Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort vs Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort

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

StatShirakaba Highland International Ski ResortTsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort
Vertical drop876 ft (267 m)2,966 ft (904 m)
Summit elevation5,988 ft5,600 ft
Base elevation5,112 ft2,635 ft
Lifts415
Runs1336
Beginner terrain69%52%
Intermediate terrain15%39%
Expert terrain16%9%
Night skiing--

Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,966 ft vs 876 ft); Tsugaike-Kogen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 13); 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
Tsugaike-Kogen 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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