Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort vs Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort

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

StatBlanche-Takayama Ski ResortHakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,401 ft (427 m)1,165 ft (355 m)
Summit elevation5,902 ft3,760 ft
Base elevation4,501 ft2,595 ft
Lifts64
Runs1310
Beginner terrain46%20%
Intermediate terrain31%50%
Expert terrain23%30%
Night skiing--

Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,401 ft vs 1,165 ft); Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 10); Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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