Giant Ski Area vs Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,539 ft (469 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft2,654 ft
Lifts39
Runs419
Beginner terrain75%37%
Intermediate terrain0%47%
Expert terrain25%16%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,539 ft vs 853 ft); Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (19 vs 4); Giant Ski Area skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Giant Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
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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