Sapporo Bankei Ski Area vs Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

Sapporo Bankei Ski Area (Hokkaido Prefecture) and Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Hokkaido Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatSapporo Bankei Ski AreaSapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Vertical drop794 ft (242 m)1,535 ft (468 m)
Summit elevation1,427 ft3,573 ft
Base elevation633 ft2,034 ft
Lifts64
Runs3020
Beginner terrain56%39%
Intermediate terrain24%50%
Expert terrain20%11%
Night skiing--

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,535 ft vs 794 ft); Sapporo Bankei Ski Area has more runs (30 vs 20); Sapporo Bankei Ski Area skews more expert (20% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Sapporo Bankei Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Sapporo Kokusai 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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