Kijimadaira Ski Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

Compare against

Stat	Kijimadaira Ski Resort	Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop	1,266 ft (386 m)	876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation	2,825 ft	5,988 ft
Base elevation	1,562 ft	5,112 ft
Lifts	5	4
Runs	25	13
Beginner terrain	50%	69%
Intermediate terrain	42%	15%
Expert terrain	8%	16%
Night skiing	-	-

Kijimadaira Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,266 ft vs 876 ft); Kijimadaira Ski Resort has more runs (25 vs 13); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort skews more expert (16% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Kijimadaira Ski Resort	Not on a major pass; lift tickets only
Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort	Not 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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