Resort Comparison

Alts Bandai vs Kagura Ski Resort

Alts Bandai excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Alts Bandai's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Alts Bandai leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Alts Bandai

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Kagura Ski Resort

261.8" average season

Best Terrain

Kagura Ski Resort

3,937' of vertical

Best Value

Alts Bandai

$55 day pass

Easiest Access

Alts Bandai

0.8h from FKS

Best Village Vibe

Alts Bandai

Charming, walkable village

Alts Bandai

Fukushima, Japan

$$Independent

Kagura Ski Resort

Niigata, Japan

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.0

Walkability

8.5

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

6.5

Mountain

Vertical

2,625'

3,937'

Skiable Area

590 ac

790 ac

Green Runs

30%

20%

Trails

Lifts

Getting There

Airport

FKS

NRT

Drive Time

0.8h

Road Ease

7.5

6.5

Cost

Passes

Independent

Day Pass

$55

Cost Tier

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alts Bandai

154"

avg season

2024-25 season

210.1" total

136%

Kagura Ski Resort

261.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

298.3" total

114%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

262"131"0"

Alts Bandai

Kagura Ski Resort

Key Insights

Key Differences

Alts Bandai's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Kagura Ski Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Alts Bandai's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Kagura Ski Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Alts Bandai's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Kagura Ski Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Kagura Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (790 acres vs 590 acres)
Alts Bandai's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Kagura Ski Resort starts at age 4

Best For

Alts Bandai

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

Kagura Ski Resort

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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The Verdict

Family

Mountain

Getting There

Cost

Village

Snowfall Comparison

Alts Bandai

Kagura Ski Resort

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

Key Insights

Key Differences

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