Shirakabako Royal Hill vs Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area

Shirakabako Royal Hill (Nagano Prefecture) and Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

Compare against

Stat	Shirakabako Royal Hill	Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area
Vertical drop	869 ft (265 m)	1,811 ft (552 m)
Summit elevation	5,620 ft	5,499 ft
Base elevation	4,751 ft	3,688 ft
Lifts	3	6
Runs	9	17
Beginner terrain	33%	31%
Intermediate terrain	44%	31%
Expert terrain	23%	38%
Night skiing	-	-

Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,811 ft vs 869 ft); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 9); Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area skews more expert (38% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

Resort	Pass coverage (2026-27)
Shirakabako Royal Hill	Not on a major pass; lift tickets only
Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area	Not 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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