Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort vs Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field

Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBlanche-Takayama Ski ResortHakuba Iwatake Snow Field
Vertical drop1,401 ft (427 m)1,762 ft (537 m)
Summit elevation5,902 ft4,209 ft
Base elevation4,501 ft2,448 ft
Lifts69
Runs1333
Beginner terrain46%33%
Intermediate terrain31%33%
Expert terrain23%34%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has the bigger vertical (1,762 ft vs 1,401 ft); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has more runs (33 vs 13); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field skews more expert (34% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Blanche-Takayama Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Hakuba Iwatake Snow FieldNot 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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