Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatTakamagahara Mammoth Ski AreaYamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop761 ft (232 m)2,851 ft (869 m)
Summit elevation6,243 ft5,449 ft
Base elevation5,482 ft2,598 ft
Lifts335
Runs791
Beginner terrain43%75%
Intermediate terrain43%19%
Expert terrain14%6%
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Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,851 ft vs 761 ft); Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (91 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
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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