Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,539 ft (469 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation4,193 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation2,654 ft5,079 ft
Lifts95
Runs1922
Beginner terrain37%32%
Intermediate terrain47%50%
Expert terrain16%18%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,539 ft vs 1,476 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 vs 19); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort skews more expert (18% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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More detail: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort stats · Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort stats