Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Iwatake Snow FieldShiga Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,762 ft (537 m)2,392 ft (729 m)
Summit elevation4,209 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation2,448 ft4,367 ft
Lifts923
Runs3390
Beginner terrain33%47%
Intermediate terrain33%42%
Expert terrain34%11%
Night skiing--

Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,392 ft vs 1,762 ft); Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (90 vs 33); 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
Shiga Kōgen Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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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