Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortPilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)1,545 ft (471 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft7,290 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft5,745 ft
Lifts43
Runs107
Beginner terrain20%14%
Intermediate terrain50%57%
Expert terrain30%29%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 1,165 ft); Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has more runs (10 vs 7); 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
Pilatus Tateshina Snow 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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