Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatHakuba Goryu Snow ResortNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop2,910 ft (887 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation5,381 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation2,470 ft1,854 ft
Lifts1117
Runs1555
Beginner terrain47%35%
Intermediate terrain40%29%
Expert terrain13%36%
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Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 2,910 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 15); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Goryu Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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