Snow Resort Nekoyama sits on Mt Neko's northern slopes in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, offering a compact mountain with a distinctive cat-themed character—evident in the pyramid-shaped base building and run names like Camel, Cleopatra, and Sphynx. The terrain mix skews toward intermediate and beginner runs, with a smaller slice of advanced terrain. Snowboarders make up 70% of the rider split, and the resort has historically leaned on artificial snowmaking to supplement natural fall.<br><br>The mountain's four chairlifts serve the vertical efficiently, though one lift (Number 4) has been offline since 2021 due to technical issues. Facilities include two small terrain parks, a snow-play area for young children at the base, and equipment rental and lessons available on-site. The steepest course reaches 39 degrees, offering some bite for riders looking for pitch.<br><br>Unfortunately, Snow Resort Nekoyama announced closure for the 2023–2024 season and has remained shuttered since. The resort cited unreliable weather, lingering pandemic effects, high electricity costs, and aging facilities as reasons. Any future reopening remains uncertain, making it currently unavailable for riding.