Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatYabuhara Kogen Ski AreaYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,811 ft (552 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation5,499 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation3,688 ft5,079 ft
Lifts65
Runs1722
Beginner terrain31%32%
Intermediate terrain31%50%
Expert terrain38%18%
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Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 1,476 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 vs 17); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Yabuhara Kogen Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 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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