Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Kijimadaira Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortKijimadaira Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)1,266 ft (386 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft2,825 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft1,562 ft
Lifts45
Runs1025
Beginner terrain20%50%
Intermediate terrain50%42%
Expert terrain30%8%
Night skiing--

Kijimadaira Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,266 ft vs 1,165 ft); Kijimadaira Ski Resort has more runs (25 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
Kijimadaira Ski ResortNot 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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