Ontake Ski Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatOntake Ski ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,732 ft (528 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation7,257 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation5,525 ft5,112 ft
Lifts34
Runs1613
Beginner terrain53%69%
Intermediate terrain20%15%
Expert terrain27%16%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 876 ft); Ontake Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 13); Ontake Ski Resort skews more expert (27% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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