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Alts Bandai vs Myoko Kogen

Alts Bandai excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Myoko Kogen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Alts Bandai leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Alts Bandai

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Myoko Kogen

194.3" average season

Best Terrain
Myoko Kogen

3,281' of vertical

Best Value
Myoko Kogen

$50 day pass

Easiest Access
Alts Bandai

0.8h from FKS

Best Village Vibe
Alts Bandai

Charming, walkable village

Alts Bandai
Fukushima, Japan
$$Independent
Myoko Kogen
Niigata, Japan
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
7.5
Walkability
8.5
7.0
Village Vibe
8.0
8.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,625'
3,281'
Skiable Area
590 ac
890 ac
Green Runs
30%
25%
Trails
29
55
Lifts
8
20

Getting There

Airport
FKS
NRT
Drive Time
0.8h
4.5h
Road Ease
7.5
6.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$55
$50
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Alts Bandai

154"

avg season

2024-25 season

210.1" total

136%

Myoko Kogen

194.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

236.3" total

122%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
194"97"0"
Alts Bandai
Myoko Kogen

Key Insights

Alts Bandai excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Myoko Kogen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Alts Bandai's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Myoko Kogen's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Alts Bandai's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Myoko Kogen's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Myoko Kogen offers more terrain variety (890 acres vs 590 acres)

Best For

Alts Bandai

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Myoko Kogen

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

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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