Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Sanosaka Snow ResortYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,165 ft (355 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation3,760 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation2,595 ft5,079 ft
Lifts45
Runs1022
Beginner terrain20%32%
Intermediate terrain50%50%
Expert terrain30%18%
Night skiing--

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,476 ft vs 1,165 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 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
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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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