Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort vs Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatBlanche-Takayama Ski ResortHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,401 ft (427 m)1,539 ft (469 m)
Summit elevation5,902 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation4,501 ft2,654 ft
Lifts69
Runs1319
Beginner terrain46%37%
Intermediate terrain31%47%
Expert terrain23%16%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,539 ft vs 1,401 ft); Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (19 vs 13); Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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