Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Higashidateyama Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortHigashidateyama Ski Area
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)1,430 ft (436 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft6,512 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft5,085 ft
Lifts61
Runs1919
Beginner terrain47%75%
Intermediate terrain24%19%
Expert terrain29%6%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 1,430 ft); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Cortina Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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