Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatPilatus Tateshina Snow ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,545 ft (471 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation7,290 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation5,745 ft5,112 ft
Lifts34
Runs713
Beginner terrain14%69%
Intermediate terrain57%15%
Expert terrain29%16%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 876 ft); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has more runs (13 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
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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