Tree runs are popular! Introducing the features and charms of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and surrounding facilities

Characteristics of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort has 51 courses with a wide variety of variations, including Tangram Ski Circus, and is the ski resort with the largest number of tree run courses in Japan. It is also known as a ski slope with lots of natural powder snow.

Here, let's check the basic characteristics of the slopes at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.

Number of tree runs installed is the highest in Japan

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort has 32 courses with a wide variety of variations for a wide range of customers, from beginners to advanced skiers, and when combined with Tangram Ski Circus, there are 51 courses in total.

In addition, you can snowboard all over the slopes, and there is also a snow park for kids.

Therefore, Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is recommended for those who want to enjoy skiing and snowboarding, as well as those who want to enjoy winter sports with their families.

Attractive natural powder snow

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is located in one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan, and is a ski resort that receives a lot of powder snow.

The snow that falls on Madarao Plateau is called "Madapow", and it is a very popular powder snow area.

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort also has a course called "Powder Wave 2" with a maximum slope of 35 degrees and a total length of 1,500 meters, which is known as the best course for powder tree runs.

Basic information about Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

In order to enjoy Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, we recommend that you check in advance about the characteristics of the courses you can enjoy skiing on, lift ticket prices, rental fees, and access information to the ski resort.

Let's take a closer look at the basic information about Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.

1.A wide range of courses from beginner to advanced

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort has 51 courses, and has the largest number of tree run courses in Japan. It features a wide variety of courses that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced players.

Some courses are introduced below.

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort not only has courses for beginners, but also courses that are perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers. There is also a kids park where you can enjoy with your children, making it a ski resort that can be enjoyed by a wide range of customers.

2. Lift ticket price structure

To use the courses at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, you need to purchase a lift ticket.

There are multiple types of lift tickets that you can choose from, such as ``Area Pass'' and ``Mountain Pass.'' The price structure for the main lift tickets is as follows.

*Please check the official website for the latest information and other rental equipment information.

The "Area Pass" is a lift ticket that does not allow you to use the lifts in the adjacent Tangram Ski Circus area, but can be used in other areas.

If you want to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in all areas, purchase a ``Mountain Pass.'' Also, if you want to enjoy skiing at night, you will need to purchase a "night skiing ticket."

Lift tickets are sold next to the entrance of Restaurant Shirakaba or at the restaurant "Heidi" in the slope bottom area.

You can also pay by credit card at the automatic exchange machines installed at each lift ticket office.

4.Access information

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort can be accessed by train, bus, or car.

If you go by train

If you are going to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort by train from Tokyo, it will take approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen ``Hakutaka'' from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station, and from Iiyama Station take a bus to Madarao Kogen.

If you go by bus

If you are going to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort by bus from the Tokyo area, it is common to use the express bus from each resort or airport. Among them, Snowliner is a high-speed bus that takes you directly from Narita/Haneda Airport to the ski resort. It is recommended for those coming to Japan from overseas as it allows you to travel smoothly to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort without having to change local transportation multiple times to reach your destination.

If you purchase an online ticket in advance, you can go directly to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort from the bus stop in front of the airport just by showing your purchased ticket screen.

If you go by car

If you are going to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort by car from Tokyo, it generally takes about 3 to 4 hours.

Traveling by train requires changing trains many times, and traveling by car can be difficult, as you have to use several expressways and local roads according to the navigation system.

However, with the Snowliner, there is no need to make complicated transfers while carrying large amounts of luggage. It is recommended as a means of transportation to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort as there is no need to do any research on transportation methods.

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Enjoy Madarao Kogen Ski Resort even more! Recommended nearby facilities

There are restaurants and hot spring facilities around Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.

To make the most of your stay at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, check out the surrounding facilities, including restaurants, cafes, and relaxing hot springs.

Recommended restaurants

There are a wide variety of restaurants at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, including the main restaurant at the bottom of the slope, restaurants with delicious hamburgers, and stylish cafes.

There are also restaurants that offer curry rice and pasta, restaurants that serve hearty hamburgers, and other menus that are easy for people from overseas to enjoy.

Let's take a look at the recommended restaurants and cafes at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.

1. Heidi

"Heidi" is the main restaurant of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort located in the slope bottom area. It has a seating capacity of 800 people, and also has a lift ticket office, changing rooms, and coin lockers.

A wide variety of menu items are attractive, such as big chicken curry with plenty of stamina, Thai-style gapao, and creamy pasta with plenty of mushrooms and truffles.

Why not fill your stomach with a hearty, warm meal?

2.AKI'S BURGER in Tyrol

The hamburger shop "AKI'S BURGER in Tirol" is proud of its juicy cheeseburgers made with luxurious Angus beef and melted cheese.

There are also sofas and a billiard table in the store, so it is recommended for a short break. You can spend some relaxing time with your family and friends while eating hamburgers.

If you want to eat Western-style food instead of Japanese-style food, you should definitely visit this restaurant.

3.AKI'S pub & café

"AKI'S pub & café" is a cafe that is famous for its owner's special pizza and coffee.

It also serves as a reception desk for ski schools and backcountry tours, so if you are interested in ski schools, stop by AKI'S pub & café, apply for a school or tour, and order pizza or coffee in your free time. Why not take a look?

Relax your mind and body by drinking delicious coffee in a warm room.

Recommended hot springs

Madarao Kogen Hotel, located next to the Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, has its own natural hot springs. Opened in 1998, it is a colorless and transparent source of sodium and calcium chloride that gushes out from 600 meters underground.

It contains ingredients that soothe your body after playing, and can be expected to relieve muscle pain, sensitivity to cold, and recover from fatigue. On days when the weather is nice, from the open-air bath you can see the clear sky of Madarao Highlands filled with stars.

Enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort!

In this article, we introduced the features, basic information, and surrounding facilities of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort has the largest number of tree run courses in Japan and where you can enjoy powder snow.

In addition to a wide variety of courses that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experts, there is also a park where children can play, making it popular with a wide range of people.

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is located deep in the mountains, so there are few means of transportation, making it complicated for first-time visitors.

However, if you take the Snowliner, which takes you directly from the airport to the ski resort, you can arrive at the ski resort without stress.

Please enjoy your ski trip by knowing the basic information about Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, as well as its features and charms.