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Multiple ski resorts can be found on the slopes of Mount Bandai in Fukushima Prefecture and the surrounding mountains. The resorts offer courses for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, high quality powder snow and an attractive natural surrounding that includes Lake Inawashiro.

There are over a dozen resorts of various sizes in the area, some on the southern front side of the mountain (Omotebandai) and some on its backside (Urabandai). The resorts typically open from early to mid December to early May. Some offer shuttle bus services to Koriyama Station (the nearest shinkansen station) or Inawashiro Station.

Mount Nekoma
Mount Nekoma is a large ski resort on both sides of Mount Nekoma, just besides Mount Bandai. It was formed by the merger of the Alts Bandai and Nekoma ski resort in 2023. A lift connects the two ski areas across the top of the mountain.
Season*
Early December to early May
(December 1, 2023 to May 6, 2024)
Lifts
13 lifts
Tickets
Full day 5500 yen
Half day 5000 yen
Nighter 2300 yen
Access
Bus/Train 85 minutes by free shuttle service from Koriyama Station.
Car 5 kilometers from Bandai Kawahigashi Interchange.
* Season dates may be adjusted due to lack of snow. Check before going.
Inawashiro
Another relatively large resort with nice views over Lake Inawashiro. The resort also has a kid's park where children can play in snow.
Season*
Late December to late March
(December 22, 2023 to March 24, 2024)
Lifts
10 lifts
Tickets
Full day 5600 yen
Half day 4800 yen
Nighter 3200-6400 yen
Access
Bus/Train 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Inawashiro Station.
Car 5 kilometers from Inawashiro Bandai Kogen Interchange.
* Season dates may be adjusted due to lack of snow. Check before going.
Grandeco Snow Resort
Located in the back of the Urabandai region, this resort is known to have particularly good snow. Lift ticket prices vary on the date.
Season*
Late November to late April
(November 23, 2023 to April 21, 2024)
Lifts
4 lifts
Tickets
Full day 5300-5900 yen
Nighter N/A
Access
Bus/Train 40 minutes by free shuttle service from Inawashiro Station.
Car 24 kilometers from Inawashiro Bandai Kogen Interchange.
* Season dates may be adjusted due to lack of snow. Check before going.

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