MADARAO
RESORT INFORMATION
RESORT INFORMATION
Nestled between Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen, Madarao is a powder hound’s paradise, offering excellent tree skiing, moderately steep terrain, and off-piste runs. An exciting, less-crowded alternative to Japan’s larger resorts.
12m annual snow fall
Set on the Niigata and Nagano boarder this mountain of two connected resorts has been gaining in popularity. With the highest number of official tree runs in Japan and 60% ungroomed courses, Madarao offers an exciting alternative to the big resorts.
| Season | 15 Dec – 31 Mar (approx.) |
| Elevation | 1,382m |
| Park | Freeride Park |
Dual Mountain –
From 7,000 JPY per adult
From 4,000 JPY per child (under 12)
Madarao Only –
From 6,500 JPY per adult
From 3,500 JPY per child (under 12)
Madarao can be reached in 3h 30min from Narita. Take the Skyliner train from Narita to Ueno and transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama. Here a shuttle service will take you to Madarao Kogen.
Madarao has a number of dining options from casual Japanese Izakaya, Okonomiyaki and Shabu Shabu restaurants to Pizza and Italian restaurants . There are a number of bars and pubs in the village but Madarao is not a late night ski town.
There’s plenty to do in Madarao Resort aside from riding the slopes. Why not try your hand at:
- Snow rafting
- Snow Shoeing
- Soba Making