Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Guide

Updated: September 1, 2024

Features of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

•   The largest number of tree run courses in Japan
•   Located close to the sea, making it a heavy snowfall area
•   A mecca for powder snow
•   Conveniently located near JR Iiyama Station
•   Connected with Tangram Ski Circus

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Map

•   Number of ski courses: 51
•   Number of lifts: 12
•   Peak elevation: 1,350m
•   Base elevation: 910m
•   1-day pass (Madarao Kogen & Tangram shared pass): 8,000 yen
•   Address: Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture & Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture

Access from Tokyo

Direct Bus from Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, & Tokyo Station

•   Bus name: Snowliner (Jamjambus)
•   Price: 9,000 yen – 12,000 yen
•   Frequency: 4 buses per day

Shinkansen from Tokyo Station

•   Tokyo Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Iiyama Station (Nagano Dentetsu Bus) → Madarao Kogen
•   Bus name: Nagano Dentetsu
•   Price: 700 yen – 1,000 yen
•   Frequency: 8 buses per daycc