Ontake Ski Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatOntake Ski ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop1,732 ft (528 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation7,257 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation5,525 ft3,688 ft
Lifts36
Runs1617
Beginner terrain53%31%
Intermediate terrain20%31%
Expert terrain27%38%
Night skiing--

Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 1,732 ft); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 16); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

Stay near Ontake Ski Resort

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