Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

StatPilatus Tateshina Snow ResortYabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop1,545 ft (471 m)1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation7,290 ft5,499 ft
Base elevation5,745 ft3,688 ft
Lifts36
Runs717
Beginner terrain14%31%
Intermediate terrain57%31%
Expert terrain29%38%
Night skiing--

Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 1,545 ft); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 7); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Pilatus Tateshina Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yabuhara Kogen Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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