Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

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

Compare against

Stat	Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort	Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop	876 ft (267 m)	1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation	5,988 ft	5,499 ft
Base elevation	5,112 ft	3,688 ft
Lifts	4	6
Runs	13	17
Beginner terrain	69%	31%
Intermediate terrain	15%	31%
Expert terrain	16%	38%
Night skiing	-	-

Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 876 ft); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 13); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort	Not on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area	Not on a major pass; lift tickets only

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