Kashimayari Snow Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatKashimayari Snow ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,614 ft (492 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation4,373 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation2,762 ft5,112 ft
Lifts54
Runs1213
Beginner terrain33%69%
Intermediate terrain42%15%
Expert terrain25%16%
Night skiing--

Kashimayari Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,614 ft vs 876 ft); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 12); Kashimayari Snow Resort skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kashimayari Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
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 →

Stay near Kashimayari Snow Resort

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