{"id":27434,"date":"2023-12-26T10:07:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T01:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/?p=27434"},"modified":"2024-01-15T15:53:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T06:53:58","slug":"%ef%bc%9c%e3%82%b9%e3%82%ad%e3%83%bc%e5%a0%b4%e3%82%ac%e3%82%a4%e3%83%89-2023-2024%ef%bc%9e-%e6%96%91%e5%b0%be%e9%ab%98%e5%8e%9f%e3%82%b9%e3%82%ad%e3%83%bc%e5%a0%b4%ef%bc%88%e9%95%b7%e9%87%8e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/en\/27434\/","title":{"rendered":"[Ski Resort Information 2023-2024]Madarao Mountain Resort (Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture)Vol.5"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A snow resort on the border between prefectures. The number of courses is the largest in Japan!<\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u25c6Opening period:December \uff1aDecember 23 &#8211; March 31, 2024\uff08tentative\uff09<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#A\">1.Characteristics of slopes and courses<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"#B\">2.Events<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"#D\">3.Data<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"#E\">4.Lunch Information<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a id=\"A\"><\/a>1.Characteristics of slopes and courses<\/h3>\r\n<p>The 1,000-meter-high snow resort &#8220;Ikarao Kogen Ski Resort&#8221; is located on the border between Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture and Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/madarao1-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/madarao1-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/madarao1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/madarao1-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/madarao1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/madarao1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/madarao1-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The 30 courses with a rich variety of courses to enjoy on 100% natural snow are the largest in Japan, and are challenging enough for beginners and families as well as intermediate and advanced skiers.There are also 10 tree run courses through the forest that are as close to nature as possible, where you can enjoy abundant snowfall and excellent powder snow!(Junior:30% Intermediate:35% Senior:35%)\u3002<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PowLine-720x504-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PowLine-720x504-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PowLine-720x504-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PowLine-720x504-1-370x259.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The slopes include a grooming barn where you can enjoy the conditions first thing in the morning, and a snow park for beginner and intermediate snowboarders where you can enjoy boxes and jumps! The slopes become more steep toward the top of the mountain and less steep as one descends to the foot of the mountain, making the upper slopes popular as powder slopes.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/kids-720x450-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/kids-720x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/kids-720x450-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/kids-720x450-1-370x231.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The kids&#8217; park near the entrance is equipped with a moving walkway snow escalator so that they can play without having to walk up the slope.The kids&#8217; park has an indoor kids&#8217; room with playground equipment, so children can play indoors even when the weather is bad.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/madarao_map2023-2024_size_s-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/madarao_map2023-2024_size_s-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/madarao_map2023-2024_size_s-1.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/madarao_map2023-2024_size_s-1-370x264.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>From the official website of Ikurao Kogen Ski Resort<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>It is also connected to Tangram Ski Circus on the right side of the map, and if you purchase a Mountain Pass (common lift ticket), you can enjoy skiing and riding at the two ski resorts.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aa-720x480-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aa-720x480-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aa-720x480-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/aa-720x480-1-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>If you visit the ski resort, you should definitely see the view from the top of the mountain.The view of Lake Nojiri below, Mt. Kurohime and Mt. Myoko in front, and as far as the Northern Alps in the distance is breathtaking.You can enjoy the excitement of nature with your eyes as well.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d0dcZaPeMVs?si=frnxFPYE81y94UoY?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">From the official channel of the Madarao Kogen Ski Resort<\/p>\r\n<h3><a id=\"B\"><\/a>2.Events<\/h3>\r\n<p>On December 31, there will be a countdown fireworks display at 24:00 as part of a special year-end nighttime operation.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11-720x480-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11-720x480-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11-720x480-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11-720x480-1-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Year-end special night operation<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Date and time: December 31 (Sun.)<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Fireworks: 24:00<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Night-time operation: until 24:00 (last ride at 23:45)<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Free Beginner Boarding Lesson<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Date &amp; Time: Saturday, December 23 &#8211; Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 9:30am, 11:00am, and 1:30pm every day.<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Meeting place: In front of the Information Center next to the 1st lift landing<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Target: Holders of 1-day lift tickets<\/p>\r\n<h3><a id=\"D\"><\/a>3.Data<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Address:Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture<\/span><br \/>\r\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Operating period: December 16, 2023 (Saturday) \u2013 March 31, 2024 (Sunday)<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Opening hours: 8:30\uff5e16:30<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Night time business\uff1a12\/29 \u2013 1\/3 and January 6, 7, February 10, 11, 23, 24: 16:30 \u2013 21:00.\u3000Until 24:00 on Dec. 31<br \/>\r\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Fees: 1-day lift ticket: Adults (junior high school students and older) 6500 yen, seniors (55 and older) 6000 yen, elementary school students 3500 yen, preschool children free \u203bA separate IC card guarantee fee of 500 yen is required. Night skiing tickets: Adults 3000 yen, seniors 2500 yen, elementary school students 2000 yen. Lift 1-day pass (common for all Tangrams): Adults 7,000 yen, seniors 6,500 yen, elementary school students 4,000 yen<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Rental fee: Ski or snowboard set 1 day\uff0fAdults 6100 yen\uff5e, Children 4850 yen\uff5e.<br \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u25a0<\/span>Ski Children\u2019s Day Special<br \/>\r\n\u30fbContents: Free lift<br \/>\r\n\u30fbTarget: Elementary school students and younger<br \/>\r\n\u30fbDate: 3rd Sunday of December to March<br \/>\r\n\u3000\u3000\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3><a id=\"E\"><\/a>4.Lunch Information<\/h3>\r\n<p>AKI&#8217;S BURGER in Tirol&#8221; near the 5th lift has an authentic espresso machine, a billiard table (free of charge), and sofa seating for a relaxing time.\u3002<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_20191106_2034113.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27171 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_20191106_2034113-800x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_20191106_2034113-800x407.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_20191106_2034113-370x188.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_20191106_2034113-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_20191106_2034113.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>We recommend the double cheeseburger made with Angus beef. The patty is juicy and full of sauce, the bun is crisp and fluffy, and the dish is hearty and satisfying.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"b-spot\"><h2>Madarao Mountain Resort<\/h2><div class=\"gmap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?output=embed&hl=en&q=%E9%95%B7%E9%87%8E%E7%9C%8C%E9%A3%AF%E5%B1%B1%E5%B8%82%E6%96%91%E5%B0%BE%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"240\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"b-spot-detail\"><div class=\"b-spot-lt\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u6591\u5c3e.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"b-spot-rt\"><p class=\"info\"><b>Address: <\/b>Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture<br><b>Tel: <\/b>0269-64-3214<br><b>Access: <\/b>\uff1cCar\uff1e25 minutes from Myoko-Kogen IC on Joshinetsu Expressway<br><b>URL: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.madarao.jp\/\">http:\/\/www.madarao.jp\/<\/a><\/p><p class=\"btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E9%95%B7%E9%87%8E%E7%9C%8C%E9%A3%AF%E5%B1%B1%E5%B8%82%E6%96%91%E5%B0%BE%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F?hl=en\">Google Map<i class=\"fas fa-fw fa-map-marker-alt\"><\/i><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.madarao.jp\/\">Website<i class=\"far fa-fw fa-window-restore\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A snow resort on the&#8230;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27199,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/?p=27120","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[295,933,63,38,298,300,273,64],"class_list":["post-27434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activity","tag-skiing-ground","tag-skiing-ground2023","tag-63","tag-38","tag-298","tag-300","tag-273","tag-64","en-US"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27434"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27794,"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27434\/revisions\/27794"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}