Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatNozawa Onsen Snow ResortYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop3,540 ft (1,079 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation5,394 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation1,854 ft5,079 ft
Lifts175
Runs5522
Beginner terrain35%32%
Intermediate terrain29%50%
Expert terrain36%18%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 1,476 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 22); 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
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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