{"id":37913,"date":"2025-12-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/?p=37913"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:47:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T05:47:21","slug":"%ef%bc%9c%e3%82%b9%e3%82%ad%e3%83%bc%e5%a0%b4%e6%83%85%e5%a0%b1-2025-2026%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%e7%9c%8c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/en\/37913\/","title":{"rendered":"\uff1cSki Resort Information 2025-2026\uff1e Madarao Kogen Ski Resort (Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture)\/Vol.8"},"content":{"rendered":"

Snow Resort at the Prefectural Border Japan’s Largest Number of Courses!<\/h2>\r\n

\u25c6<\/span><\/strong>Operating Period: December 13 (Saturday) to March 29, 2026 (Sunday)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

1.Ski slopes and courses<\/a>
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\r\n3.Ski Resort Dining<\/a><\/p>\r\n

<\/a>1.Ski slopes and courses<\/h3>\r\n

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is a snow resort located at an altitude of 1000 meters on the border between Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, and Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. It is a 25-minute drive from the Joshinetsu Expressway’s \u201cMyoko Kogen IC\u201d interchange.<\/p>\r\n

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Characterized by abundant 100% natural snowfall and high-quality powder snow. Its diverse 32 courses boast Japan’s largest scale, offering ample challenge for beginners, families, intermediate, and advanced skiers alike. With 15 tree-run courses winding through forests that remain as close to nature as possible, the resort boasts one of Japan’s largest course networks. (Beginner 30%, Intermediate 35%, Advanced 35%).<\/p>\r\n

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The slopes feature a groomed run perfect for enjoying the fresh morning conditions, along with a beginner\/intermediate snow park offering boxes and jumps. The upper slopes become steeper as you ascend toward the summit and gradually ease as you descend toward the base, making the upper slopes popular for powder skiing.<\/p>\r\n

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The Kids Park near the entrance features a moving walkway snow escalator, so you can play without having to walk up the slope. The Kids Park also has an indoor playroom with play equipment, allowing children to play indoors even in bad weather.<\/p>\r\n

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From Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Official Website<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

On the right side of the map, it connects to the Tangram Ski Circus. By purchasing a Mountain Pass (shared lift ticket), you can enjoy skiing at both ski areas. Combined with the Tangram Ski Circus, you can enjoy a total of 51 varied course layouts.<\/p>\r\n

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When you visit the ski resort, the view from the summit is something you absolutely must see. The panorama stretches out below you, encompassing Lake Nojiri, Mount Kurohime and Mount My\u014dk\u014d directly ahead, and even the Northern Alps in the distance. You can feast your eyes on the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.<\/p>\r\n