Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Higashidateyama Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortHigashidateyama Ski Area
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)1,430 ft (436 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft6,512 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft5,085 ft
Lifts41
Runs1019
Beginner terrain20%75%
Intermediate terrain50%19%
Expert terrain30%6%
Night skiing--

Higashidateyama Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,430 ft vs 1,165 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area 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 Sanosaka Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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