Maruike Ski Area vs Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

Maruike Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMaruike Ski AreaPilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
Vertical drop361 ft (110 m)1,545 ft (471 m)
Summit elevation5,154 ft7,290 ft
Base elevation4,793 ft5,745 ft
Lifts23
Runs67
Beginner terrain60%14%
Intermediate terrain20%57%
Expert terrain20%29%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 361 ft); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has more runs (7 vs 6); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Maruike Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Pilatus Tateshina Snow 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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