Maruike Ski Area vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

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

Compare against

Stat	Maruike Ski Area	Shirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop	361 ft (110 m)	869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation	5,154 ft	5,620 ft
Base elevation	4,793 ft	4,751 ft
Lifts	2	3
Runs	6	9
Beginner terrain	60%	33%
Intermediate terrain	20%	44%
Expert terrain	20%	23%
Night skiing	-	-

Shirakabako Royal Hill has the bigger vertical (869 ft vs 361 ft); Shirakabako Royal Hill has more runs (9 vs 6); Shirakabako Royal Hill skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Maruike 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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