Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Kumanoyu Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortKumanoyu Ski Area
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)892 ft (272 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft6,404 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft5,512 ft
Lifts45
Runs1017
Beginner terrain20%29%
Intermediate terrain50%35%
Expert terrain30%36%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,165 ft vs 892 ft); Kumanoyu Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 10); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Kumanoyu 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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