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Alts Bandai vs Shiga Kogen

Alts Bandai excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Shiga Kogen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Alts Bandai offers better value, while Shiga Kogen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Alts Bandai leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Alts Bandai

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Shiga Kogen

157.8" average season

Best Terrain
Shiga Kogen

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Shiga Kogen

$55 day pass

Easiest Access
Alts Bandai

0.8h from FKS

Best Village Vibe
Alts Bandai

Charming, walkable village

Alts Bandai
Fukushima, Japan
$$Independent
Shiga Kogen
Nagano, Japan
$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
8.0
Walkability
8.5
5.5
Village Vibe
8.0
7.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,625'
2,657'
Skiable Area
590 ac
1,358 ac
Green Runs
30%
30%
Trails
29
84
Lifts
8
51

Getting There

Airport
FKS
NRT
Drive Time
0.8h
5h
Road Ease
7.5
6.5

Cost

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

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%

Shiga Kogen

157.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

176.9" total

112%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
158"79"0"
Alts Bandai
Shiga Kogen

Key Insights

Alts Bandai excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Shiga Kogen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Alts Bandai offers better value, while Shiga Kogen caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

  • Alts Bandai's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Shiga Kogen's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Alts Bandai's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Shiga Kogen's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Shiga Kogen offers more terrain variety (1,358 acres vs 590 acres)
  • Shiga Kogen is budget-friendly while Alts Bandai falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Alts Bandai

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

Shiga Kogen

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,358 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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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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