Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort vs Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort

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

StatPilatus Tateshina Snow ResortTsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,545 ft (471 m)2,966 ft (904 m)
Summit elevation7,290 ft5,600 ft
Base elevation5,745 ft2,635 ft
Lifts315
Runs736
Beginner terrain14%52%
Intermediate terrain57%39%
Expert terrain29%9%
Night skiing--

Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,966 ft vs 1,545 ft); Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has more runs (36 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
Tsugaike-Kogen 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 · Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort stats