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Madarao Resort Guide
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 13
Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Resort Guide
Madarao Mountain Resort is located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, and features 31 diverse courses across 138 hectares of skiable terrain. The resort is known for its abundant powder snow, tree runs, and relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, English-speaking staff, and a variety of dining options, making it accessible for international visitors. Madarao stands out for its unique ungroomed runs and natural terrain, appealing to both powder enthusiasts and those seeking a laid-back alpine experience.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Madarao
Lifts
10
Skiable area
212.5 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(30 total)
Beginner
9
30% of terrain
Intermediate
11
35% of terrain
Advanced
10
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair2
- Double chair7
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Shaggy Yak – This cozy bar and lounge is renowned for its warm atmosphere, craft beers, and creative cocktails, making it a favorite après-ski spot for both locals and visitors seeking to unwind after a day on Madarao’s slopes.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 475cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 361cm full-season avg
475cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~413.3 cm. That's 13% below the 5-year average (475 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 14% above the 30-year average (361 cm).
Madarao Season Snowfall
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Madarao Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 375cm with an average of 106 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 36% above this average (511cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 19cm | 9 days | 2cm | 10cm | 6cm |
| December | 86cm | 23 days | 30cm | 72cm | 14cm |
| January | 115cm | 27 days | 105cm | 139cm | 16cm |
| February | 82cm | 22 days | 149cm | 170cm | 13cm |
| March | 60cm | 19 days | 146cm | 168cm | 12cm |
| April | 13cm | 6 days | 81cm | 130cm | 6cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 7cm | 38cm | 1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 13, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Madarao
- Where is Madarao?
- Madarao is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Madarao?
- Madarao runs from a base elevation of 910 m (2,986 ft) to a summit of 1,382 m (4,534 ft), giving a vertical drop of 472 m (1,549 ft).
- How big is Madarao?
- Madarao has 525 acres (213 hectares) of skiable terrain, 30 marked runs and 10 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Madarao?
- Madarao is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Madarao get in a typical season?
- Madarao averages 472 inches / 1200 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
