Mt. Norikura Snow Resort vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Shirakabako Royal Hill (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMt. Norikura Snow ResortShirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop1,627 ft (496 m)869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation6,473 ft5,620 ft
Base elevation4,846 ft4,751 ft
Lifts83
Runs209
Beginner terrain35%33%
Intermediate terrain35%44%
Expert terrain30%23%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 869 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 vs 9); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mt. Norikura Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Shirakabako Royal HillNot 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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