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 Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima South Area: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi,Yama-gun, Fukushima 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:

USD196.32~

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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

Business hours/season

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)

Resort information

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

JCB

UnionPay card

LINE Pay

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Activities

Snow rafting Toboggan First tracks 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 Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)

2 people 1 nights

Hotel+lift pass packages

USD 179.44~

1-Day Lift Pass Middle/High school students: JPY 4,100	Adult	USD 37.30
	Child	USD 17.67
	Senior	USD 34.03
Afternoon Pass Middle/High school students: JPY 3,600 / Period: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Night skiing is not available)	Adult	USD 34.03
	Child	USD 14.40
	Senior	USD 30.76
1-Day Lift Pass for Beginners Lift Only Adult rates for Middle/High school students & Seniors / Period: During daytime operations (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) / *Eligible lifts: First Chair (South Area), Friendly Cat Quad (North Area)	Adult	USD 14.40
	Child	USD 7.85
	Senior	USD 14.40
Night Skiing Pass Flat rate of JPY 2,500 / Period: Night skiing hours (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) *Night skiing operation days: December 31, 2024, every Saturday from January 11- March 8, 2025, January 12, February 23 / Eligible lift: Alts Express	Adult	USD 16.36
	Child	USD 16.36
	Senior	USD 16.36
Plus Night Skiing Pass Holders of 1-day or afternoon passes used on the same day can enjoy night skiing for an additional JPY 1,000 (flat rate of JPY 1,000) / Period: Night skiing hours (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) *Night skiing operation days: December 31, 2024, every Saturday from January 1 - March 8, 2025, January 12, February 23 / Eligible lift: Alts Express	Adult	USD 6.54
	Child	USD 6.54
	Senior	USD 6.54

All-inclusive set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, ski hat (1 day) Gloves, goggles, and ski hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	USD 71.98
	Child	USD 71.98
All-inclusive set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, ski hat / Additional charge for each day after the second day Gloves, goggles, and ski hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	USD 58.90
	Child	USD 34.68
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (4 hours)	Adult	USD 30.10
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (4 hours)	Child	USD 19.63
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Adult	USD 34.03
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Child	USD 21.60
Ski set: skis, boots, poles / Additional charge for each day after the second day	Adult	USD 28.79
	Child	USD 18.98
Skis (4 hours) 70cm-175cm	Adult	USD 21.60
Skis (4 hours) 70cm-175cm	Child	USD 14.40
Skis (1 day) 70cm-175cm	Adult	USD 23.56
Skis (1 day) 70cm-175cm	Child	USD 15.71
Skis (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 70cm-175cm	Adult	USD 18.32
	Child	USD 13.09
Ski boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	USD 16.36
Ski boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	USD 11.12
Ski boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	USD 18.32
Ski boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	USD 12.43
Ski boots (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	USD 11.12
	Child	USD 7.85
Poles (4 hours ) 60cm-130cm	Adult	USD 3.93
Poles (4 hours ) 60cm-130cm	Child	USD 3.93
Poles (1 day) 60cm-130cm	Adult	USD 5.89
Poles (1 day) 60cm-130cm	Child	USD 5.89
Poles (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 60cm-130cm	Adult	USD 4.58
	Child	USD 4.58

All-inclusive set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, snowboard hat (1 day) Gloves, goggles, and snowboard hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	USD 71.98
	Child	USD 71.98
All-inclusive set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, snowboard hat / Additional charge for each day after the second day Gloves, goggles, and snowboard hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	USD 58.90
	Child	USD 34.68
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (4 hours)	Adult	USD 30.10
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (4 hours)	Child	USD 19.63
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Adult	USD 34.03
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Child	USD 21.60
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots / Additional charge for each day after the second day	Adult	USD 28.79
	Child	USD 18.98
Snowboard (4 hours) 80cm-164cm	Adult	USD 21.60
Snowboard (4 hours) 80cm-164cm	Child	USD 14.40
Snowboard (1 day) 80cm-164cm	Adult	USD 23.56
Snowboard (1 day) 80cm-164cm	Child	USD 15.71
Snowboard (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 80cm-164cm	Adult	USD 18.32
	Child	USD 13.09
Snowboard boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	USD 16.36
Snowboard boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	USD 11.12
Snowboard boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	USD 18.32
Snowboard boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	USD 12.43
Snowboard boots (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	USD 11.12
	Child	USD 7.85

Wear set: jacket & pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 28.14
Wear set: jacket & pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 18.32
Wear set: jacket & pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 30.76
Wear set: jacket & pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 20.29
Wear set: jacket & pants (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 25.52
	Child	USD 17.67
Single item: jacket or pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 18.32
Single item: jacket or pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 11.12
Single item: jacket or pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 21.60
Single item: jacket or pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Child	USD 14.40
Single item: jacket or pants (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 90cm-4L	Adult	USD 17.67
	Child	USD 8.51
Snow boots (1 day) 15cm-27cm	Adult	USD 7.20
Snow boots (1 day) 15cm-27cm	Child	USD 7.20
Snow boots (Additional charge for each day after the second day) 15cm-27cm	Adult	USD 7.20
	Child	USD 7.20
Helmet (4 hours)	Adult	USD 5.89
Helmet (4 hours)	Child	USD 5.89
Helmet (1 day)	Adult	USD 7.20
Helmet (1 day)	Child	USD 7.20
Helmet (Additional charge for each day after the second day)	Adult	USD 5.24
	Child	USD 5.24
Sled (1 day) Free exchanges for different types of sleds	Adult	USD 7.20
Sled (1 day) Free exchanges for different types of sleds	Child	USD 7.20
Strider (1 day) For children only	Adult	USD 7.20
Strider (1 day) For children only	Child	USD 7.20
Snow tubing (Two sessions: Morning and Afternoon) For children only / North Area only Rental hours: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM (two sessions)	Adult	USD 7.20
	Child	USD 7.20
Snowscoot (4 hours) South Area only	Adult	USD 21.60
Snowscoot (1 day) South Area only	Adult	USD 28.79
Snowscoot (Additional charge for each day after the second day) South Area only	Adult	USD 13.74
Snowscoot & boots set (4 hours) South Area only	Adult	USD 30.10
Snowscoot & boots set (1 day) South Area only	Adult	USD 34.03
Snowscoot & boots set (Additional charge for each day after the second day) South Area only	Adult	USD 28.79

Private Lesson (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 4,000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required depending on the lesson	2h	USD 111.25~117.80
Private Lesson (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 4,000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required depending on the lesson	2h	USD 91.62~98.17
Private Lesson (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 2,000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required depending on the lesson	2h	USD 71.99~78.53
3-Year-Old Semi-Private Ski Lesson (A/B Period / Up to 2 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 4,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 year olds / Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	1h	USD 19.64~26.18
3-Year-Old Semi-Private Ski Lesson (C Period / Up to 2 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 4,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 year olds / Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	1h	USD 16.36~22.91
Lv 1-2 Yukids 70 Ski Lesson for Preschoolers (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5,000 for non-online reservations / For ages 4-6 / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	90 min	USD 26.18~32.72
Lv 1-2 Yukids 70 Ski Lesson for Preschoolers (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5,000 for non-online reservations / For ages 4-6 / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	90 min	USD 22.91~29.45
Lv 1-2 Yukids 70 Ski Lesson for Preschoolers (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5,000 for non-online reservations / For ages 4-6 / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	90 min	USD 19.64~26.18
Lv 1-5 Yukids 70 Ski Lesson for Elementary School Students (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Elementary school students (Ages 6-12) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required for Lv3 and above	2h	USD 36.00~42.54
Lv 1-5 Yukids 70 Ski Lesson for Elementary School Students (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Elementary school students (Ages 6-12) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required for Lv3 and above	2h	USD 32.72~39.27
Lv 1-5 Yukids 70 Ski Lesson for Elementary School Students (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Elementary school students (Ages 6-12) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required for Lv3 and above	2h	USD 26.18~32.72
Lv 1-3 Group Ski Lesson (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	USD 36.00~42.54
Lv 1-3 Group Ski Lesson (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	USD 32.72~39.27
Lv 1-3 Group Ski Lesson (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	USD 26.18~32.72
Lv 4 Style-Specific Ski Lesson (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	USD 36.00~42.54
Lv 4 Style-Specific Ski Lesson (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	USD 32.72~39.27
Lv 4 Style-Specific Ski Lesson (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	USD 26.18~32.72

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

Open season

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1-Day Lift Pass

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Aizu / Bandaisan

EN RESORT Grandeco Snow Resort Inside the ski resort

1-Day Lift Pass

Ski rental

Snowboard rental

Other rental items

Ski lessons

Snowboard lessons

Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)
60 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

EN RESORT Grandeco Snow Resort
Inside the ski resort