Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatNozawa Onsen Snow ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop3,540 ft (1,079 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation5,394 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation1,854 ft3,688 ft
Lifts176
Runs5517
Beginner terrain35%31%
Intermediate terrain29%31%
Expert terrain36%38%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 1,811 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 17); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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