Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Iwatake Snow FieldYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,762 ft (537 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation4,209 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation2,448 ft5,079 ft
Lifts95
Runs3322
Beginner terrain33%32%
Intermediate terrain33%50%
Expert terrain34%18%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has the bigger vertical (1,762 ft vs 1,476 ft); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has more runs (33 vs 22); 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
Yakebitaiyama 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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