Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft3,688 ft
Lifts66
Runs1917
Beginner terrain47%31%
Intermediate terrain24%31%
Expert terrain29%38%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 1,811 ft); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 17); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Cortina Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yabuhara Kogen Ski AreaNot 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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More detail: Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort stats · Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area stats