Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort vs Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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

StatHakuba Happoone Winter ResortNozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Vertical drop3,533 ft (1,077 m)3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Summit elevation5,994 ft5,394 ft
Base elevation2,461 ft1,854 ft
Lifts2217
Runs3755
Beginner terrain36%35%
Intermediate terrain44%29%
Expert terrain20%36%
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Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 3,533 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 37); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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More detail: Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort stats · Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort stats