Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort vs Sakae Club Ski Resort

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

StatPilatus Tateshina Snow ResortSakae Club Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,545 ft (471 m)1,325 ft (404 m)
Summit elevation7,290 ft2,625 ft
Base elevation5,745 ft1,299 ft
Lifts33
Runs79
Beginner terrain14%33%
Intermediate terrain57%44%
Expert terrain29%23%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 1,325 ft); Sakae Club Ski Resort has more runs (9 vs 7); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Pilatus Tateshina Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Sakae Club 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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More detail: Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort stats · Sakae Club Ski Resort stats