
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 8, 2024 to May 6, 2025)
(December 8, 2024 to May 6, 2025)
Lifts
13 lifts
Tickets
Full day
5700 yen
Half day
5200 yen
Nighter
2500 yen
Access
Bus/Train
85 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*
Late December to late March
(December 20, 2024 to March 23, 2025)
(December 20, 2024 to March 23, 2025)
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.
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, 2024 to April 20, 2025)
(November 23, 2024 to April 20, 2025)
Lifts
4 lifts
Tickets
Full day
5400-6000 yen
Afternoon
3800-4300 yen
Nighter
N/A
Access
Bus/Train
40 minutes by free shuttle service from Inawashiro Station.
Car
24 kilometers from Inawashiro Bandai Kogen Interchange.
Getting there and around
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