ABOUT Madarao Kogen
Madarao Kogen is located between Myoko and Nozawa Onsen, making it a great base to enjoy the powder of the region. Madarao is connected to the neighbouring Tangram Resort which can be accessed on the one lift pass. Madarao offers a variety of terrain for all abilities, however its major attraction is their off-piste skiing, heavy gladed tree runs and a large selection of runs left ungroomed. Madarao has a moderately sized village and with more foreigners beginning to visit the area, the amount of restaurants and bars is increasing.
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Madarao Kogen Accommodation
The small village of Madarao Kogen offers a selection of hotels and lodges. Check out some of our favourite options here. -
Guided
Group Tours
Madarao, also known as Madapow, is a super fun little resort with its major attraction being their off-piste skiing, amazing tree runs and a large selection of runs left ungroomed. We have a a few guided tours that will visit this awesome little resort which you can check out here. -
Madarao Kogen
day tours
If you're staying in Madarao and want to take a rest day here are some of our top recommendations to do. -
Madarao Kogen Dining
The number of bars and restaurants in Madarao keeps growing each year. Check out some of our top recommendations here. -
How to get to
Madarao Kogen
You have a few different options for getting to Madarao from Tokyo and other cities. Check out which option is best for you. -
Madarao Kogen Trail Maps
Find out which areas across both Madaraon and Tangram are best for you with our resort guides and trail maps.
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