Giant Ski Area vs Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaHakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,165 ft (355 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft3,760 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft2,595 ft
Lifts34
Runs410
Beginner terrain75%20%
Intermediate terrain0%50%
Expert terrain25%30%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,165 ft vs 853 ft); Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has more runs (10 vs 4); Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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