Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Iwatake Snow FieldShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,762 ft (537 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation4,209 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation2,448 ft5,112 ft
Lifts94
Runs3313
Beginner terrain33%69%
Intermediate terrain33%15%
Expert terrain34%16%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has the bigger vertical (1,762 ft vs 876 ft); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has more runs (33 vs 13); 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
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 →

Stay near Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field

Related comparisons

Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort vs Hakuba Iwatake Snow FieldHakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Shiga Kōgen Ski ResortHakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortHakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Ryuoo Ski ParkHakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Tsugaike-Kogen Ski ResortHakuba Happoone Winter Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski ResortShiga Kōgen Ski Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski ResortNozawa Onsen Snow Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

More detail: Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field stats · Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort stats