Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

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

StatNozawa Onsen Snow ResortShirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop3,540 ft (1,079 m)869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation5,394 ft5,620 ft
Base elevation1,854 ft4,751 ft
Lifts173
Runs559
Beginner terrain35%33%
Intermediate terrain29%44%
Expert terrain36%23%
Night skiing--

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (3,540 ft vs 869 ft); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has more runs (55 vs 9); Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Nozawa Onsen 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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