Enjoy effortless access to Tohoku’s powder paradise with two convenient shuttle services. Travel straight from Tokyo to Urabandai’s pristine slopes on the Direct Shuttle, then move easily between two ski resorts and four nearby hotels using the free Urabandai Ski Shuttle Bus. Perfect for skiers and snowboarders looking for smooth, stress-free transportation and maximum time on the snow.

1. Direct Shuttle from Tokyo to Urabandai – Ski the Pristine Slopes of Tohoku!

Discover Urabandai, a winter wonderland surrounded by the majestic Mount Bandai and stunning natural scenery. Famous for its excellent snow quality and abundant snowfall, Urabandai is home to three fantastic ski resorts – perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and winter adventure! 

Until now, getting to Urabandai from Tokyo or other major cities has been tricky, especially for visitors without a car. But this season, a new direct shuttle bus service makes it easy to reach the slopes hassle-free! 

Service Details 

Operating Period: 19 December 2025 – 28 February 2026 
Route: Tokyo (Yaesu Bus Terminal) – Hotels in the Urabandai area
Stops: 4 hotels 

• EN RESORT Grandeco 
• Urabandai Lake Resort 
• Kyukamura Urabandai 
• Mercure Urabandai 

Operating Days: Departures from Tokyo: Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays; Departures from Urabandai: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Fare: One-way – Adults: ¥6,000 / Children: ¥3,000
Reservation: Advance booking available via Aizu Bus official website https://www.aizubus.com/highway/urabandai/ 

2. Free Shuttle Connecting Two Ski Resorts and Four Hotels – “Urabandai Ski Shuttle Bus”

The Urabandai Ski Shuttle Bus is a free shuttle service connecting the ski resorts and hotels within the Urabandai area. After receiving positive feedback from last year’s operation, the service will continue this season as well. 

This season, in addition to the ski resorts and hotels, two new stops have been added: Goshikinuma Entrance Tourist Plaza, which is convenient for day-trip activities and pensions, and, for a limited period, the Aizu Kitakata Ramen-kan Main Building. 

For round trips to Kitakata City, passengers can enjoy a two-hour stay, perfect for trying the local Kitakata ramen or exploring the traditional kura-storehouse district. 

Service Details 

Operating Period: December 27, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Route: EN RESORT Grandeco ⇔ Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
Stops: 

• EN RESORT Grandeco 
• Mercure Urabandai 
• Goshikinuma Entrance Tourist Plaza 
• Kyukamura Urabandai 
• Urabandai Kogen Hotel 
• Urabandai Lake Resort 
• Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (North Area) 
• Aizu Kitakata Ramen-kan Main Building (limited period)
  Please note: Some buses do not stop at all locations. Check the timetable for details. 

Frequency: 8 services per day
Fare: Free
Reservations: Not required 

• Please carry the boarding pass distributed at each hotel. 
• Guests staying at accommodations other than the listed hotels may also use the service. 

Details: https://discoveraizu.jp/en/topics/2025-26skibus/