Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort vs Kashimayari Snow Resort

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

StatHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortKashimayari Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,539 ft (469 m)1,614 ft (492 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft4,373 ft
Base elevation2,654 ft2,762 ft
Lifts95
Runs1912
Beginner terrain37%33%
Intermediate terrain47%42%
Expert terrain16%25%
Night skiing--

Kashimayari Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,614 ft vs 1,539 ft); Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (19 vs 12); Kashimayari Snow Resort skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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