10 hotels and pensions at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort! Introducing each feature

4 recommended hotels for families in Madarao Kogen

There are many hotels around Madarao Kogen Ski Resort that are recommended for family stays. They offer plenty of amenities, such as food menus that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, hot spring facilities, and large hall spaces.

Here are some hotels recommended for family stays.

1. Madarao Kogen Hotel

Madarao Kogen Hotel is a family-friendly hotel located next to the Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. The hotel has a gift shop where you can purchase Madarao souvenirs, a relaxation room, rental space, and more.

The natural hot spring water, which is made up of sodium and calcium, is alkaline and is effective in relieving muscle pain and poor circulation after skiing, as well as recovering from fatigue.

There are three types of guest rooms: Japanese-Western style rooms, Western style rooms, and suites, and the appeal is that you can choose rooms with Western-style beds as well as Japanese-style futons. The suites are also spacious, at 48 square meters.

Additionally, the izakaya restaurant "Brian" is scheduled to open within the hotel in December 2023. It is open not only at night but also during the day, offering everything from izakaya menu items such as Japanese sashimi, wagyu beef, and okonomiyaki to specialty ramen, so you can have lunch here between snow sports.

2. Hotel Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort

Hotel Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort is a hotel directly connected to the slopes. The hotel has an open-air bath, an indoor pool that can be enjoyed even in winter, a convenience store, and relaxation facilities. There is also a lounge with a panoramic view of the Madarao Kogen Highlands, and karaoke, which is perfect for relieving stress.

The guest rooms are not just standard Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, or modern Japanese-style rooms. There is a wide variety of rooms, including interactive rooms that children will enjoy and rooms with character designs scattered throughout.

You can also rent ski and snowboard equipment at the hotel. If you make a reservation in advance, you can head out to the slopes right in front of you smoothly. Accessories such as gloves and hats are also sold, so you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding even if you come empty-handed.

3. Hotel Silk Inn Madarao

Hotel Silk Inn Madarao is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. It offers a fully-private open-air cave bath, rental space, and a karaoke room with a live performance stage.

The large public bath is available 24 hours a day (cleaning hours are 10:00-12:00).

There is also a cave open-air bath that requires a reservation, where you can relax surrounded by the natural beauty of Madarao. On clear days, you can enjoy a bath while watching the beautiful starry sky, which has been highly praised by customers. You can choose the time of use when you check in, so if there is availability, try it out.

There are three types of guest rooms: Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. If you want to relax, we recommend staying in a Japanese-Western style room or a Western-style room, which have more space.

4. Hotel Madarao

Hotel Madarao is a modern accommodation located an 8-minute walk from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. It is a popular hotel with many foreign tourists as it has English-speaking staff.

In addition to twin rooms, there are also family rooms and quad rooms for groups. The beds in the tatami rooms will give you a truly Japanese feel.

There is also a bar in the facility where you can enjoy after-ski. There is an English menu, and the food menu is extensive, including hamburgers, pizza, fondue, and pot pie. They also hold live music performances, so you can enjoy the evening without having to move. Reservations can be made on the official website.

6 Pensions and Lodges Where You Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors of Madarao Kogen

In addition to luxurious hotels, Madarao Kogen also has pensions and lodge-style accommodations where you can fully enjoy the great outdoors.

In addition to skiing in the winter, there are pleasant golf courses and walking trails in the summer, making this a place where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons that only a highland can offer.

Here we will introduce you to pensions and lodges where you can experience the great outdoors of Madarao Kogen.

1. Madarao Vacation Village

Madarao Vacation Village is a private villa-style accommodation where you can enjoy a stay in a log cabin, cottage, or apartment-style accommodation.

If you stay in a large wooden lodge or apartment, you can enjoy the great outdoors of Madarao with all your senses. Since these are private accommodations, they are recommended for those who value privacy.

The accommodation also offers private lessons for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, making this a great opportunity for those wanting to improve their skiing skills.

Additionally, there is a hot spring facility called Madarao no Yu within a five-minute taxi ride, making it the perfect place for those who want to enjoy the natural hot springs of Madarao Kogen.

2. Pension Village Kazekozo

Pension Village Kaze Kozo is a pension with excellent access, located just a one-minute walk from Tangram No. 6 Lift.

The building, constructed from thick logs, is characterized by its warmth of wood. The full-course dinner, made with seasonal local ingredients, has received high praise from customers.

You can warm yourself by the wood stove and enjoy the feeling of time passing leisurely with a cup of coffee or tea in hand.

WiFi is available throughout the building, and there are 6 guest rooms. Not only is there air conditioning, but there is also floor heating, so you can feel at ease even in the cold season. You can choose from Western-style standard rooms and family rooms. Yukata robes can be rented for 500 yen.

3. Blueberry Pension

Blueberry Pension is a homely pension located just a 2-minute walk from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. It is popular for its stylish interior and delicious homemade food.

There are rooms that can accommodate 1 to 6 people, and a new apartment-style facility has also been opened. There is a living/dining room and a kitchen, so long-term stays are also possible. The view from the large windows is truly spectacular.

Guests can rent ski and snowboard equipment at a special price. There are separate bathrooms for men and women, and a lounge area with a fireplace and shared games and magazines are available.

We can also arrange guided snowshoeing tours, where you can walk on frozen lakes and follow the footsteps of animals on the plateau. Ask the pension staff about arrangements for transportation, guided tours, and lunch boxes.

4. Madarao White Tree Lodge

Madarao Kogen White Tree Lodge is a lodge located a 3-minute walk from the 6th lift of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. On the first floor of the main building, there is a lounge where you can watch Netflix, a cafe and bar, and a private open-air bath.

This small, international inn is run by an Australian-Japanese couple, and its charm lies in the dining area, where you can casually mingle with guests from various countries over a drink.

There are four types of guest rooms available: standard room, family room, triple room, and Japanese-style room, as well as a rental villa that can accommodate up to 10 people.

5. Madarao Mountain Lodge

Madarao Mountain Lodge is run by a husband and wife team, an owner from Sydney, Australia, and his Japanese wife. Support is available in both Japanese and English, and the lodge has a homely atmosphere where you can feel free to ask for help if you have any questions.

There are a total of 11 guest rooms, including apartment-style and lodge-style Western-style and Japanese-style rooms, so you can choose the style of room you like. Some of the Japanese-style rooms even have their own private bathroom.

After enjoying some winter sports, why not enjoy a night out at Madarao at The Greenhouse Cafe, a restaurant and bar located in the lodge, where you can enjoy fresh sashimi, sushi, fish and chips, as well as local sake and craft beer?

6. Altitude Madarao

Altitude Madrado is a hotel located right next to the slopes that was completely renovated in 2017. There are a total of 10 guest rooms, each with its own private bathtub. The warm interior design is also appealing.

The hotel also has a ski equipment storage space and luggage storage.The spacious dining room and lounge overlooks the snowy mountains and is a great place to watch movies and chat with other guests.

If you want to travel smoothly to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, take the Snowliner!

If you are heading from the airport to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, we recommend using the "Snow Liner" bus, which goes directly to the ski resort.

The most common means of transportation to get from Narita Airport or Haneda Airport to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort are rental cars, trains, buses, and taxis.

However, for those who are going to Madarao Ski Resort from the airport for the first time, or for those who are bringing their own ski or snowboard equipment, getting to the resort using public transportation can be a struggle.

With Snowliner, you can reserve a bus seat in advance on the designated reservation site , and then present your online ticket on the day of boarding to go directly to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort on a single bus without any transfers. Another attractive feature is that you can also store your heavy luggage.

If you want to avoid the hassle of travelling once you arrive in Japan, why not use the "Snow Liner" which goes directly from the airport to "Madarao Kogen Ski Resort" for a smooth journey to the ski resort?

Snowliner reservations here

Choose a hotel that suits you and enjoy your stay at Madarao Kogen!

We have introduced hotels recommended for family stays, as well as pensions and lodges where you can fully enjoy the great outdoors. It is no exaggeration to say that the quality of your trip depends on the accommodation you choose.

Choose the hotel that suits you and enjoy your stay at Madarao Kogen to the fullest.

If you want to travel smoothly from the airport to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, we recommend using the Snow Liner. For details on the fee structure and points to note when using the service, please check the dedicated reservation site .