Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Nomugitōge Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortNomugitōge Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)2,231 ft (680 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft6,936 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft4,705 ft
Lifts44
Runs1011
Beginner terrain20%27%
Intermediate terrain50%64%
Expert terrain30%9%
Night skiing--

Nomugitōge Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,231 ft vs 1,165 ft); Nomugitōge Ski Resort has more runs (11 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
Nomugitōge 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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