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Winter Season Urabandai – Winter Urabandai 2025-2026 –
Snow activity information at Urabandai in winter
Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa introduced us
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.
■ 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): November 22, 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
~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.
■ 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): November 29, 2025 (Sat) to May 6, 2026 (Wed)
https://www.nekoma.co.jp/
About 25 minutes by car from Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
▼Recommended accommodation plan▼
Grandecosno Resort 1DAY Ski Pack
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 the accommodation plan
Ikkyu. com ／ Jalan net ／ Rakuten Travel
It can also be used by contract companies with WELBOX Benefit Station ReRoch Love.
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
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
~About Hotel Facilities~
<1 F> Baggage locker (next to front)
< 1 F >
Ski / Snowboard / Boot storage room
(Go into the windbreak room and right)
< 1 F >
WAX corner
(Specially located in the lobby)
< 2 F >
Men and women changing rooms
We have prepared space for each tatami floor.
Information on "Day Trip Bathing" for winter only
Please spend a time relaxing your fatigue and refreshing your mind and body while soaking in the hot spring.
It is ideal for use with family and friends, as well as for relieving fatigue from skiing and snowboarding.
<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>
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
※All prices include tax.
After payment at the reception desk, we will give you a card key for entering the public bath.
