Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortShirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft5,620 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft4,751 ft
Lifts43
Runs109
Beginner terrain20%33%
Intermediate terrain50%44%
Expert terrain30%23%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,165 ft vs 869 ft); Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort has more runs (10 vs 9); 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
Shirakabako Royal HillNot 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 · Shirakabako Royal Hill stats