Snow Trips/Japan Snow Lodges
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Boutique accommodation in Madarao — a rapidly rising destination for western skiers, 100 minutes from Tokyo by bullet train.
Boutique base for skiers & boarders
Panoramic views over the resort and snow-covered mountains, with terrain for all levels and ample après action. Nine well-equipped rooms spread over two floors, available for double or triple occupancy, some with a balcony or ensuite bathroom. The lodge has a purpose-built living room with flat screen TV, ping pong table, darts board and plush sofas.
Madarao has long been popular with generations of Japanese skiers and is rapidly becoming a destination for western travellers thanks to the new Shinkansen bullet train, taking skiers direct from Tokyo central in approximately 100 minutes. Kuma Lodge is the best-rated accommodation in Madarao on TripAdvisor.
No-fuss, budget-friendly, right next door
A no-fuss, budget-friendly ski-in ski-out option next door to Kuma Lodge, perfect for travelling with friends or family. Ten rooms over three floors, mostly with shared bathrooms, large dining and living areas with mountain views, a ski equipment drying room, and male and female ofuro. Breakfast is included every morning with free WiFi, and discounts are available for large group bookings. For more premium accommodation in Madarao, ask us about staying at Kuma Lodge instead.
Madarao Mountain Resort
Mt. Madarao stands 1,382 metres tall with 30 separate trails and 15 lifts, in a unique bowl-shaped ski area. Previously host to Japan's first Freestyle Skiing Competition, 60% of the trails are ungroomed — plenty of chances for fresh powder tracks, since many Japanese skiers stick to the groomed runs. The double ski pass includes Tangram Ski Circus, with picturesque views of Lake Nojiri and Mt. Myoko, and day trips are easy to Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen.