Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Goryu Snow ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop2,910 ft (887 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation5,381 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation2,470 ft5,112 ft
Lifts114
Runs1513
Beginner terrain47%69%
Intermediate terrain40%15%
Expert terrain13%16%
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Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (2,910 ft vs 876 ft); Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort has more runs (15 vs 13); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort skews more expert (16% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Goryu 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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