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Alts Bandai vs Appi Kogen

Appi Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Alts Bandai leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Appi Kogen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Alts Bandai

154" average season

Best Terrain
Appi Kogen

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Alts Bandai

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
Alts Bandai

0.8h from FKS

Best Village Vibe
Appi Kogen

Charming, walkable village

Alts Bandai
Fukushima, Japan
$$Independent
Appi Kogen
Iwate, Japan
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
8.5
Walkability
8.5
9.0
Village Vibe
8.0
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,625'
2,789'
Skiable Area
590 ac
620 ac
Green Runs
30%
30%
Trails
29
21
Lifts
8
18

Getting There

Airport
FKS
HNA
Drive Time
0.8h
1.5h
Road Ease
7.5
7.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$55
$60
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alts Bandai

154"

avg season

2024-25 season

210.1" total

136%

Appi Kogen

106.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

100.8" total

95%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
154"77"0"
Alts Bandai
Appi Kogen

Key Insights

Appi Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Best For

Alts Bandai

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Appi Kogen

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

Colorado
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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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