Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort vs Terakoya Ski Area

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

StatPilatus Tateshina Snow ResortTerakoya Ski Area
Vertical drop1,545 ft (471 m)499 ft (152 m)
Summit elevation7,290 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation5,745 ft6,260 ft
Lifts32
Runs76
Beginner terrain14%50%
Intermediate terrain57%50%
Expert terrain29%0%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 499 ft); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has more runs (7 vs 6); 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
Terakoya Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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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