Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatIchinose Yamanokami Ski AreaShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop161 ft (49 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation5,597 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation5,436 ft5,112 ft
Lifts14
Runs113
Beginner terrain0%69%
Intermediate terrain100%15%
Expert terrain0%16%
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Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (876 ft vs 161 ft); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 1); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort skews more expert (16% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ichinose Yamanokami 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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