＜Ski Resort Guide 2024-2025＞ Madarao Mountain Resort (Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture)Vol.6

2024.12.23

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A snow resort on the border between prefectures. The number of courses is the largest in Japan!

◆Opening period:：December 14 – March 30, 2025（tentative）

1.Features of slopes and courses
2.Events
3.Data
4.Lunch Information

1.Features of slopes and courses

25 minutes drive from Myoko Kogen IC on Joshinetsu Expressway to Ikarao Kogen Ski Resort.This 1,000-meter-high snow resort is located on the border between Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture and Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture.

It features abundant 100% natural snow and fine powder snow. The 30 courses with rich variations are the largest in Japan, and are challenging enough for beginners and families as well as intermediate and advanced skiers. There are also 14 tree run courses in the forest that are as close to nature as possible, boasting the largest number of courses in Japan.(Junior 30%, Intermediate 35%, Advanced 35%).

The slopes include a grooming barn where you can enjoy morning conditions, and a snow park for beginner and intermediate skiers where you can enjoy boxes and jumps.The slopes become steeper toward the top of the mountain and less steep as one descends to the foot of the mountain, making the upper slopes popular as powder slopes.

The kids’ park near the entrance is equipped with a moving sidewalk snow escalator, so they can play without having to walk up the slope!。The kids’ park has an indoor kids’ room with playground equipment, so children can play indoors even when the weather is bad.

From the official website of Ikurao Kogen Ski Resort

It is also connected to Tangram Ski Circus on the right side of the map, and if you purchase a Mountain Pass (common lift ticket), you can enjoy skiing at both ski areas.Together with Tangram Ski Circus, a total of 51 varied course layouts can be enjoyed.

If you visit the ski resort, you should definitely see the view from the top of the mountain. The view of Lake Nojiri below, Mt. Kurohime and Mt. Myoko in front, and as far as the Northern Alps in the distance is breathtaking.You can enjoy the excitement of nature with your eyes as well.

From the official channel of the Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

2.Events

On December 31, there will be a fireworks display after the night game.

fireworks display　
■Date: December 31（Tue）21:00~
■open at night：Until 21:00(last boarding at 20:45)

Free beginner board lessons
■Date: Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, March 23, 2025.　Daily from 9:30, 11:00 and 13:30
■Meeting place: Next to the 1st lift landing
■Eligibility: Holders of 1-day lift tickets or more valid on the same day

3.Data

■Address:Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture
■Operating period: December 14 – March 30, 2025 
■Office hours: 8:30－16:30
■open at night：Saturday, December 28 – Saturday, January 4, 2025、January 11 (Sat.), 12 (Sun.), February 22 (Sat.), 23 (Sun.)／From 16:30 to 21:00.
■Fees： Lift 1-day pass (common for all Tangrams): Adults 8,000 yen, seniors 7,500 yen, elementary school students 5,000 yen.※A separate IC card guarantee fee of 500 yen is required.
Night skiing tickets: Adults 3000 yen, seniors 2500 yen, elementary school students 2000 yen.
■Rental fee：Ski or snowboard set 1 day／Adults 6700 yen～, Children 5350 yen～
■Ski Children’s Day Privilege
・Date: 3rd Sunday of the month from December to March
・Content: Free lift for junior high school students and under

4.Lunch Information

AKI’S BURGER in Tirol” near the 5th lift has an authentic espresso machine, a billiard table (free of charge), and sofa seats to enjoy a relaxing time.

We recommend the double cheeseburger made with Angus beef. The patty is juicy and full of sauce, the bun is crisp and fluffy, and the dish is hearty and satisfying.