Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area vs Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort

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

StatTakamagahara Mammoth Ski AreaTsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort
Vertical drop761 ft (232 m)2,966 ft (904 m)
Summit elevation6,243 ft5,600 ft
Base elevation5,482 ft2,635 ft
Lifts315
Runs736
Beginner terrain43%52%
Intermediate terrain43%39%
Expert terrain14%9%
Night skiing--

Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,966 ft vs 761 ft); Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 7); Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area skews more expert (14% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Takamagahara Mammoth Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Tsugaike-Kogen Ski ResortNot 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 →

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More detail: Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area stats · Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort stats