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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 mid December to early May. Some offer shuttle bus services to Koriyama Station (the nearest shinkansen station) or Inawashiro Station.

Two leading resorts on the front side of Mount Bandai

Alts Bandai
One of the largest resorts in Fukushima Prefecture.
Season*
Late December to late March
(From December 23, 2022 to March 26, 2023)
Lifts
8 lifts
Tickets
Full day 4900 yen
Half day 4400 yen
Nighter 2100 yen
Access
Bus/Train 100 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*
Mid December to late March
(December 23, 2022 to March 21, 2023)
Lifts
8 lifts
Tickets
Full day 5600 yen
Half day 4800 yen
Nighter 6400 yen
Access
Bus/Train 20 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.

Two leading resorts on the backside of Mount Bandai (Urabandai)

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*
Early December to mid April
(December 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023)
Lifts
5 lifts
Tickets
Full day 4500-5900 yen
Half day 5200-5500 yen (not available everyday)
Nighter N/A
Access
Bus/Train 45 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.
Urabandai Nekoma
A mid-sized resort offering some nice runs.
Season*
Early December to early May
(December 1, 2022 to May 7, 2023)
Lifts
5 lifts
Tickets
Full day 4500 yen
Half day 4000 yen
Nighter N/A
Access
Bus/Train 2 hours 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Koriyama Station.
Car 18 kilometers from Bandai Kawahigashi Interchange.
* Season dates may be adjusted due to lack of snow. Check before going.

Getting there and around