Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft5,112 ft
Lifts44
Runs1013
Beginner terrain20%69%
Intermediate terrain50%15%
Expert terrain30%16%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,165 ft vs 876 ft); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has more runs (13 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
Shirakaba Highland International 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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