Fully private lessons (1-4 people) offered in Chinese and Japanese for a comfortable experience.
First-timers learn essential basics, while intermediate and advanced learners receive guidance on form improvement and tackling steeper terrain.
A dedicated kids' coach is on staff, making parent-child lessons possible, all with safety as the top priority.

Danban Fan Snowboarding School: 5-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (4 People)

~~585.93~~USD529.91

Danban Fan Snowboarding School: 2.5-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (3 People)

~~271.81~~USD248.16

Perfect for first-timers
All instructors are fully certified
Small-group classes with attentive instruction
Easy-to-follow, meticulous lessons grounded in the basics

PTSS Chinese Ski School: 3-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (up to 2 people)

~~302.72~~USD267.67

PTSS Chinese Ski School: 3-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (up to 3 people)

~~331.40~~USD296.34

Ski-in ski-out

Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel

Aizu / Bandaisan

Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)

Inside the ski resort

1-Day Lift Pass

Other available plans

USD

212.86~

JPY 33,400~

2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Hotel Listel Inawashiro Wing Tower

Aizu / Bandaisan

Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)

60 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

1-Day Lift Pass

Other available plans

USD

349.50~

JPY 54,840~

2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Ski-in ski-out

EN RESORT Grandeco Hotel

Aizu / Bandaisan

EN Resort Grandeco Snow Resort

Inside the ski resort

1-Day Lift Pass

Other available plans

USD

193.73~

JPY 30,398~

2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Azuki Onsen Kaboku no Yado

Aizu / Bandaisan

Kita Nikko Takahata Ski Resort

5 minutes by bus

1-Day Lift Pass

Other available plans

USD

248.75~

JPY 39,032~

2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Aizu Kogen Hoshi no Sato Hotel

Aizu / Bandaisan

Aizu Kogen Nango Ski Area

3 minutes walk

1-Day Lift Pass

USD

269.64~

JPY 42,310~

2 people 1 nights with lift passes

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tomo

Female・Japan・Group

Great

Amazing!!!

The scenery from the connecting lift between the former Nekoma Ski Resort and Alts Bandai was absolutely wonderful. It's recommended for everyone, but the slope after getting off the lift at the former Nekoma Ski Resort is not suitable for beginners. The snow quality is excellent, with powder snow. However, be prepared for a wait of over 40 minutes for the lift at the bottom of the former Nekoma Ski Resort.

Date of visit January 2024

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Address

〒 969-2701 North Area: 1163 Nekoma-yama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture / South Area: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 969-3302

Rail pass

JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in Kanto and Tohoku regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

USD191.19~

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Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort) is one of Japan's largest ski areas, spanning both the northern and southern slopes of the mountain.
The South Area (formerly Alts Bandai) offers open runs with stunning views of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro.
The North Area (formerly Nekoma Ski Resort) boasts light, superb powder snow, a high elevation, and north-facing slopes, providing a long season of around five months into spring.
The diverse terrain across the north and south sides offers a variety of ways to enjoy skiing, and this season, the long-awaited tree run zone has opened, making the experience even more thrilling.

Hot springs

North Area: Urabandai Lake Resort

Recommended for families

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

Chance of sunny weather

Dec

13.5 %

Jan

13.0 %

Feb

21.7 %

Mar

29.3 %

Current snow condition

Latest ski resort information

Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:30am-3:30pm

Saturdays：8:30am-3:30pm

Public holidays：8:30am-3:30pm

Early morning：From 8:15am

The First Ride Program is available only in the South Area. It is a paid program, and registration is done at the ticket counter.

Night ski：4:30pm-8:00pm

Night skiing is only available on specific days. Lift: Alts Express Operating days in 2026: January 10-11, February 7, 14, 21-22, and 28

Days closed：-

From March 28 onward, the North Area will operate on spring hours. Weekdays: 7:30am-2:30pm / Weekends & Public Holidays: 5:55am-2:30pm

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Nov. 29th to May 6th (North Area: November 29 to May 6 / South Area: December 13 to April 5)

Resort information

Address

〒 969-2701North Area: 1163 Nekoma-yama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture / South Area: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 969-3302

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

All five parks feature top-class variety and quality in Japan, each with its own theme.

Kids’ park

An area where children can safely enjoy sledding. There's also a snow escalator, making it easy and convenient.

Ski lodge

Center House: Lift pass counter, rental counter, lockers, bathrooms, changing rooms, restaurants, and nursing room

Rescue facilities

North Area: First aid room in the Resort Center / South Area: First aid room at the base of the slopes

Childcare facilities

Restaurants

Bandai Cafeteria / The Rider's / Restaurant Nekoma / Yama Café / Food Court

Payment methods

Visa

Mastercard

Diners Club

American Express JCB

JCB

UnionPay card

LINE Pay

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Activities

Toboggan First tracks Snowscoot Snow tubing Kids’ park CAT tours Snow strider

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

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Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)

2 people 1 nights

Hotel+lift pass packages

USD 109.62~

1-Day Lift Pass Middle/High school students: JPY 4,500	Adult	USD 40.15
	Child	USD 19.12
	Senior	USD 36.96
Afternoon Pass Middle/High school students: JPY 4,000 / Usage period: 12:00pm-3:30pm	Adult	USD 36.96
	Child	USD 15.93
	Senior	USD 33.78

All-inclusive set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, hat (1 day) Gloves, goggles, and hats are new and can be taken home.	Adult	USD 76.48
	Child	USD 76.48
All-inclusive set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, hat (additional charge per day from the second day onward) Gloves, goggles, and hats are new and can be taken home.	Adult	USD 61.18
	Child	USD 36.33
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (4 hours)	Adult	USD 31.23
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (4 hours)	Child	USD 20.39
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Adult	USD 35.05
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Child	USD 22.31
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (additional charge per day from the second day onward)	Adult	USD 29.95
	Child	USD 19.76
Skis (4 hours) 70-175cm	Adult	USD 22.31
Skis (4 hours) 70-175cm	Child	USD 15.30
Skis (1 day) 70-175cm	Adult	USD 24.85
Skis (1 day) 70-175cm	Child	USD 16.57
Skis (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 70-175cm	Adult	USD 19.12
	Child	USD 14.02
Ski boots (4 hours) 15.5-31.5cm	Adult	USD 17.21
Ski boots (4 hours) 15.5-31.5cm	Child	USD 11.47
Ski boots (1 day) 15.5-31.5cm	Adult	USD 19.12
Ski boots (1 day) 15.5-31.5cm	Child	USD 13.38
Ski boots (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 15.5-31.5cm	Adult	USD 11.47
	Child	USD 8.28
Poles (4 hours ) 60-130cm	Adult	USD 4.46
Poles (4 hours ) 60-130cm	Child	USD 4.46
Poles (1 day) 60-130cm	Adult	USD 6.37
Poles (1 day) 60-130cm	Child	USD 6.37
Poles (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 60-130cm	Adult	USD 5.10
	Child	USD 5.10

All-inclusive set: snowboard, boots, wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, hat (1 day) Gloves, goggles, and hats are new and can be taken home.	Adult	USD 76.48
	Child	USD 76.48
All-inclusive set: snowboard, boots, wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, hat (additional charge per day from the second day onward) Gloves, goggles, and hats are new and can be taken home.	Adult	USD 61.18
	Child	USD 36.33
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (4 hours)	Adult	USD 31.23
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (4 hours)	Child	USD 20.39
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Adult	USD 35.05
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Child	USD 22.31
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (additional charge per day from the second day onward)	Adult	USD 29.95
	Child	USD 19.76
Snowboard (4 hours) 80-164cm	Adult	USD 22.31
Snowboard (4 hours) 80-164cm	Child	USD 15.30
Snowboard (1 day) 80-164cm	Adult	USD 24.85
Snowboard (1 day) 80-164cm	Child	USD 16.57
Snowboard (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 80-164cm	Adult	USD 19.12
	Child	USD 14.02
Snowboard boots (4 hours) 15.5-31.5cm	Adult	USD 17.21
Snowboard boots (4 hours) 15.5-31.5cm	Child	USD 11.47
Snowboard boots (1 day) 15.5-31.5cm	Adult	USD 19.12
Snowboard boots (1 day) 15.5-31.5cm	Child	USD 13.38
Snowboard boots (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 15.5-31.5cm	Adult	USD 11.47
	Child	USD 8.28

Ski wear set: jacket & pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 29.32
Ski wear set: jacket & pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 19.12
Ski wear set: jacket & pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 31.87
Ski wear set: jacket & pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 21.03
Ski wear set: jacket & pants (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 26.77
	Child	USD 18.48
Ski wear single item: jacket or pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 19.12
Ski wear single item: jacket or pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 11.47
Ski wear single item: jacket or pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 22.31
Ski wear single item: jacket or pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 15.30
Ski wear single item: jacket or pants (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 18.48
	Child	USD 8.92
Snow boots (1 day) 15cm-27cm	Adult	USD 7.65
Snow boots (1 day) 15cm-27cm	Child	USD 7.65
Snow boots (additional charge per day from the second day onward) 15cm-27cm	Adult	USD 7.65
	Child	USD 7.65
Helmet (4 hours)	Adult	USD 6.37
Helmet (4 hours)	Child	USD 6.37
Helmet (1 day)	Adult	USD 7.65
Helmet (1 day)	Child	USD 7.65
Helmet (additional charge per day from the second day onward)	Adult	USD 5.74
	Child	USD 5.74
Sled (1 day) Free exchanges for different types of sleds	Adult	USD 7.01
Sled (1 day) Free exchanges for different types of sleds	Child	USD 7.01
Strider (1 day) For children only	Child	USD 7.01
Snow tubing (Two sessions: Morning and Afternoon) North Area only Rental hours: 8:30am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-3:30pm (two sessions)	Adult	USD 7.01
	Child	USD 7.01
Snowscoot (4 hours) South Area only	Adult	USD 22.31
Snowscoot (1 day) South Area only	Adult	USD 29.95
Snowscoot (additional charge per day from the second day onward) South Area only	Adult	USD 14.66
Set: Snowscoot & boots (4 hours) South Area only	Adult	USD 31.23
Set: Snowscoot & boots (1 day) South Area only	Adult	USD 35.05
Set: Snowscoot & boots (additional charge per day from the second day onward) South Area only	Adult	USD 29.95

Kids' Lesson: Ski Levels 1-3 (Japanese) For ages 3 and above	105min	USD 27.41~
Adult Lesson: Ski Levels 1-3 (Japanese) For ages 13 (middle school students) and above	105min	USD 27.41~
Private Ski Lesson (Japanese) For ages 3 and above	105min	USD 96.87~

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