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“ Glide onto the slopes to sweeping views—majestic Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro on one side, and tranquil Lake Hibara on the other.
Ride Aizu’s ultra-light dry powder across two distinct terrains, finding pure focus and control with every turn.
Explore at your own pace with SORA — a stress-free, warmly guided snow experience. ”
Nekoma Mountain
As the official international snow school at Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain, SORA is dedicated to providing safe, personalized, and unforgettable mountain experiences. We ensure every guest—from first-timers to advanced riders—feels confident and fully supported on the slopes.
Backed by Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
We are fully recognized as the official international school on the mountain. Enjoy top-tier safety standards, dedicated facility access, and complete peace of mind backed directly by the resort.
Free Magic Carpet & Priority Fast-Pass Access
Beginners enjoy free access to the dedicated magic carpet area without buying a lift ticket first. During lessons, skip long queues with our official priority fast-pass lane—maximizing your actual riding time.
English/Thai/Chinese
Globally Recognized Qualifications
Fun & Safe Learning
Nekoma Mountain Snow Park & Resort
Nekoma Mountain, operated by Hoshino Resorts, is one of Japan’s largest ski resorts with 13 lifts and 33 courses, spanning both the north and south sides of Mt. Nekomadake. The south side offers wide groomed slopes, while the north features dry powder and a long season from December to May.
From the slopes, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Bandai, also called Aizu Fuji, and the majestic Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan — a perfect blend of skiing and scenery.
Comprehensive Zero-Prep Experience
¥99,000
Standard Intensive Full-Day
¥79,000
Focused Half-Day Session
¥55,000
Experience Half-Day Session
¥45,000
Lesson fees cover certified professional instruction only. Lift tickets, equipment rentals, meals, accommodation, and transportation are not included and must be arranged separately prior to your lesson start time.
Lesson fees include basic accident and liability insurance strictly during lesson hours only. As this coverage is limited, we strongly recommend that all guests purchase comprehensive overseas travel and winter sports insurance prior to their trip to ensure full protection.
Please arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated with make-up time or refunds, and lessons will end as scheduled. For meeting location details, please refer to the section below.
For safety and focused instruction, we only offer one-on-one lessons for children aged 4 to 10 with a dedicated ski or snowboard instructor.
Any duration can be chosen. Break time will be arranged flexibly depending on the child's needs.
We offer lessons in Chinese, English, and Thai. The number of ski/snowboard instructors for each language is limited, so lessons will be arranged based on instructor availability. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred language.
Our private lesson rates are charged on a flat-rate basis per lesson (not per person), accommodating up to 4 participants per group at no additional charge.
All booked hours for a lesson must be completed in one continuous session on the same day. Lessons cannot be split, divided across multiple time slots, or transferred to different dates.
Subject to instructor schedule and availability, lesson extensions or plan upgrades can be requested on-site via either option:
The South Area is where the Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel is located.
South Area operation period: Mid Dec – Early May
Please select the South Area if you are:
・Staying at Bandaisan Onsen Hotel
・Coming from Aizuwakamatsu, Inawashiro, Bandai Machi, or Koriyama Station
Meeting Point: In front of the 1st floor ticket counter.
Recommended for: Beginners in both skiing and snowboarding. (South Area has a magic carpet area—perfect for first-timers!)
The North Area runs from late November to early May — one of the longest seasons in Japan.
North Area operation period: Late Nov – Early May
Please select the North Area if you are staying in the Urabandai region, especially at one of the following four hotels that offer free shuttle service to Nekoma:
・Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
・EN RESORT Grandeco Hotel
・Urabandai Kogen Hotel
・Urabandai Lake Resort
For shuttle details, please check the Nekoma official website:
👉 Nekoma Access Information
Meeting Point: In front of the North Area Snow Academy Counter
⚠️Note: Snow Academy is Nekoma’s official Japanese-language ski school and a separate team from Sora. Please make sure to speak to Sora instructors for anything related to your booking.
The lesson fee includes instruction by a certified ski or snowboard instructor. It does not include lift pass, equipment rental, accommodation, or transportation.
We offer ski & snowboard lessons in Thai, English, and Chinese. Please indicate your preferred language when booking.
Absolutely! Our ski & snowboard lessons are beginner-friendly and start from the basics like putting on gear and learning the correct posture.
We do not provide equipment rentals directly, but you can rent skis, boots, and clothing at the Nekoma Mountain rental center. We recommend arriving early to complete the rental process.
The north and south areas of Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Snow Park & Resort have different operating periods:
Transportation to Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Snow Park & Resort depends on the area:
The South Area
・Paid shuttle from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
・Free shuttle from Bandaimachi Station
・Paid shuttle from Koriyama Shinkansen Station
(Note: No shuttle from Inawashiro Station)
The North Area
・Free shuttles are available from Hotel Grandeco and Urabandai Kogen Hotel
For more details, please check the official access page:
👉 Access | Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
Secure your preferred dates today, or reach out to our team if you have any questions.
