Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft5,112 ft
Lifts64
Runs1913
Beginner terrain47%69%
Intermediate terrain24%15%
Expert terrain29%16%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 876 ft); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 13); 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
Shirakaba Highland International 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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