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Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)

Aizu / Bandaisan
4.0
Great
1 reviews
Hot springs
Family-friendly
Long-distance runs
Activities
Night skiing/first tracks skiing
Open season
Nov. 30th to May 6th (North Area: November 30 to May 6 / South Area: December 14 to April 6)
Ski resort details
Course guide
30%
Beginner
40%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
80%
Groomed snow
10%
Non-groomed snow
10%
Moguls
33
Courses
14
Lifts
2500m
Longest run distance
37°
Maximum gradient
Course Map1
Course Map2
*This page includes information from past seasons. Please use it for reference only.
Ski resort details

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Lift ticket
Lift ticket

Early Bird: 1-Day Lift Pass

Valid use period November 29, 2025 (Sat)〜May 6, 2026 (Wed)
Purchased within 24 hours
Adult:
40.15USD27.40
Children:
19.12USD13.38
All lift passes
Transportation tickets
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~
All transportation tickets
Lessons
Booking lessons
Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)
Chinese/English language support
Snowboard
Up to 4 participants allowed
JPY 29,800~
USD189.92~
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Lessons
danbanfan
3 Years of operation
Chinese language support
English language support
Ski・Snowboard
  • 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 (3 People)
549.29USD493.27
Danban Fan Snowboarding School: 5-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (4 People)
585.93USD529.91
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Accommodation packages
near Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)hotel+ lift pass combo
Ski-in ski-out
Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel
Aizu / Bandaisan
Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)
Inside the ski resort
1-Day Lift Pass
Other available plans
USD
195.01~
JPY 30,600~
2 people 1 nights with lift passes
Hotel Listel Inawashiro Wing Tower
Aizu / Bandaisan
Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu 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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Reviews

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

Directions & Transportation
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Address
〒 969-2701 North Area: 1163 Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima South Area: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi,Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3302
Recommended transportation tickets
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~
See all transportation tickets
Ski resort details
Features and details of Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)

Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort) is a vast resort spanning the northern and southern parts of the mountain. This season, it has been renewed to become one of the largest ski areas in Japan, featuring 13 lifts and a total of 33 courses made possible by a connecting lift linking the north and south areas.
The South Area (formerly Alts Bandai) offers expansive skiing with breathtaking views of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro.
The North Area (formerly Nekoma Ski Resort), known for its light, high-quality snow and north-facing slopes, offers a long season of approximately five months until spring.
With its diverse terrain spanning both north and south, the resort offers a variety of ways to enjoy your time on the slopes.

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
Opening hours
Weekdays：8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturdays：8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Public holidays：8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Early morning：8:15
South Area only. Offers the First Ride Program (fees apply). Please register at the ticket counter.

Night ski：5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
South Area only. Operating on December 31, 2024, every Saturday from January 11 to March 8, 2025, and on January 12 and February 23 only.

Days closed：-
After March 29, the North Area has spring operation hours: Weekdays 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM / Weekends & Public Holidays 5:55 AM - 3:00 PM
Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Open season
Nov. 30th to May 6th (North Area: November 30 to May 6 / South Area: December 14 to April 6)
Address
〒 969-2701North Area: 1163 Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima South Area: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi,Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3302
Snowboarding
Allowed
Snow park information
Offers a total of four theme parks with top-class variation and quality in Japan.
Kids’ park
An area where you can safely enjoy sledding. The South Area is easy to navigate with snow escalators.
Ski lodge
Center House (Ticket information counter, rental counter, lockers, bathrooms, changing rooms, and nursing room)
Rescue facilities
North Area: First Aid Room inside 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 UnionPay card LINE Pay Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)
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Activities
Snow rafting Toboggan First tracks Kids’ park CAT tours Snow strider

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

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Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)
2 people 1 nights
Hotel+lift pass packages
USD 100.69~

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