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

NEKOMA (ALTS BANDAI)

📍Bandai, Fukushima, Japan

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Vertical drop: 2,093 ft
Skiable terrain: 467 acres
Avg snowfall: 315 in
Lifts: 13

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

FKS

Fukushima Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

SDJ

Sendai Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

For the South Area, take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kōriyama and check the resort’s advance-booking shuttle. Aizu-Wakamatsu is another approach. Use the separate North Area directions if that is where you are staying or skiing. Confirm your stop before reserving the ride.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Urabandai Pension Yamabiko

inn · Urabandai · plan a road transfer to the north base

It suits a couple who would like dinner at their accommodation after skiing on the Urabandai side.

Small-inn staysDinner at the pension

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Nearby stay

Guest House Inawashiro Hanbog

hostel · Near Lake Inawashiro · road transfer to NEKOMA Mountain

The shared rooms give solo travelers a town-side option. Arrange your ride to the ski base you plan to use.

Solo travelersShared-room stays

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts

resort · Beside the NEKOMA Mountain south base

For ski days starting in the south area, staying beside the base removes a morning road transfer. Check which lifts and the north–south link are open on your dates.

South-base ski daysHot-spring stays

♨️Hot-spring baths

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about pool access, Ask about spa amenities, Confirm station transfer dates and reservations, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

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Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Hot-spring baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about pool access, Ask about spa amenities, Confirm station transfer dates and reservations, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Urabandai Lake Resort

resort · Lake Hibara, Urabandai · road approach to the north base

Choose it for a lakeside evening after a north-area ski day. Confirm the road transfer and any seasonal hotel transport before booking.

North-area ski tripsLake viewsHot springs

♨️Open-air onsen

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about spa services, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Open-air onsen.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about spa services, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For NEKOMA (Alts Bandai), compare a booked room or rental around Bandai with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets are generally not permitted in Japanese ski resort facilities. Japan has strict quarantine requirements for bringing pets into the country—a minimum 180-day process involving rabies vaccinations and documentation.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

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

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

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.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

FKS

Fukushima Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

SDJ

Sendai Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Urabandai Pension Yamabiko

inn · Urabandai · plan a road transfer to the north base

It suits a couple who would like dinner at their accommodation after skiing on the Urabandai side.

Small-inn staysDinner at the pension

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Guest House Inawashiro Hanbog

hostel · Near Lake Inawashiro · road transfer to NEKOMA Mountain

The shared rooms give solo travelers a town-side option. Arrange your ride to the ski base you plan to use.

Solo travelersShared-room stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts

resort · Beside the NEKOMA Mountain south base

For ski days starting in the south area, staying beside the base removes a morning road transfer. Check which lifts and the north–south link are open on your dates.

South-base ski daysHot-spring stays

♨️Hot-spring baths

Features to ask about

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Hot-spring baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about pool access, Ask about spa amenities, Confirm station transfer dates and reservations, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Urabandai Lake Resort

resort · Lake Hibara, Urabandai · road approach to the north base

Choose it for a lakeside evening after a north-area ski day. Confirm the road transfer and any seasonal hotel transport before booking.

North-area ski tripsLake viewsHot springs

♨️Open-air onsen

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about spa services, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Open-air onsen.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about spa services, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →