Ichinose Family Ski Area vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

Ichinose Family Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatIchinose Family Ski AreaShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,073 ft (327 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation6,404 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation5,331 ft5,112 ft
Lifts44
Runs1513
Beginner terrain38%69%
Intermediate terrain38%15%
Expert terrain24%16%
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Ichinose Family Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,073 ft vs 876 ft); Ichinose Family Ski Area has more runs (15 vs 13); Ichinose Family Ski Area skews more expert (24% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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