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)
(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.
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)
(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.
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)
(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.
Urabandai Nekoma
A mid-sized resort offering some nice runs.
Season*
Early December to early May
(December 1, 2022 to May 7, 2023)
(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.
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