Winter Season Urabandai – Winter Urabandai 2025-2026 –

Winter Urabandai

Snow activity information at Urabandai in winter
Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa introduced us

▼Introduction of recommended ski resorts▼

Slope guidance

Grandecosno Resort

Grandecosno Resort

~Highland Resort to enjoy high-quality powder snow~
Located at the foot of Bandai Yamakita, from the summit at an altitude of 1,590m, Grandecosno Resort is one of the best ski areas in Tohoku with a reputation for its high-quality snow quality and a well-maintained course layout.
The finest powder snow produced by high altitude × northward slope, which is rare in Japan, maintains stable condition throughout the season.

■Course Outline
・Total 8 courses / longest run distance: 4,500m
・Elevation difference: 580m(1,590m~1,010m)
・Average diagonality: 13°/Maximum diagonal degree: 33°
40% beginner level, 45% intermediate level, and 15% advanced level balance design allows you to slide comfortably regardless of level. The wide and well-viewed main burn is ideal for driving practice. There are also non-solid snow zones everywhere, and it is also popular with riders aiming for powder.

Grandecosno Resort

■ Lift gondola system
8-seater gondola / 4 pair quad lifts
Take the main gondola to the top of the mountain. The top area has a particularly light snow quality, and you can enjoy fluffy powder. The waiting time for the lift is short, and smooth access is attractive even on weekends.

■ Services and equipment
・Kids Park / Playground
・Snow activity park
・Rental (More latest models / Snowboard ski)
・Powder Guided Tour (Reservation required)
・Fully equipped with restaurant, locker and shop
・2,000 parking spaces (free)

Operating period (planned): December 6, 2025 (Sat) to April 19, 2026 (Sun)
https://resort.en-hotel.com/grandeco/snow/ja/
About 20 minutes by car from Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa

Hoshino Resort Neko Mama Mountain

Hoshino Resort Neko Mama Mountain

~Tohoku's largest super Longus No Resort, which slides through two mountains~
It is one of the largest snow resorts in Tohoku, boasting a total of 33 courses and a longest running distance of 8,000 meters, on a magnificent scale extending on both sides of Mount Bandai and Urabandai.

■ Course Outline
・A total of 33 courses / longest running distance of 8,000 m
・Elevation difference: 580m (north area) and 520m (south area)
・Sliding Level Distribution: Beginner 40% / Intermediate 45% / Advanced 15%
The southern area (formerly Alz Bandai) has an open burn. Freestyle, popular with families. The park items such as director parks are also substantial, making it ideal for jumping, dive and gratri factions.
The northern area (formerly Grandeco) is the finest powder zone stretching at an altitude of 1,590 meters. Dry snow unique to the north. There are plenty of non-pressure snow and natural terrain, so you can fully enjoy powder run and topography play.
Both areas are connected by Mountain Road, and the best attraction of Cat Mama Mountain is that you can choose the best slope according to the snow quality and weather of the day.

Cat mamaunten

■ Snow Park & Freestyle
A permanent cat park boasting top quality in Japan. Various sections such as kicker boxes and rails are maintained, and are supported by both snowboarders and free skiers.

■ Lift base number
10 pair lifts, 3 quad lifts, and 1 snow escalator

■ Services and equipment
・Latest rental gears & boots (such as Burton, Salomon, Atomic, etc.)
・School (SAJ/JSBA approved / English supported)
・Center House / Restaurant / Locker / Shuttle Bus

Operating period (planned): December 6, 2025 (Sat) to May 6, 2026 (Wed)

https://www.nekoma.co.jp/
About 25 minutes by car from Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa

Urabandai Ski Resort

Urabandai Ski Resort

~ Snow resort with superb view of Mount Bandai and Lake Hibara ~
Located at an altitude of 1,000 meters in the center of Bandai-Asahi National Park, Urabandai Ski Resort is known for its beautiful location surrounded by nature and high-quality snow quality.

■ Course Outline
Total 6 courses / longest run distance: 2,100m
Elevation difference: 320m(1,280m〜960m)
Beginner 40%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 20%
The gentle and wide main burn is ideal for carving and basic practice. There is also a challenge course with a maximum slope of 32 degrees at the top, which is perfect for advanced people's footing. You can also enjoy light powder depending on the condition.

Operating period: Scheduled from December 19, 2025 to March 22, 2026
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday during the period)

https://www.urabandai-ski.jp
About 20 minutes by car from Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa

▼Recommended accommodation plan▼

Accommodation plan tailored to your application

Grandecosno Resort 1DAY Ski Pack

Grandecosno Resort

This is an accommodation plan with a 1-day lift ticket, popular Grandecosno Resort in Urabandai Kogen.
On the day, you can go to the ski resort with a lift ticket early in the morning, or go the next day.

Click here for all-inclusive plan
Ikkyu. com  /  Jalan net  /  Rakuten Travel
It can also be used by contract companies with WELBOX Benefit Station ReRoch Love.

Here is the plan with breakfast
Ikkyu. com  /  Jalan net  /  Rakuten Travel

Hoshino Resort Neko Mamaunten 1DAY Ski Pack

Cat mamaunten

This is an accommodation plan with a 1-day lift ticket at Super Longus No Resort, the largest in Tohoku, which slides through two mountains.
On the day, you can go to the ski resort with a lift ticket early in the morning, or go the next day.

Click here for all-inclusive plan
Ikkyu. com  /  Jalan net  /  Rakuten Travel

Here is the plan with breakfast
Ikkyu. com  /  Jalan net  /  Rakuten Travel

Midnight arrival half night short stay

Midnight arrival half night short stay

Recommended for those who drive at night and come to Urabandai and are heading to the slope!
This is a half-night short stay plan that arrives at midnight and takes a break in the hotel bed and leaves.

Click here for the accommodation plan
Ikkyu. com  /  Jalan net    Rakuten Travel

1.5 nights stay on the 2-day slope arriving late at night

1.5 nights stay on the 2-day slope arriving late at night

Recommended plan for 2DAY skiing where you drive at night and come to Urabandai and go to the slope!
It is a 1.5-night stay plan that arrives late at night, stays half a night in the hotel bed for a 1-day slope, stays another night after skiing and 1-day the next morning.

Click here for the accommodation plan
Ikkyu. com  /  Jalan net  /  Rakuten Travel

Breakfast Box Takeout at early morning check-out aiming for new snow

【Breakfast Takeout】 Start early in the morning for a new snow slope!

Recommended for those who are heading to the slopes in search of new snow!
Arriving at the hotel at night and departing early in the morning and arriving at the reception desk before the time.
Comes with a take-out breakfast box that can be eaten in the car or waiting time.

Click here for the accommodation plan
Ikkyu. com  /  Jalan net  /  Rakuten Travel

▼Information on lift tickets for each ski resort▼

We sell special advance lift tickets at the Hotel Front.

Grandecosno Resort

1-day Lift Pass Hotel Front Advance Price

●From December 6 to December 12, 2025 / March 30 to April 19, 2026
Adults :¥3,800 (local fixed price: ¥4,300)
Junior and senior high school students: ¥3,200 (local fixed price: ¥4,300)
Elementary school students: ¥3,000 (Local fixed price: ¥4,300)

●From December 13, 2025 to March 29, 2026
<Weekdays>
Adults :¥4,800 (local fixed price: ¥5,900)
Junior and senior high school students: ¥4,300 (local fixed price: ¥4,900)
Elementary school students: ¥3,300 (local fixed price: ¥4,100)
<Saturdays and holidays>
Adults :¥5,300 (local fixed price: ¥6,500)
Junior and senior high school students: ¥4,800 (local fixed price: ¥5,500)
Elementary school students: ¥3,800 (local fixed price: ¥4,500)

※Up to one preschool child is free for one adult.

Cat mamaunten

Lift Pass Hotel Front Advance Price
Sales period: From December 24, 2025 to April 30, 2026 (planned)

●1-day lift ticket
Adults :¥5,500 (local fixed price: ¥6,300)
Child :¥2,700 (local fixed price: ¥3,000)

●2-day lift ticket
Adults :12,600 yen
Child :6,000 yen

※We do not sell 2-day tickets locally.

※Tickets are presented as a hotel purchase benefit, and parking fee in the north area is free.

Urabandai Ski Resort

Lift Pass Hotel Front Advance Price
Sales period: From December 19, 2025 to March 22, 2026 (planned)

●1-day lift ticket
Adults :¥4,000 (local fixed price: ¥4,500)
Child :¥3,200 (local fixed price: ¥3,500)

●2-day lift ticket
Adults :¥8,000 0 (1-day ticket x ¥9,000)
Child :¥6,400 0 (1-day ticket x ¥7,000)
※We do not sell 2-day tickets locally.

▼2025-2026 Urabandai Area Bus▼

This is a free shuttle bus operated by Cat Mama Mountain without reservation.
(Please issue a bus ticket from the boarding facility and get on.)

Departure from Tokyo → Shuttle bus arriving at Urabandai

The shuttle bus "Urabandai/Tokyo Line" operated by EN RESORT Grandeco.

<Reservation method>
①Accommodation reservation (net reservation, etc.)
②Reservation from the Aizu Bus "Highway Bus Urabandai / Tokyo" page
※Please note that you may not be able to make a reservation depending on availability.

<Reservation Deadline> Until 18:00 the day before boarding

<One-way fare> 6,000 yen per adult, 3,000 yen per child (tax included)
※Up to 1 person per adult under elementary school age

<Note>
・If the road is closed due to weather, etc., it will be suspended.
・Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu stop (number line) is not guaranteed, so please take the "Urabandai / Tokyo Line".

Departure from Urabandai → Shuttle bus arriving in Tokyo

The shuttle bus "Urabandai/Tokyo Line" operated by EN RESORT Grandeco.

<Reservation method>
①Accommodation reservation (net reservation, etc.)
②Reservation from the Aizu Bus "Highway Bus Urabandai / Tokyo" page
※Please note that you may not be able to make a reservation depending on availability.

<Reservation Deadline> Until 18:00 the day before boarding

<One-way fare> 6,000 yen per adult, 3,000 yen per child (tax included)
※Up to 1 person per adult under elementary school age

<Note>
・If the road is closed due to weather, etc., it will be suspended.

▼Hotel guide▼

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Baggage locker

This is a locker with a dial type lock.
(Beside the front)

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Ski storage room

This storage room has a boot storage area near the wall and a ski and snowboard storage area inside it.
Please use it freely.
(Go into the windbreak room and right)

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WAX corner
(Specially located in the lobby next to the lounge)

This is a WAX corner where you can maintain skiing and snowboarding.
Since it is a free space, please use it freely while giving up.

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Men and women changing rooms

We are preparing a dressing space for each one.

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Kotatsu Lounge

It can be used as a waiting space for changing clothes.
Please refrain from eating and drinking.

<1F>THE LOUNGE
We will provide "Oshiruko" at Raku figurine-Ragu-.

<planned schedule>
December 26.27.28.29.30.31, 2025
2026
January 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 22, 28, March 7, 14, 20, 21, 28

<Provided time> 15:00 to 18:00 (within Raku figurine business hours)

※Thank you for your understanding if it is out of stock.

<1F>THE LOUNGE
We will offer "hot wine" at Chotto - A little.

<planned schedule>
December 26.27.28.29.30.31, 2025
2026
January 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 22, 28, March 7, 14, 20, 21, 28

<Provided time> 21:00 to 23:00 (within Chotto business hours)

※Thank you for your understanding if it is out of stock.

At dinner buffet
Aizu horse meat hormone hot pot available!

In the Aizu region, there is a culture of eating horse sashimi.
In addition to horse sashimi, there are stores that cook and serve hormonal parts using horse meat without excess, leaving a texture so that customers can enjoy it widely at hotels, we cook and cook it with a zickly leaving.

<Provision period>
December 1, 2025 (Mon) to March 31, 2026 (Tue)

Information on "Day Trip Bathing" for winter only

Winter-only "Day Bathing"

Please spend a time relaxing your fatigue and refreshing your mind and body while soaking in the hot spring.
<Term of use> December 13, 2025 (Sat) to March 29, 2026 (Sun)
※There are days when you cannot use it depending on the situation.
<Time of use> 15:00 to 19:00 (last reception desk 18:00)
<Use Charge> ※All prices include tax.
Weekdays: Adults 1,500 yen Children 800 yen
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: Adults 2,000 yen Children 1,100 yen
Special customer fee for check-out on the day → Uniform 800 yen
※Preschool children are free
<Towel rental> Face towel 200 yen / bath towel 300 yen

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