Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort vs Terakoya Ski Area

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

StatShirakaba Highland International Ski ResortTerakoya Ski Area
Vertical drop876 ft (267 m)499 ft (152 m)
Summit elevation5,988 ft6,759 ft
Base elevation5,112 ft6,260 ft
Lifts42
Runs136
Beginner terrain69%50%
Intermediate terrain15%50%
Expert terrain16%0%
Night skiing--

Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (876 ft vs 499 ft); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort has more runs (13 vs 6); Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort skews more expert (16% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Shirakaba Highland International Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Terakoya Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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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