Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Higashidateyama Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Iwatake Snow FieldHigashidateyama Ski Area
Vertical drop1,762 ft (537 m)1,430 ft (436 m)
Summit elevation4,209 ft6,512 ft
Base elevation2,448 ft5,085 ft
Lifts91
Runs3319
Beginner terrain33%75%
Intermediate terrain33%19%
Expert terrain34%6%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has the bigger vertical (1,762 ft vs 1,430 ft); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has more runs (33 vs 19); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field skews more expert (34% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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