Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatPilatus Tateshina Snow ResortYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,545 ft (471 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation7,290 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation5,745 ft5,079 ft
Lifts35
Runs722
Beginner terrain14%32%
Intermediate terrain57%50%
Expert terrain29%18%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 1,476 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 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
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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