Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain South Area

10 Amazing Ski Resorts in Japan for Your Next Winter Getaway

"An off-the-beaten-path slope that ranks among the largest in the country, featuring 13 lifts and 33 courses spanning the north and south sides of Mount Nekomagatake with a connecting lift between the Bandai and Urabandai areas. Go Morimoto, managing director of Bandaisan Onsen Hotel and Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain, says, “The Bandai area has spectacular views of Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro, and the Urabandai area offers a unique topography and access to Japan’s high-quality, microfine snow.” Beyond skiing, the nearby Kitakata area (about 30 minutes away) is noted as the birthplace of Kitakata ramen, one of Japan’s three major ramen styles." - Selena Takigawa Hoy Selena Takigawa Hoy Selena Takigawa Hoy is a writer who has lived in Tokyo for more than 15 years. In addition to Travel + Leisure, she has written for BBC, Atlas Obscura, and CNN, among other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines