Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort (Yamagata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatOkushiga Kogen Ski ResortYamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,722 ft (525 m)2,851 ft (869 m)
Summit elevation6,558 ft5,449 ft
Base elevation4,839 ft2,598 ft
Lifts635
Runs2691
Beginner terrain33%75%
Intermediate terrain44%19%
Expert terrain23%6%
Night skiing--

Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,851 ft vs 1,722 ft); Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (91 vs 26); Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Okushiga Kogen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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