Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Ichinose Family Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortIchinose Family Ski Area
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)1,073 ft (327 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft6,404 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft5,331 ft
Lifts44
Runs1015
Beginner terrain20%38%
Intermediate terrain50%38%
Expert terrain30%24%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,165 ft vs 1,073 ft); Ichinose Family Ski Area has more runs (15 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
Ichinose Family Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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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