Kumanoyu Ski Area vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

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

Compare against

Stat	Kumanoyu Ski Area	Shirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop	892 ft (272 m)	869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation	6,404 ft	5,620 ft
Base elevation	5,512 ft	4,751 ft
Lifts	5	3
Runs	17	9
Beginner terrain	29%	33%
Intermediate terrain	35%	44%
Expert terrain	36%	23%
Night skiing	-	-

Kumanoyu Ski Area has the bigger vertical (892 ft vs 869 ft); Kumanoyu Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 9); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Kumanoyu Ski Area	Ikon Pass: 7 days
Shirakabako Royal Hill	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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