Ontake Ski Resort vs Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

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

StatOntake Ski ResortPilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,732 ft (528 m)1,545 ft (471 m)
Summit elevation7,257 ft7,290 ft
Base elevation5,525 ft5,745 ft
Lifts33
Runs167
Beginner terrain53%14%
Intermediate terrain20%57%
Expert terrain27%29%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 1,545 ft); Ontake Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 7); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ontake Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
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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