Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft3,012 ft
Lifts49
Runs1036
Beginner terrain20%39%
Intermediate terrain50%42%
Expert terrain30%19%
Night skiing--

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 1,165 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 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
Madarao Kōgen 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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More detail: Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort stats · Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort stats