Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatShiga Kōgen Ski ResortYamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,392 ft (729 m)2,851 ft (869 m)
Summit elevation6,759 ft5,449 ft
Base elevation4,367 ft2,598 ft
Lifts2335
Runs9091
Beginner terrain47%75%
Intermediate terrain42%19%
Expert terrain11%6%
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Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,851 ft vs 2,392 ft); Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (91 vs 90); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Shiga Kōgen 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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