Jigatake Ski Resort vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

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

StatJigatake Ski ResortShirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop846 ft (258 m)869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation3,865 ft5,620 ft
Base elevation3,015 ft4,751 ft
Lifts53
Runs119
Beginner terrain73%33%
Intermediate terrain27%44%
Expert terrain0%23%
Night skiing--

Shirakabako Royal Hill has the bigger vertical (869 ft vs 846 ft); Jigatake Ski Resort has more runs (11 vs 9); Shirakabako Royal Hill skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Jigatake Ski 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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