Ontake Ski Resort vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

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

StatOntake Ski ResortShirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop1,732 ft (528 m)869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation7,257 ft5,620 ft
Base elevation5,525 ft4,751 ft
Lifts33
Runs169
Beginner terrain53%33%
Intermediate terrain20%44%
Expert terrain27%23%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 869 ft); Ontake Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 9); 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
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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