Mt. Bandai and Inawashiro Ski Resort: Winter Sports in the Bandai Highlands

Bandai Highland Skiing

Bandai Highland straddling Inawashiro and Kitashiobara in Fukushima is a plateau resort (800–1,200m elevation) centered on Mt. Bandai (1,816m). Multiple ski resorts make it one of Tohoku's premier winter resort areas.

Main Ski Resorts

- Inawashiro Ski Resort: Long-established ski resort spread against Mt. Bandai backdrop - Grandeco Snow Resort: Well-equipped with family-friendly courses - Alts Bandai (Hoshino Resorts): High-quality courses and resort facilities - Nekoma Ski Resort (Gold Hunter Resort): High elevation with abundant powder snow

Highlights

- Mt. Bandai Views: Panoramic views of Mt. Bandai while skiing - Lake Inawashiro Views: Winter lake views from elevated terrain

Getting There

- Shuttle buses from JR Banetsu West Line Inawashiro Station to each ski resort - About 10–20 minutes by car from Banetsu Expressway Inawashiro Bandaiko IC

Tips

Season runs approximately December through March. The Bandai Highland's mix of humid Sea of Japan snow and dry Pacific cold air is known for producing quality snow conditions.