Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort vs Higashidateyama Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Goryu Snow ResortHigashidateyama Ski Area
Vertical drop2,910 ft (887 m)1,430 ft (436 m)
Summit elevation5,381 ft6,512 ft
Base elevation2,470 ft5,085 ft
Lifts111
Runs1519
Beginner terrain47%75%
Intermediate terrain40%19%
Expert terrain13%6%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (2,910 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 15); Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort skews more expert (13% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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