Giant Ski Area vs Shirakaba 2in1 Ski Resort

Giant Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Shirakaba 2in1 Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatGiant Ski AreaShirakaba 2in1 Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)863 ft (263 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft6,004 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft5,141 ft
Lifts35
Runs414
Beginner terrain75%31%
Intermediate terrain0%31%
Expert terrain25%38%
Night skiing--

Shirakaba 2in1 Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (863 ft vs 853 ft); Shirakaba 2in1 Ski Resort has more runs (14 vs 4); Shirakaba 2in1 Ski Resort skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Giant Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Shirakaba 2in1 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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