Resort Comparison

Alts Bandai vs Shiga Kogen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

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%

—

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

Budget

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Alts Bandai

Fukushima, Japan

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,625'

Skiable Area590 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails29

Getting There

AirportFKS

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$55

Cost TierModerate

Shiga Kogen

Nagano, Japan

$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

5.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical2,657'

Skiable Area1,358 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails84

Getting There

AirportNRT

Drive Time5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$55

Cost TierBudget

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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Resort Comparison

Alts Bandai vs Shiga Kogen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

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%

—

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

Budget

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Alts Bandai

Fukushima, Japan

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,625'

Skiable Area590 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails29

Getting There

AirportFKS

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$55

Cost TierModerate

Shiga Kogen

Nagano, Japan

$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

5.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical2,657'

Skiable Area1,358 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails84

Getting There

AirportNRT

Drive Time5h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$55

Cost TierBudget

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

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