536
Beginner terrain35%52%
Intermediate terrain29%39%
Expert terrain36%9%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 2,966 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 36); 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
Tsugaike-Kogen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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