Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Happoone Winter ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop3,533 ft (1,077 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation5,994 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation2,461 ft5,112 ft
Lifts224
Runs3713
Beginner terrain36%69%
Intermediate terrain44%15%
Expert terrain20%16%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort has the bigger vertical (3,533 ft vs 876 ft); Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort has more runs (37 vs 13); Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort skews more expert (20% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Happoone Winter 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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