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Ski resort data

30%
Beginner

40%
Intermediate

30%
Advanced

80%
Groomed snow

10%
Non-groomed snow

10%
Moguls

Course Map 1 Course Map 2

CoursesCourses

LiftsLifts

Longest run distanceLongest run

2,500 m

Maximum gradientMaximum

37 °

Open season	Nov. 30th to May 6th (North Area: November 30 to May 6 / South Area: December 14 to April 6)
Current snow condition	- cmLatest ski resort information
Chance of sunny weather	Dec13.5 % Jan13.0 % Feb21.7 % Mar29.3 %

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[Chinese Lesson] 2-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (up to 1 person)

Valid use period 07-12-2024〜06-04-2025

Adult:

~~324.06~~AUD294.42

Children:

~~324.06~~AUD294.42

[Chinese Lesson] 2-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (up to 2 people)

Valid use period 07-12-2024〜06-04-2025

Group:

~~375.44~~AUD345.80

[Chinese Lesson] 2-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (up to 3 people)

Valid use period 07-12-2024〜06-04-2025

Group:

~~434.72~~AUD393.22

[Early Bird] 1-Day Lift Pass

Valid use period 01-12-2024〜06-05-2025

Adult:

~~56.32~~AUD38.53

Children:

~~26.68~~AUD18.77

Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)

Resort features

Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort) is a vast resort spanning the northern and southern parts of the mountain. This season, it has been renewed to become one of the largest ski areas in Japan, featuring 13 lifts and a total of 33 courses made possible by a connecting lift linking the north and south areas.
The South Area (formerly Alts Bandai) offers expansive skiing with breathtaking views of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro.
The North Area (formerly Nekoma Ski Resort), known for its light, high-quality snow and north-facing slopes, offers a long season of approximately five months until spring.
With its diverse terrain spanning both north and south, the resort offers a variety of ways to enjoy your time on the slopes.

Snowboarding

Allowed

Hot springs

North Area: Urabandai Lake Resort

Recommended for families

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

Open season

Nov. 30th to May 6th (North Area: November 30 to May 6 / South Area: December 14 to April 6)

Opening hours

Weekdays8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturdays8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Public holidays8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early morning8:15

South Area only. Offers the First Ride Program (fees apply). Please register at the ticket counter.

Night ski5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

South Area only. Operating on December 31, 2024, every Saturday from January 11 to March 8, 2025, and on January 12 and February 23 only.

Days closed-

After March 29, the North Area has spring operation hours: Weekdays 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM / Weekends & Public Holidays 5:55 AM - 3:00 PM

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Resort information

Address	〒 969-2701North Area: 1163 Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima South Area: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi,Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3302
Snow park information	Offers a total of four theme parks with top-class variation and quality in Japan.
Kids’ park	An area where you can safely enjoy sledding. The South Area is easy to navigate with snow escalators.
Ski lodge	Center House (Ticket information counter, rental counter, lockers, bathrooms, changing rooms, and nursing room)
Rescue facilities	North Area: First Aid Room inside Resort Center / South Area: First Aid Room at the base of the slopes
Childcare facilities
Restaurants	Bandai Cafeteria / The Rider's / Restaurant Nekoma / yama café / Food Court
Payment methods	Visa Mastercard Diners Club American Express JCB UnionPay card LINE Pay Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)
Activities	Snow rafting Toboggan First tracks Kids’ park CAT tours Snow strider

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

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Directions & Transportation

〒 969-2701North Area: 1163 Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima South Area: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi,Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3302

Transportation fares are approximate. The actual fare may be different.

Recommended transportation passes for travel to Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA MOUNTAIN (formerly Arutsu Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort) and nearby sightseeing areas

JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in Kanto and Tohoku regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD296.40~

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1-Day Lift Pass Middle/High school students: JPY 4,100	Adult	AUD 56.32
	Child	AUD 26.68
	Senior	AUD 51.38
Afternoon Pass Middle/High school students: JPY 3,600 / Period: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Night Skiing is not available)	Adult	AUD 51.38
	Child	AUD 21.74
	Senior	AUD 46.44
1-Day Lift Pass for Beginners Lift Only Adult rates for Middle/High school students & Seniors / Period: During daytime operations (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) / *Eligible lifts: First Chair (South Area), Friendly Cat Quad (North Area)	Adult	AUD 21.74
	Child	AUD 11.86
	Senior	AUD 21.74
Night Skiing Pass Flat rate of JPY 2,500 / Period: Night skiing hours (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) / Eligible lift: Alts Express *Information is subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information and details.	Adult	AUD 24.70
	Child	AUD 24.70
	Senior	AUD 24.70
Plus Night Skiing Pass Holders of 1-day or afternoon passes used on the same day can enjoy night skiing for an additional JPY 1,000 (flat rate of JPY 1,000) / Period: Night skiing hours (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) / Eligible lift: Alts Express *Information is subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information and details.	Adult	AUD 9.88
	Child	AUD 9.88
	Senior	AUD 9.88

All-inclusive set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, ski hat (1 day) Gloves, goggles, and ski hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 98.80
	Child	AUD 98.80
All-inclusive set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, ski hat (2 days) Gloves, goggles, and ski hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 182.78
	Child	AUD 148.20
All-inclusive set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, ski hat (3 days) Gloves, goggles, and ski hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 266.76
	Child	AUD 197.60
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (4 hours)	Adult	AUD 41.50
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (4 hours)	Child	AUD 26.68
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Adult	AUD 47.42
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Child	AUD 29.64
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Adult	AUD 88.92
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Child	AUD 57.30
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (3 days)	Adult	AUD 128.44
Ski set: skis, boots, poles (3 days)	Child	AUD 82.99
Skis (4 hours) 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 29.64
Skis (4 hours) 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 19.76
Skis (1 day) 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 32.60
Skis (1 day) 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 21.74
Skis (2 days) 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 59.28
Skis (2 days) 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 39.52
Skis (3 days) 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 83.98
Skis (3 days) 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 54.34
Ski boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 22.72
Ski boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 14.82
Ski boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 24.70
Ski boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 16.80
Ski boots (2 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 44.46
Ski boots (2 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 29.64
Ski boots (3 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 62.24
Ski boots (3 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 41.50
Poles (4 hours ) 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 4.94
Poles (4 hours ) 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 4.94
Poles (1 day) 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 7.90
Poles (1 day) 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 7.90
Poles (2 days) 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 13.83
Poles (2 days) 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 13.83
Poles (3 days) 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 19.76
Poles (3 days) 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 19.76

All-inclusive set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, snowboard hat (1 day) Gloves, goggles, and snowboard hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 98.80
	Child	AUD 98.80
All-inclusive set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, snowboard hat (2 days) Gloves, goggles, and snowboard hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 182.78
	Child	AUD 148.20
All-inclusive set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear (jacket & pants), gloves, goggles, snowboard hat (3 days) Gloves, goggles, and snowboard hats are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 266.76
	Child	AUD 197.60
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (4 hours)	Adult	AUD 41.50
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (4 hours)	Child	AUD 26.68
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Adult	AUD 47.42
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Child	AUD 29.64
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Adult	AUD 88.92
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Child	AUD 57.30
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (3 days)	Adult	AUD 128.44
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots (3 days)	Child	AUD 82.99
Snowboard (4 hours) 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 29.64
Snowboard (4 hours) 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 19.76
Snowboard (1 day) 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 32.60
Snowboard (1 day) 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 21.74
Snowboard (2 days) 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 59.28
Snowboard (2 days) 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 39.52
Snowboard (3 days) 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 83.98
Snowboard (3 days) 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 54.34
Snowboard boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 22.72
Snowboard boots (4 hours) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 14.82
Snowboard boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 24.70
Snowboard boots (1 day) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 16.80
Snowboard boots (2 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 44.46
Snowboard boots (2 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 29.64
Snowboard boots (3 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 62.24
Snowboard boots (3 days) 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 41.50

Wear set: jacket & pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 38.53
Wear set: jacket & pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 24.70
Wear set: jacket & pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 42.48
Wear set: jacket & pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 27.66
Wear set: jacket & pants (2 days) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 79.04
Wear set: jacket & pants (2 days) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 53.35
Wear set: jacket & pants (3 days) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 113.62
Wear set: jacket & pants (3 days) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 77.06
Single item: jacket or pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 24.70
Single item: jacket or pants (4 hours) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 14.82
Single item: jacket or pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 29.64
Single item: jacket or pants (1 day) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 19.76
Single item: jacket or pants (2 days) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 54.34
Single item: jacket or pants (2 days) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 34.58
Single item: jacket or pants (3 days) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 79.04
Single item: jacket or pants (3 days) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 44.46
Snow boots (1 day) 15cm-27cm	Adult	AUD 9.88
Snow boots (1 day) 15cm-27cm	Child	AUD 9.88
Snow boots (2 days) 15cm-27cm	Adult	AUD 19.76
Snow boots (2 days) 15cm-27cm	Child	AUD 19.76
Snow boots (3 days) 15cm-27cm	Adult	AUD 29.64
Snow boots (3 days) 15cm-27cm	Child	AUD 29.64
Sled (1 day) Free exchanges for different types of sleds	Adult	AUD 9.88
Sled (1 day) Free exchanges for different types of sleds	Child	AUD 9.88
Strider (1 day) For children only	Child	AUD 9.88
Helmet (4 hours)	Adult	AUD 7.90
Helmet (4 hours)	Child	AUD 7.90
Helmet (1 day)	Adult	AUD 9.88
Helmet (1 day)	Child	AUD 9.88
Helmet (2 days)	Adult	AUD 17.78
Helmet (2 days)	Child	AUD 17.78
Helmet (3 days)	Adult	AUD 24.70
Helmet (3 days)	Child	AUD 24.70

Private Lesson (A period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 4,000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required depending on the lesson	120 min	AUD 167.96~177.84
Private Lesson (B period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 4,000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required depending on the lesson	120 min	AUD 138.32~148.20
Private Lesson (C period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 2,000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required depending on the lesson	120min	AUD 108.68~118.56
3 year old Skiing Semi-Private Lesson (A, B period / Up to 2 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 4,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 year olds / Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	1h	AUD 29.64~39.52
3 year old Skiing Semi-Private Lesson (C period / Up to 2 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 4,000 for non-online reservations / For 3 year olds / Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	1h	AUD 24.70~34.58
Lv 1-2 Snow Kids 70 Ski Preschool (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5,000 for non-online reservations / For ages 4-6 / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	90 min	AUD 39.52~49.40
Lv 1-2 Snow Kids 70 Ski Preschool (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5,000 for non-online reservations / For ages 4-6 / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	90 min	AUD 34.58~44.46
Lv 1-2 Snow Kids 70 Ski Preschool (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5,000 for non-online reservations / For ages 4-6 / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Not required	90 min	AUD 29.64~39.52
Lv 1-5 Snow Kids 70 Skiing Elementary School Student (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Elementary school students (Ages 6-12) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required for Lv3 and above	2h	AUD 54.34~64.22
Lv 1-5 Snow Kids 70 Skiing Elementary School Student (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Elementary school students (Ages 6-12) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required for Lv3 and above	2h	AUD 49.40~59.28
Lv 1-5 Snow Kids 70 Skiing Elementary School Student (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Elementary school students (Ages 6-12) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required for Lv3 and above	2h	AUD 39.52~49.40
Lv 1-5 Skiing Group Lesson (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	AUD 54.34~64.22
Lv 1-5 Skiing Group Lesson (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	AUD 49.40~59.28
Lv 1-5 Skiing Group Lesson (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6,500 for non-online reservations / For Middle school students (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift pass: Required	2h	AUD 39.52~49.40

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