Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas vs Tazawako Ski Area

Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas (Akita Prefecture) and Tazawako Ski Area (Akita Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatTaiheizan Ski Resort OpasTazawako Ski Area
Vertical drop640 ft (195 m)1,955 ft (596 m)
Summit elevation1,083 ft3,848 ft
Base elevation443 ft1,893 ft
Lifts36
Runs716
Beginner terrain29%50%
Intermediate terrain43%25%
Expert terrain28%25%
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Tazawako Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,955 ft vs 640 ft); Tazawako Ski Area has more runs (16 vs 7); Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Taiheizan Ski Resort OpasNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Tazawako Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days

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

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More detail: Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas stats · Tazawako Ski Area stats