Maruike Ski Area vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

Compare against

Stat	Maruike Ski Area	Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop	361 ft (110 m)	876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation	5,154 ft	5,988 ft
Base elevation	4,793 ft	5,112 ft
Lifts	2	4
Runs	6	13
Beginner terrain	60%	69%
Intermediate terrain	20%	15%
Expert terrain	20%	16%
Night skiing	-	-

Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (876 ft vs 361 ft); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 6); Maruike Ski Area skews more expert (20% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Maruike Ski Area	Ikon Pass: 7 days
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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