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30%
Beginner

40%
Intermediate

30%
Advanced

80%
Groomed snow

10%
Non-groomed snow

10%
Moguls

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Longest run distanceLongest run

2,500 m

Maximum gradientMaximum

37 °

Open season	Dec. 1st to May 6th (North Area: December 1 - May 6 / South Area: December 22 - April 7)
Current snow condition	- cmLatest ski resort information
Chance of sunny weather	Dec13.5 % Jan13.0 % Feb21.7 % Mar29.3 %

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Fukushima Prefecture, 20 minutes by hotel courtesy car

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

Resort features

Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (former Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort) is a vast resort spanning the north and south of the mountain. This season, it has been renewed as one of the largest ski slopes in Japan with 13 lifts and a total of 33 courses made possible using lifts connecting the north and south areas.
The South Area (former Alts Bandai) where you can enjoy open skiing with a view of the majestic Mt. Bandai and Inawashiro.
The North Area (former Nekoma Ski Resort) has light snow, superb altitude, and a north-facing slope where you can enjoy a long season of about five months until spring.
You can enjoy the expressive slopes that span the north and south in various ways.

Snowboarding

Allowed

Hot springs

North Area: Urabandai Lake Resort

Recommended for families

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

Open season

Dec. 1st to May 6th (North Area: December 1 - May 6 / South Area: December 22 - April 7)

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: First Ride Program. Requires a fee. Register at the ticket counter.

Night ski5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

South Area only. December 31, every Saturday between January 6 - March 3, January 7, February 11, and February 23

Days closed-

After March 26, the North Area has spring operation hours: Weekdays 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM / Weekends and 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 Aza Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture South Area: 6838-68 Shimizudaira Sarashina, Bandai-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, 969-3396
Snow park information	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, rental gear, lockers, bathrooms, changing rooms, nursing room)
Rescue facilities	North Area: First Aid Room in Resort Center South Area: First Aid Room at Slope Base
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
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Directions & Transportation

〒 969-2701North Area: 1163 Aza Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture South Area: 6838-68 Shimizudaira Sarashina, Bandai-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, 969-3396

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:

AUD295.59~

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1-Day Lift Pass Middle/High school students: JPY 3900	Adult	AUD 54.19
	Child	AUD 24.63
	Senior	AUD 49.27
Afternoon Pass Middle/High school Student: JPY 3400 / Period: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Night Skiing is not available)	Adult	AUD 49.27
	Child	AUD 19.71
	Senior	AUD 44.34
1-Day Lift Pass for Beginners Lift Only Middle/High School Students & Seniors are the same as Adults / Period: During operation hours (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) / Lifts included: First Chair (Southern Area), Friendly Cat Chair (Northern Area)	Adult	AUD 19.71
	Child	AUD 9.85
	Senior	AUD 19.71
Night Skiing Pass Flat rate of JPY 2300 / Period: Nighttime (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) / Night Operation Days: December 31, 2023, every Saturday frorm January 6 - March 3 2024, January 7, February 11, February 23 / Eligible Lift: Artz Express	Adult	AUD 22.66
	Child	AUD 22.66
	Senior	AUD 22.66
Plus Night Skiing Pass Holders of one-day or afternoon passes used on the same day may also participate in ski night skiing for an additional JPY 500. (Flat fee of JPY 500) / Period: Nighttime (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) / Night Operation Days: December 31, 2023, every Saturday frorm January 6 - March 3 2024, January 7, February 11, February 23 / Eligible Lift: Artz Express	Adult	AUD 4.93
	Child	AUD 4.93
	Senior	AUD 4.93
Early Season Pass Middle/High School Studnet: JPY 15000 / Ages 20-23: JPY 13000 / Ages 24-29: JPY 24000 / Sales Period: Until November 30 Can be purchased online or in the North area (former Nekoma Ski Resort) from November 25 - 30, 2023 Closed November 28 (Tues) / Period: Business hours until the end of night operation	Adult	AUD 374.41
	Child	AUD 137.94
	Senior	AUD 374.41
Kakekomi Season Pass Middle/High School Studnets: JPY 18000 / Ages 20-23: JPY 14000 / Ages 24-29: JPY 25000 / Sales Period: December 1, 2023 - January 30, 2024 *Can be purchased online or on-site / Period: Business hours until the end of night operation	Adult	AUD 413.83
	Child	AUD 167.50
	Senior	AUD 413.83
Regular Season Pass Middle/High School Studnet: JPY 38000 / Ages 20-23: JPY 36000 / Ages 24-29: JPY 47000 / Sales Period: February 1 - 29, 2024 *Can be purchased online or on-site / Period: Business hours until the end of night operation	Adult	AUD 601.03
	Child	AUD 364.56
	Senior	AUD 601.03
Spring Season Only Pass Middle/High School Studnet: JPY 17000 / Ages 20-23: JPY 12800 / Ages 24-29: JPY 22800 / Sales Period: From March 1, 2024 *Can be purchased online or on-site / Period: Business hours until the end of night operation	Adult	AUD 246.33
	Child	AUD 157.65
	Senior	AUD 246.33

1 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Goggles, Knit Cap (Luggage-Free Set) Gloves, Goggles, and Knit Caps are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 98.53
	Child	AUD 98.53
2 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Goggles, Knit Cap (Luggage-Free Set) Gloves, Goggles, and Knit Caps are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 182.28
	Child	AUD 147.80
3 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Goggles, Knit Cap (Luggage-Free Set) Gloves, Goggles, and Knit Caps are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 266.03
	Child	AUD 197.06
4 Hours: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Adult	AUD 41.38
4 Hours: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Child	AUD 26.60
1 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Adult	AUD 47.29
1 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Child	AUD 29.56
2 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Adult	AUD 88.68
2 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Child	AUD 57.15
3 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Adult	AUD 128.09
3 Day: Skis, Boots, Poles (Ski Set)	Child	AUD 82.77
4 Hours: Skis 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 29.56
4 Hours: Skis 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 19.71
1 Day: Skis 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 32.51
1 Day: Skis 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 21.68
2 Day: Skis 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 59.12
2 Day: Skis 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 39.41
3 Day: Skis 70cm-175cm	Adult	AUD 83.75
3 Day: Skis 70cm-175cm	Child	AUD 54.19
4 Hours: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 22.66
4 Hours: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 14.78
1 Day: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 24.63
1 Day: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 16.75
2 Day: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 44.34
2 Day: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 29.56
3 Day: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 62.07
3 Day: Ski Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 41.38
4 Hours: Poles 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 4.93
4 Hours: Poles 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 4.93
1 Day: Poles 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 7.88
1 Day: Poles 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 7.88
2 Day: Poles 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 13.79
2 Day: Poles 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 13.79
3 Day: Poles 60cm-130cm	Adult	AUD 19.71
3 Day: Poles 60cm-130cm	Child	AUD 19.71

1 Day: Snowboard, Boots, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Goggles, Knit Cap Gloves, Goggles, and Knit Caps are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 98.53
	Child	AUD 98.53
2 Day: Snowboard, Boots, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Goggles, Knit Cap (Luggage-Free Set) Gloves, Goggles, and Knit Caps are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 182.28
	Child	AUD 147.80
3 Day: Snowboard, Boots, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Goggles, Knit Cap (Luggage-Free Set) Gloves, Goggles, and Knit Caps are new. You can take them home with you.	Adult	AUD 266.03
	Child	AUD 197.06
4 Hours: Snowboard, Boots(Snowboard Set)	Adult	AUD 41.38
4 Hours: Snowboard, Boots(Snowboard Set)	Child	AUD 26.60
1 Day: Snowboard, Boots (Snowboard Set)	Adult	AUD 47.29
1 Day: Snowboard, Boots (Snowboard Set)	Child	AUD 29.56
2 Day: Snowboard, Boots (Snowboard Set)	Adult	AUD 88.68
2 Day: Snowboard, Boots (Snowboard Set)	Child	AUD 57.15
3 Day: Snowboard, Boots (Snowboard Set)	Adult	AUD 128.09
3 Day: Snowboard, Boots (Snowboard Set)	Child	AUD 82.77
4 Hours: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 29.56
4 Hours: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 19.71
1 Day: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 32.51
1 Day: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 21.68
2 Day: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 59.12
2 Day: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 39.41
3 Day: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Adult	AUD 83.75
3 Day: Snowboard 80cm-164cm	Child	AUD 54.19
4 Hours: Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 22.66
4 Hours: Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 14.78
1 Day:Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 24.63
1 Day:Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 16.75
2 Day:Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 44.34
2 Day:Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 29.56
3 Day:Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Adult	AUD 62.07
3 Day:Snowboard Boots 15.5cm-31.5cm	Child	AUD 41.38

4 Hours: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 38.43
4 Hours: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 24.63
1 Day: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 42.37
1 Day: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 27.59
2 Day: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 78.82
2 Day: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 53.21
3 Day: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 113.31
3 Day: Jacket, Pants (Wear Set) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 76.85
4 Hours: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 24.63
4 Hours: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 14.78
1 Day: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 29.56
1 Day: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 19.71
2 Day: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 54.19
2 Day: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 34.49
3 Days: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Adult	AUD 78.82
3 Days: Jacket or Pants (Single Item) 90cm-4L	Child	AUD 44.34
1 Day: Snow Boots 15cm-27cm	Adult	AUD 9.85
1 Day: Snow Boots 15cm-27cm	Child	AUD 9.85
2 Day: Snow Boots 15cm-27cm	Adult	AUD 19.71
2 Day: Snow Boots 15cm-27cm	Child	AUD 19.71
3 Day: Snow Boots 15cm-27cm	Adult	AUD 29.56
3 Day: Snow Boots 15cm-27cm	Child	AUD 29.56
1 Day: Sled Exchange for different sled types for free	Adult	AUD 9.85
1 Day: Sled Exchange for different sled types for free	Child	AUD 9.85
1 Day: Strider For children only	Child	AUD 9.85
4 Hours: Helmet	Adult	AUD 7.88
4 Hours: Helmet	Child	AUD 7.88
1 Day: Helmet	Adult	AUD 9.85
1 Day: Helmet	Child	AUD 9.85
2 Day: Helmet	Adult	AUD 17.74
2 Day: Helmet	Child	AUD 17.74
3 Day: Helmet	Adult	AUD 24.63
3 Day: Helmet	Child	AUD 24.63

Private Lesson (A period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 4000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required depending on the lesson content	120 min	AUD 167.51~177.36
Private Lesson (B period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 4000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required depending on the lesson content	120 min	AUD 137.95~147.80
Private Lesson (C period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) JPY 2000 for an additional person / Flat fee of JPY 18000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 3 years old and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required depending on the lesson content	120min	AUD 108.39~118.24
3 year old Skiing Semi-Private Lesson (A, B period / Up to 2 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 4000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 3 years old / Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Not required	1 hour	AUD 29.56~39.42
3 year old Skiing Semi-Private Lesson (C period / Up to 2 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 4000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 3 years old / Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Not required	1 hour	AUD 24.64~34.49
Lv 1-2 Snow Kids 70 Ski Preschool (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 4-6 years old / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Not required	90 min	AUD 39.42~49.27
Lv 1-2 Snow Kids 70 Ski Preschool (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 4-6 years old / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Not required	90 min	AUD 34.49~44.34
Lv 1-2 Snow Kids 70 Ski Preschool (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 5000 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: 4-6 years old / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Not required	90 min	AUD 29.56~39.42
Lv 1-5 Snow Kids 70 Skiing Elementary School Student (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6500 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: Elementary school student (6-12 years old) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required for Lv3 and above	2 hours	AUD 54.20~64.05
Lv 1-5 Snow Kids 70 Skiing Elementary School Student (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6500 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: Elementary school student (6-12 years old) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required for Lv3 and above	2 hours	AUD 49.27~59.12
Lv 1-5 Snow Kids 70 Skiing Elementary School Student (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6500 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: Elementary school student (6-12 years old) / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required for Lv3 and above	2 hours	AUD 39.42~49.27
Lv 1-5 Skiing Group Lesson (A Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6500 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: Middle School Student (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required	2 hours	AUD 54.20~64.05
Lv 1-5 Skiing Group Lesson (B Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6500 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: Middle School Student (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required	2 hours	AUD 49.27~59.12
Lv 1-5 Skiing Group Lesson (C Period / Up to 4 People / Japanese) Flat fee of JPY 6500 for non-online reservations / Eligible age: Middle School Student (12 years old) and above / Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM / Lift ticket: Required	2 hours	AUD 39.42~49.27

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

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