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#ネコママウンテン
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NEKOMA Mountain, which has been the No. 1 in Fukushima Prefecture for three consecutive years,
We're getting ready so you can enjoy plenty of snow during the 26-27 season!
<26-27 Season Operating Period>
Northern Area: November 28, 2026 - May 9, 2027
Southern Area: December 12, 2026 - April 4, 2027
*Subject to change depending on snow conditions.
A new lodge for snow enthusiasts, "BunkLodge NEKOMA," has opened at the foot of the southern area.
Reservations started on September 1st.
The official website is here.
We will be gradually releasing information about lift tickets and other exciting announcements for the new season.
Let's enjoy this season to the fullest!
We're getting ready so you can enjoy plenty of snow during the 26-27 season!
<26-27 Season Operating Period>
Northern Area: November 28, 2026 - May 9, 2027
Southern Area: December 12, 2026 - April 4, 2027
*Subject to change depending on snow conditions.
A new lodge for snow enthusiasts, "BunkLodge NEKOMA," has opened at the foot of the southern area.
Reservations started on September 1st.
The official website is here.
We will be gradually releasing information about lift tickets and other exciting announcements for the new season.
Let's enjoy this season to the fullest!
South Area (formerly ALTS Bandai) South Area
North Area (formerly NEKOMA Ski Resort) North Area
Click on each name to see a summary.
Click on each name to see a summary.
NEKOMA Mountain, which has been the No. 1 in Fukushima Prefecture for three consecutive years,
We're getting ready so you can enjoy plenty of snow during the 26-27 season!
<26-27 Season Operating Period>
Northern Area: November 28, 2026 - May 9, 2027
Southern Area: December 12, 2026 - April 4, 2027
*Subject to change depending on snow conditions.
A new lodge for snow enthusiasts, "BunkLodge NEKOMA," has opened at the foot of the southern area.
Reservations started on September 1st.
The official website is here.
We will be gradually releasing information about lift tickets and other exciting announcements for the new season.
Let's enjoy this season to the fullest!
We're getting ready so you can enjoy plenty of snow during the 26-27 season!
<26-27 Season Operating Period>
Northern Area: November 28, 2026 - May 9, 2027
Southern Area: December 12, 2026 - April 4, 2027
*Subject to change depending on snow conditions.
A new lodge for snow enthusiasts, "BunkLodge NEKOMA," has opened at the foot of the southern area.
Reservations started on September 1st.
The official website is here.
We will be gradually releasing information about lift tickets and other exciting announcements for the new season.
Let's enjoy this season to the fullest!
- Level
- Beginner to intermediate/advanced
- Time
- 10:00～15:00
This slopestyle park is open from the opening of the ski resort until spring.
A park that can be enjoyed for a long season
The park will be open from opening day until spring. It will gradually expand depending on the snow conditions, and in the high season it will become an intermediate to advanced level slopestyle park. In the spring, it is planned to be a park that can be enjoyed by a wide range of skiers from beginners to advanced skiers.
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- Level
- Anyone
- 距離
- 1800m
A terrain park that anyone can enjoy. Fly, turn on the walls, and the possibilities for fun are endless.
A park where everyone can have fun
"Fun Ride Park" is a course created with undulating terrain, gaps, banks, and more. Jump, ski, turn on the wall, and more. There are endless ways to play and show off. This is a course where people of all levels can enjoy skiing together.
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- Level
- Beginner to advanced intermediate level
- Time
- 10:00～15:00
A snow park where you can step from beginner to intermediate to advanced level.
A fun park where you can improve your skills for sure
Slopestyle skiing for beginners to intermediate/advanced skiers. Kickers are planned to be 2-10m high. A hiking area will also be set up! The Rider's will also be open as a restaurant, so you can use it as a base for fun.
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- Level
- ∞《Professional Level》
- Remarks
- Helmets must be worn and a consent form must be filled out at the ticket counter.
20m kicker for athletes
World-class big air
A 20m kicker of world-class quality will be installed. To use the course, please wear a helmet and fill out a consent form at the ticket counter. Viewing from the side of the course is also possible.
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Night-only snow park
A hot park only available at night
The park is open only during nighttime hours.
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- Period
- As soon as there is enough snow
Tree run zone. You can enter by any line you like by going from the Frozen Chair through Frozen 1 and climbing Peak 3 a little.
The remains of the Peak Chair lift are also interesting
Points to note
The Tree Run Zone is a "self-responsibility area." Unlike regular courses, there are hidden dangers such as tree holes and obstacles. Please use the area based on your own skiing ability, snow conditions, and weather. Rescue fees will be charged. Signs will guide you to the entrance. Please be careful not to enter by going under or over ropes or tape. Some parts of the zone are also cordoned off with ropes, so please do not go under or over them. To protect the natural environment, please be careful not to damage standing trees while enjoying this magnificent Bandai forest. To protect the vegetation, the zone will reopen once there is sufficient snow. Please do not enter during the closure period.
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- As soon as there is enough snow
Accessible from the Frost Chair
Points to note
The Tree Run Zone is a "self-responsibility area." Unlike regular courses, there are hidden dangers such as tree holes and obstacles. Please use the area based on your own skiing ability, snow conditions, and weather. Rescue fees will be charged. Signs will guide you to the entrance. Please be careful not to enter by going under or over ropes or tape. Some parts of the zone are also cordoned off with ropes, so please do not go under or over them. To protect the natural environment, please be careful not to damage standing trees while enjoying this magnificent Bandai forest. To protect the vegetation, the zone will reopen once there is sufficient snow. Please do not enter during the closure period.
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- Period
- As soon as there is enough snow
Accessible from the Frost Chair. Walk a little further before approaching. Be careful as there is a stream on the lift side.
Points to note
The Tree Run Zone is a "self-responsibility area." Unlike regular courses, there are hidden dangers such as tree holes and obstacles. Please use the area based on your own skiing ability, snow conditions, and weather. Rescue fees will be charged. Signs will guide you to the entrance. Please be careful not to enter by going under or over ropes or tape. Some parts of the zone are also cordoned off with ropes, so please do not go under or over them. To protect the natural environment, please be careful not to damage standing trees while enjoying this magnificent Bandai forest. To protect the vegetation, the zone will reopen once there is sufficient snow. Please do not enter during the closure period.
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Accessible from Black Valley Express or Peak Chair. Entry is prohibited below the lift line.
Trends and countermeasures
Points to note
The Tree Run Zone is a "self-responsibility area." Unlike regular courses, there are hidden dangers such as tree holes and obstacles. Please use the area based on your own skiing ability, snow conditions, and weather. Rescue fees will be charged. Signs will guide you to the entrance. Please be careful not to enter by going under or over ropes or tape. Some parts of the zone are also cordoned off with ropes, so please do not go under or over them. To protect the natural environment, please be careful not to damage standing trees while enjoying this magnificent Bandai forest. To protect the vegetation, the zone will reopen once there is sufficient snow. Please do not enter during the closure period.
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Accessible from White Valley Chair. This zone is relatively gentle and easy to traverse, making it recommended for beginners in tree running.
Trends and countermeasures
Points to note
The Tree Run Zone is a "self-responsibility area." Unlike regular courses, there are hidden dangers such as tree holes and obstacles. Please use the area based on your own skiing ability, snow conditions, and weather. Rescue fees will be charged. Signs will guide you to the entrance. Please be careful not to enter by going under or over ropes or tape. Some parts of the zone are also cordoned off with ropes, so please do not go under or over them. To protect the natural environment, please be careful not to damage standing trees while enjoying this magnificent Bandai forest. To protect the vegetation, the zone will reopen once there is sufficient snow. Please do not enter during the closure period.
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- Level
- Advanced (uncompressed snow, intermediate to advanced slopes)
This area is perfect for hiking uphill. Enjoy the natural terrain, steep powder slopes, and more—the possibilities are endless!
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- Place
- Devil 1 upper part
- Points to note
- *Please note that there is a fee for all rescue operations in the "Self-Responsibility Special Area."
This is an area where you can enjoy powder snow by hiking up. The view of Mt. Bandai from the summit is spectacular.
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- Place
- Zunai 1 and 2
Night skiing will be held at Zunai 1 and 2! The snow will be packed down before the night skiing.
2km long course with packed snow
After the snow has been packed down, the first track feels great on a slightly chilly night!
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- 距離
- 800m
- Remarks
- Snowshoes recommended
- Period
- This season has ended.
A walking path through a beech forest connecting the southern and northern areas.
A walking path through the beech forest connecting the southern and northern areas
This is a 15-minute, 800m walking path through a beautiful beech forest. There are lifts between areas, but you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery at your own pace.
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- Level
- Intermediate (the upper part is an advanced slope)
- Schedule
- Late March - as long as snow permits
The famous deep banked slalom and terrain play park area opens in spring
Spring's famous deep banked slalom
The deep banked slalom has become a spring specialty. Come join us and help develop it! There will also be equipment installed below the bank that will allow you to play on the terrain.
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- Membership Fee
- Free from 2/28
- Utilization time
- 9:00～15:30
With two new machines, you can now enjoy longer courses! This is the place to start for sledding or your first ski/snowboard experience.
Free from February 28, 2026. Sled rental is 1,100 yen.
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- Place
- Next to Friendly Cat Express
- Price
- Free
NEKOMA KIDS PARK! This is a kids' slope that even children who are new to the slopes can enjoy.
Sledding, striders and tubing are available.
*The tubing area closed on March 29th. Sledding and Strider bikes are still available.
*The tubing area closed on March 29th. Sledding and Strider bikes are still available.
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- Time
- 10:00～15:00
Route back to the hotel for hotel guests only
This is a route to return via the SKI IN exclusively for guests staying at BunkLodge NEKOMA. You can ski all the way to the hotel entrance. Please note that there are no lifts or courses available to return from the hotel to the South Resort Center or the slopes.
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2-seater
You can get a good view of the park while riding.
Cheer for good skating!
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2-seater
As the name suggests, this lift passes through a beech forest.
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2-seater
A lift that goes up next to a steep slope.
Cheer for cool skating!
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2-seater
A deep area where snow accumulates.
In the high season, it's a powder guaranteed area.
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4-seater
Recommended for first-time lift riders.
You can ride with a beginner's lift ticket.
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Escalator
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2-seater
A lift connecting the north and south areas.
Boarding is possible from both directions.
Enjoy the beech forest and the scenery.
The last boarding time for the North area is 13:40.
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2-seater
The view from the lift is also spectacular.
If you look back near the summit, you can see Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai in its entirety.
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2-seater
Use this lift to return to the South (formerly ALTS Bandai) Resort Center.
The name comes from a large rock on the Black Valley 5 course.
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4-seater
Hooded high speed lift.
If you want to ski long courses or go deeper, you should first head to this lift.
Lifts operate during nighttime skiing.
*First ride starts at 8:15
* Nighttime skiing is from 16:30 to 20:00 (closed from 15:30 to 16:30 due to packed snow)
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2-seater
Recommended for first-time lift riders.
Comes with a safety bar.
You can ride with a beginner's lift ticket.
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2-seater
Use this route to return to Minami (formerly ALTS Bandai) Resort Center.
You can also use this lift to access the lower part of the Step Up Park.
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4-seater
If you want to enjoy the four steep slopes to the fullest, this is the lift for you.
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2-seater
For those using the Umaya Hike & Ride area or the BunkLodge NEKOMA Ski-In route, please click here.
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Escalator
By increasing the number to two, you can now use longer courses!
This is also the place to start if you want to try sledding or your first ski/snowboard experience.
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Park introduction
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Step Up Park North
- North Area
Step Up Park North
Beginner to advanced levels
Long season park lasting approximately 5 months
- Business period:
- 2025/12/6 ~ 2026/4/19
- Hours:
- From March 28th onwards, hours will be 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Place:
- Devil 3
This slopestyle park is open from the opening of the ski resort until spring.
The lift is easy to operate and the best part is that you can get a panoramic view from the lift!
The opening starts with beginner-level playable items and gradually gets bigger.
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Step Up Park South
- South area
Step Up Park South
Beginner to intermediate
A park where you can improve step by step
- Business period:
- 2026 / 1 / 9 ~ 2026 / 3 / 25
- Hours:
- 10:00 ~ 15:00
- course:
- Black Valley 1/White Valley 1
This park is equipped with items that make it easier to practice repeatedly.
Kickers are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from roughly 2m to 10m.
You can try bigger ones one by one, or choose ones that suit your technique and practice.
You can practice together from beginner to intermediate level.
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Global Park
- South area
Global Park
Professional level
World Championship Class Kicker
- Business day:
- 2/23~3/8 (closed 2/24~26 due to tournament)
- Hours:
- 10:30 ~ 14:00
- place :
- Batou 1
- Notes:
- Helmets are required and you must fill out a consent form at the information desk.
The park may be closed due to snow, weather, visibility, etc.
For safety reasons, it is more likely to close than regular parks.
Please understand.
A giant kicker of world championship quality will be appearing again this year.
*Please fill out a consent form on the day and wear an armband when using the facility.
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Night park
- South area
night park
Intermediate
Everyone's having fun under the cocktail lights
- Business period:
- 2/7, 14, 21, 22 (end of season)
- Hours:
- 16:30-20:00
- place :
- Between ALTS Express and First Chair
Night-only park.
In addition to repeated practice, this park is also fun because of the unique atmosphere of night games!
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Flowing Park
- South area
Park that can be washed away
Beginners - Anyone
Let's all have fun!
- Business period:
- The season will end on March 1st.
- Hours:
- place :
- Dat
A long and fun terrain play park of about 1800m for everyone to enjoy!
Waves, banks, walls, spines, etc.
Flying, turning on walls, and free-form lines mean endless ways to play.
Even those who think the park is scary will find it fun, just like an attraction.
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Spring Banked Park
- North Area
Banked Park in Spring
Beginner
Spring's famous terrain play
- Business period:
- It ended on April 12th.
- Hours:
- Deep Cat Chair will operate as usual.
- Place:
- Deep 1 (below the banked slalom)
NEKOMA Mountain is famous in spring for its deep banked slalom and terrain play areas.
This is a park where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow skating, scooting, and more, regardless of the gear you use.
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FAQ
Sales information
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QWhat is Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA Mountain?
The former ALTS Bandai and the former NEKOMA Ski Resort have been connected by a lift to form one ski resort.
You can enjoy a variety of courses spanning the north and south of Mt. NEKOMA for about five months. -
QWhat are your business hours?
2025 year 12 month 6 day to 2026 year 4 month 19 day
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QWhat are the lift opening hours?
[Until March 27, 2026]
Daytime hours: 8:30-15:30
Nighttime hours: 16:30-20:00
[From March 28, 2026]
North Area
Weekdays: 7: 30 to 15: 00
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 5:55~15:00
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QWhen do lift tickets go on sale?
Early bird lift tickets and season passes will go on sale in October.
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QI'm having trouble purchasing lift tickets online.
Lift tickets are sold through the online shop using the Asoview system.
For inquiries regarding the WEB SHOP, such as payment and registration, please contact ASOVIEW.
