Shirakabako Royal Hill vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatShirakabako Royal HillYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop869 ft (265 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation5,620 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation4,751 ft5,079 ft
Lifts35
Runs922
Beginner terrain33%32%
Intermediate terrain44%50%
Expert terrain23%18%
Night skiing--

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,476 ft vs 869 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 vs 9); Shirakabako Royal Hill skews more expert (23% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Shirakabako Royal HillNot 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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