Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Shirakabako Royal Hill (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortShirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft5,620 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft4,751 ft
Lifts63
Runs199
Beginner terrain47%33%
Intermediate terrain24%44%
Expert terrain29%23%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 869 ft); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 9); 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
Shirakabako Royal HillNot 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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