Higashidateyama Ski Area vs Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

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

StatHigashidateyama Ski AreaPilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,430 ft (436 m)1,545 ft (471 m)
Summit elevation6,512 ft7,290 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft5,745 ft
Lifts13
Runs197
Beginner terrain75%14%
Intermediate terrain19%57%
Expert terrain6%29%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 1,430 ft); Higashidateyama Ski Area has more runs (19 vs 7); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Higashidateyama Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
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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