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Nagano · NiigataMadarao
Home of “Madapow” — dry, consistent powder and the most tree-run courses in Japan.
Madarao Mountain Resort sits in the Madarao Kogen highlands of Nagano, close to the town of Iiyama, rising to the 1,382 m summit of Mt. Madarao. It is a powder specialist — with 32 courses, 10 lifts and around 60% of the terrain left ungroomed, there’s a real chance of fluffy, deep “Madapow” on any given day.
Madarao is famous for having some of the most tree-run courses in Japan, alongside groomed runs, a Free Ride Park, a dedicated Kid’s Park and playful wave courses — so it genuinely suits everyone, from first-time children to advanced tree skiers. The resort even hosted Japan’s first Freestyle Skiing Competition.
Lesson options at Madarao
Explore our range of private experiences. Each product is designed to deliver a personalised day on the snow, tailored to your ability, goals, and the prevailing conditions. View the available options and pricing below.
| Session | Time | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Tracks | 8:30–10:20 | 2 hrs | ¥32,000 |
| Morning (AM) | 10:30–13:00 | 2.5 hrs | ¥42,500 |
| Afternoon (PM) | 13:30–16:00 | 2.5 hrs | ¥32,000 |
| Morning Long | 8:30–13:00 | 4.5 hrs | ¥62,500 |
| All Day | 10:30–16:00 | 5.5 hrs | ¥75,000 |
| Off Piste Tour | 8:30–16:00 | All day | ¥120,000 |
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Getting to Madarao
Madarao is around 2.5 hours from Tokyo: take the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka) to Iiyama Station, then a short bus or car transfer. The onsen village of Nozawa Onsen is close by. Good to know: there are no ATMs in the area, so exchange currency before you arrive.
Book lessons at Madarao
Reserve your Madarao lessons for the coming season with a certified Excellence instructor.