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Skiers and a gondola at the former ALTS Bandai area, now NEKOMA Mountain’s southern area, Fukushima, Japan.
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NEKOMA (ALTS BANDAI)

📍Bandai, Fukushima, Japan

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Vertical drop
2,093 ft
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Skiable terrain
467 acres
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Avg snowfall
315 in
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Lifts
13
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Editor's Pick

Bandai Shokudo for curry or a rice bowl at the south base. If you are at the north base, head to NEKOMA Shokudo.

THE FOOD SCENE

Match lunch to the side you are skiing. Bandai Shokudo is in the South Resort Center, NEKOMA Shokudo is in the North Resort Center, and The Rider’s serves burgers partway up the south slopes.

Regional meals make good outings away from the lifts. Try soy or salt ramen at Kiichi during a day in Kitakata, or Aizu sake and small plates at Aizukko in Aizuwakamatsu.

APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE

If you are staying around the mountain, check your accommodation’s dinner and bath arrangements before leaving the slopes. For a city evening, Aizukko in Aizuwakamatsu serves regional sake and seasonal snacks. Plan the road trip and return transport in advance.

DINING PICKS

4 curated spots for eating and drinking at NEKOMA (Alts Bandai)

Location:
Vibe:

On-Mountain Dining

On-Mountain

1 pick

$$Earlier budget guideBurgers

The Rider’s Burger Stand

Midway up the South Area slopes, NEKOMA Mountain

🍔Casual🌯Quick Bite

The Rider’s is a burger stand midway up the South Area slopes.

Why We Like It

Choose it for a burger between runs when you are skiing the south side. Check mountain access and service before meeting here.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: The Rider's Burger. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Earlier access reference: . Check the current mountain access arrangements.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation, lift access.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Base Area

1 pick

$Earlier budget guideJapanese cafeteria

Bandai Shokudo

South Resort Center WEST, NEKOMA Mountain

🍔Casual🌯Quick Bite👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly

The South Resort Center dining hall serves curry, ramen and rice bowls, with seating upstairs in the WEST building.

Why We Like It

An easy lunch rendezvous at the south base. If your group finishes on the north side instead, NEKOMA Shokudo serves that resort center.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Tonkatsu curry rice. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: cuisine type, price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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In Town

2 picks

$$Earlier budget guideJapanese izakaya / local sake

Aizukko

4-49 Sakaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu

🍲Traditional💑Date Night

Aizukko is a wood-lined izakaya in Aizuwakamatsu, serving Aizu sake with regional specialties and seasonal snacks.

Why We Like It

Pair this with an evening in the city. Arrange transport back to your accommodation if you plan to taste the sake.

Reservations recommended
Sources & planning details

Checked: location, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, cuisine type, price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Kitakata ramen

Kiichi

635-7 Sakaida, Kamikoshibacho, Kitakata

🍔Casual🌯Quick Bite

Kiichi serves soy-sauce and salt ramen in Kitakata. It makes a daytime meal stop on a visit to the city.

Why We Like It

Pick a broth and settle in for a bowl while exploring Kitakata. Check opening days before making the drive.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Plan your meal

Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · NEKOMA, Alts Bandai, Nekoma Mt. Resort

Use the picks for atmosphere, cuisine and location; the restaurant’s own page has current menus and service times.

North and South areas have different seasons

The North area can have a longer season than the South. Check the operating areas and connection when choosing your dates.

    Official schedules & conditions ↗
    Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
    Official website
    https://www.nekoma.co.jp/
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Skiable area (acres)
    467
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Lifts
    13
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Runs
    33
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Vertical drop (ft)
    2093
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Base elevation (ft)
    2297
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Summit elevation (ft)
    4390
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Night skiing
    Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:30–20:00 · January 9, 10, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6 · Current operator schedule; terrain and lift availability remain condition-dependent.
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
    Reported average snowfall (in)
    315
    Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

    Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

    Metric operator figures are converted to the site's display units: 189 hectares to 467 acres; 638 meters to 2,093 feet of vertical; 700/1,338 meters to 2,297/4,390 feet.

    NEKOMA lift and trail guide ↗The two former resorts now have separate North and South sectors, with a connecting chair and base learning facilities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    NEKOMA North and South access ↗The Kōriyama shuttle to the South Area requires a booking. Arrival choices depend on the base. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    Nyalts connecting lift ↗Start and final boarding depend on the connecting lifts on each side. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts ↗Mt. Bandai hot-spring hotel adjoining NEKOMA Mountain on the Bandai side, with Aizu cuisine, local sake and cultural programming. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    Urabandai Lake Resort Goshiki no Mori ↗Urabandai resort overlooking Lake Hibara offers an open-air source-fed bath and meals with seasonal regional dishes. Property notice announces a brief maintenance closure before winter. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    Urabandai Pension Yamabiko ↗Small Urabandai pension with a rock bath for private use and full-course meals combining Japanese and Western cooking. Current operator reservation notice in October 2026. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    Fukushima Travel — Guest House Inawashiro Hanbog ↗Guesthouse near Lake Inawashiro has single-gender and mixed shared bunk rooms, on-site parking and a bar serving Fukushima specialties. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    NEKOMA Mountain | Restaurants and cafés ↗The Rider’s is a burger stand partway up the South Area slopes. Bandai Shokudo is in South Resort Center WEST, and NEKOMA Shokudo serves the North Resort Center. The dining halls offer curry, ramen and rice bowls. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    NEKOMA Mountain | Regional restaurants ↗Aizukko is an izakaya at 4-49 Sakaemachi in Aizuwakamatsu, serving local sake and seasonal small dishes. Kiichi at 635-7 Sakaida, Kamikoshibacho, Kitakata, specializes in soy and salt ramen. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

    • NEKOMA Mountain — official 2026–27 season page ↗

      The operator publishes separate North and South Area season windows for 2026–27.

    • NEKOMA Mountain — official lift and course guide ↗

      The operator lists 13 lifts, 33 courses, 189 hectares, a 700-meter base, a 1,338-meter summit, and ten current-season night-skiing dates.

    • Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗

      Publishes a tentative opening target, subject to weather and terrain availability. Use the operator’s schedule for a specific visit.

    • NEKOMA Mountain English guide ↗

      The first-party NEKOMA Mountain English guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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