Sakae Club Ski Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatSakae Club Ski ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,325 ft (404 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation2,625 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft5,112 ft
Lifts34
Runs913
Beginner terrain33%69%
Intermediate terrain44%15%
Expert terrain23%16%
Night skiing--

Sakae Club Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,325 ft vs 876 ft); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 9); Sakae Club Ski Resort skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Sakae Club Ski 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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