Opening
Madarao opened for 2025-2026 on 13 December
Madarao opened for the 2025-2026 season on 13 December 2025. The 100% natural-snow resort has Japan's most tree-run courses, and one pass also covers nearby Tangram.
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Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Madarao Kogen Ski Resort in Myoko offers 31 runs with 11 lifts. 2026–27 season: usually opens mid December. Updated by Tak.
More official tree runs than any resort in Japan. 60% ungroomed, 12m annual snowfall, and a joint pass with Tangram next door.
Next season typically opens in mid December. Check back closer to opening.
RESORT STATISTICS
Season data shown below. Live conditions available when resort opens.
31
Courses
All levels
11
Lifts
2026–27 season
Season
usually opens mid December
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Based on local data and reviews
About the Resort
Location
By Car
Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Joshinetsu Expressway→Myoko Kogen IC→Route18→Madarao Kogen Ski Resort (3hr30min)
Parking
1,200 spaces
By Train
Tokyo Station → Iiyama Station (~1h40, Hokuriku Shinkansen) → local bus (~25–30 min) → Madarao Kogen
Terrain & Slopes
Course Map
Course Map
TERRAIN INFORMATION
Level Guide
Beginner
60%Intermediate
30%Advanced
10%Grooming Status
Groomed
85%Non-groomed
15%Facilities
Snowboard Park
Available
Back Country
Not Available
TERRAIN INFORMATION
Level Guide
Beginner
60%Intermediate
30%Advanced
10%Grooming Status
Groomed
85%Non-groomed
15%Facilities
Snowboard Park
Available
Back Country
Not Available
Tickets & Pricing
Operating Season
Weather dependent
Operating Hours
Lifts:
Night Skiing:
Current Prices
2025–26 season prices, for reference
1-Day Lift Ticket (Adult)8,500 yen
1-Day Lift Ticket (Child)5,500 yen
1-Day Lift Ticket (Senior)8,000 yen
Lesson in Japanese
Ski Lesson : from 3,800 yen
Snowboard Lesson : from 3,800 yen
Lesson in English
Ski Lesson : Group: Adult ¥7,000/day; Private from ¥27,000/day
Snowboard Lesson : from 14,500 yen
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More Info →Why You'll Love Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
About Tak
Tak — Founder & Editor.
I'm a Tokyo-based snowboarder and father of two, with over 20 years on Japan's slopes. Resorts I have personally visited are marked "Visited" and include my first-hand notes. The other resorts are summarized from public ski-area data and local reviews. I add my own notes over time. How we select →
