Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop1,539 ft (469 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation2,654 ft3,688 ft
Lifts96
Runs1917
Beginner terrain37%31%
Intermediate terrain47%31%
Expert terrain16%38%
Night skiing--

Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 1,539 ft); Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (19 vs 17); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yabuhara Kogen Ski AreaNot 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 →

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