Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatShirakaba Highland International Ski ResortYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop876 ft (267 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation5,988 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation5,112 ft5,079 ft
Lifts45
Runs1322
Beginner terrain69%32%
Intermediate terrain15%50%
Expert terrain16%18%
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Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,476 ft vs 876 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 vs 13); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort skews more expert (18% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Shirakaba Highland International Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon 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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