Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai + former Nekoma Ski Resort) has become one of the largest snowboarding slopes in Japan with the completion of a connecting lift last year. Its greatest feature is that you can freely move between the southern and northern areas. In this vast field, you can enjoy a total of 33 courses, each with its own unique terrain, including the finest powder snow and high-quality parks.
But that's not all. In the evening, the lights start to shine through the windows, and the Bandaisan Onsen Hotel becomes the center of the mountain scenery. It is directly connected to the slopes, and functions as an important part of the perfect environment for a snowboarding trip. If you stay here, you can "take your time and start skiing right away." Below are some of the hotels that received high praise from many snowboarders last season.
Recommended points of "Bandaisan Onsen Hotel"
16) The only place in Japan where check-in and check-out are at 14pm and XNUMXpm respectively, making your snowboarding trip elegant and super comfortable
Its official name is "Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel" and the hotel is directly connected to the slopes. Its primary concept is "Snowboarders First," and as one of the measures to realize this idea, the check-out time for all rooms in winter is set at 14pm. In addition, guests are given the "First Ride Privileges," which means the course is open to the public 15 minutes before it opens to the public, so if you stay at the hotel, you can "to your heart's content" to enjoy the freshly groomed, perfect conditions the next morning.
"Go all out" also means "have plenty of time." After all, check-out time is 14 p.m. You can enjoy the best skiing first thing in the morning, then go back to your room and get ready. There's no need to rush around with heavy luggage, and you can take your time having lunch and relaxing in the hot springs to rejuvenate your mind and body. In other words, if you stay at Bandaisan Onsen Hotel, you can make the most of your snowboarding trip right up to the last day.
2) "Hangout" is a community space for snowboarders to talk about today and prepare for tomorrow.
Check out today's skiing on video, imagine tomorrow's action and skiing... The "Hangout" (= hideout), which was newly established last year, is a place where snowboarders gather after the evening. When they gather in this place, where alcohol and snacks are prepared, they naturally start talking about snowboarding. They make more friends and broaden their horizons.
There is a drying room for wet clothing, and a wax bar where you can use various waxes from different manufacturers for free depending on the temperature range of the next day's conditions. By using this space, you can prepare (enjoyably and thoroughly) for the next day.
"Bandaisan Onsen Hotel" related and surrounding information
A full range of gourmet, sightseeing and kids' plans
Food and alcohol ----
in the hotelAt the buffet restaurant "kisse kisse," you can enjoy local cuisine such as freshly made soba noodles and hot bento. The recommended breakfast is "Asa-ra (morning ramen)," a staple of Kitakata's food culture.
The hotel's "Aizu SAKE Bar" has a wide selection of sake from the rice-growing region of Aizu. You can enjoy sake recommended by a sake sommelier, or try local sake that you normally can't get a chance to try, and discover your taste.
"Aizu Izakaya GO!" is located in the downtown area of Aizuwakamatsu city. A shuttle bus will take you there from the hotel. When you board the bus, you will receive a "Deep Izakaya Map" recommended by the hotel staff, so you can try out the shops that interest you.
▶ ︎Dining information for "Bandaisan Onsen Hotel" where you can enjoy Aizu's specialties
Tourism-------------
Having survived the fierce fighting of the Boshin War, Tsuruga Castle is said to be an impregnable castle, and you can now tour the inside. Covered in snow, it is a magnificent sight, and is also beautiful to see at night.
Kids plan-------------
There are also plenty of support plans to make family trips more comfortable. For example, children up to elementary school age can ride the beginner's lifts and rent clothing for free. Sleds and other snow play equipment can also be borrowed for free. Sled-only slopes equipped with snow escalators allow you to enjoy playing in the snow safely.
In-house activities-------------
If bad weather keeps you from going skating, you can enjoy the activities available within the hotel. The hotel offers many activities that allow you to experience the history and culture of Aizu, such as "Aizu Tewassa," where you can paint traditional Aizu toys, and "Yagen Kocheru Cha," where you can make your own original herbal tea. The top photo shows "Aibase! Odoransho," where people dance together around a tower to the folk song "Aizu Bandaisan," held every night from 8:XNUMX p.m. at Books & Cafe. The bottom photo showsA heated pool that is very popular with children at any time of the year.
"Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel"
This mountain resort is located in a prime location at the foot of Mt. Bandai, overlooking Lake Inawashiro. Not only can you enjoy the ever-changing scenery of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the charm of Aizu's food and culture, but this hotel also has a "snowboarder first" philosophy, so you can spend your holidays in a relaxing atmosphere.Enjoy the time in style and ski to your heart's content
Address: 969-3396 Kiyoshisipidaira, Oaza Sarashina, Bandai-cho, Yaga-gun, 6838-68
Phone: 050-3134-8094 (Hoshino Resorts Reservation Center)
Number of rooms: 149 rooms
Check-in: 16:00~ / Check-out: ~14:00
Price: From 1 yen per night (per person for two people in a room, tax and service charges included, breakfast included)
Access: 20 minutes by car from Bandai Kawahigashi IC on the Ban'etsu Expressway via Tohoku Expressway Koriyama JCT
URL:https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/bandai/
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