Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort vs Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortHakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,539 ft (469 m)1,165 ft (355 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft3,760 ft
Base elevation2,654 ft2,595 ft
Lifts94
Runs1910
Beginner terrain37%20%
Intermediate terrain47%50%
Expert terrain16%30%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,539 ft vs 1,165 ft); Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (19 vs 10); Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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More detail: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort stats · Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort stats