THE KIJIMA SNOW PARK

The Kijima Snow Park : The Next Secret Find of Nagano

MADARAO MOUNTAIN RESORT

Known for its powder bowls, tree zones and open approach to backcountry, Madarao is a small resort but one that wins lots of fans.

STAY IN MADARAO

Find your hotel or guesthouse in Madarao or neaby Iiyama.

JOIN A SNOW MONKEY TOUR

Operating from Nozawa Onsen and nearby Iiyama Station, it's easy to join our winter tour to the Snow Monkey Park.

IIYAMA STATION

For visitors heading to Madarao by train, nearby Iiyama Station is a stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Nagano.

Plan Your Visit

(General)

Best Places to Stay in Madarao, Kijimadaira, and Ryuoo

Nestled in the Iiyama region of northern Nagano, these resorts are located in one of …

(General / Things to do)

25 Things to Do Around Madarao & Where to Stay

Located one hour to the north of Nagano City, Madarao is a small resort but one with …

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Madarao Mountain Resort

Lying across the valley from the more famous Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Madarao somewh…

Tours

(Day Tour)

(Winter Only) 1-Day Tour From Myoko & Madarao: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyMyokoMadarao
Pick-up:
MyokoMadarao
Drop-off:
Nagano CityMadaraoMyoko
¥19,800
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(Day Tour, Event Tour)

1-Day Tour: Traditional Igloo "Kamakura" Festival & Snow Fun Activities

Spots:
Nagano
Pick-up:
Nagano CityIiyama
Drop-off:
Nagano CityIiyama
¥21,800
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(Private Tour)

[START FROM NOZAWA/MADARAO] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow Monkey
Pick-up:
Nozawa OnsenMadarao
Drop-off:
Nagano CityHakubaNozawa OnsenShiga KogenMadarao
¥170,300 ~ / group
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Access

(Destination info)

How To Get To Madarao - Nagano Ski Resorts Info

The resort of Madarao lies to the northeast of Nagano City, approximately 40KM (1-hou…

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Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo--Nagano--Toyama--Kanazawa--Tsuruga)

Known by many international visitors simply as the ‘Bullet Train’, Japan’s 'Shinkanse…

(Access)

From Madarao: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Located 40KM to the north of Nagano City, Madarao Mountain Resort is known for its ch…

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable

The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line runs from Tokyo Station to Tsuruga Station and is one of…

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Iiyama Station

Openned in 2015, Iiyama Station is a relatively new addition to the Hokuriku Shinkans…
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Charters

Private Charters

NOZAWA ONSEN → SNOW MONKEY PARK → MADARAO

Duration:
4-5 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Nozawa Onsen, Madarao
¥79,600~
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Private Charters

SHIGA KOGEN → MADARAO

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Shiga Kogen, Madarao
¥49,000~
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Private Charters

MADARAO → SNOW MONKEY PARK → MADARAO

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Madarao
¥87,200~
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Private Charters

HAKUBA → MADARAO

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Madarao
¥58,000~
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Private Charters

NAGANO STN → MADARAO

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Madarao
¥40,100~
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HAKUBA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

Duration:
6-7 Hours
Spots:
Snow Monkey, Hakuba, Madarao
¥94,100~
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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

Duration:
5-6 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Snow Monkey, Madarao
¥74,100~
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Activities

(Local Food & Drink / Summer Activities)

Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, b…
(Nature & Adventure / Snow Activities)

Ryuoo Ski Park

Located around an hour from Nagano Station, the Ryuoo Ski Park is located in the Kita…
(Snow Activities)

The Kijima Snow Park

The Kijima Snow Park, a charming local ski resort, has recently re-opened after a bri…
 

Fruit-picking Nearby JR Iiyama Station

Nagano is synonymous with apples and one of great pleasures for visitors to the regio…
(Nature & Adventure / Snow Activities / Summer Activities)

Ryuoo Sora Terrace & Skyland Express Ropeway

Servicing Ryuoo Ski Park in winter - the largest ski resort in Kita-Shiga Kogen - the…
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Hotels

Hotel / Ski Lodge/Hotel

T Hotel Ryuoo

Madarao, Kijimadaira & Ryuoo
¥20,000 - ¥70,000
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Madarao Area

Madarao, Kijimadaira & Ryuoo
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Iiyama Station Area

Madarao, Kijimadaira & Ryuoo
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Kita-Shiga Kogen Area

Madarao, Kijimadaira & Ryuoo
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Events

(Nature & Adventure / Arts & Culture)

Iiyama Kamakura Village

Kamakura are traditional igloo-like houses that are built in the snowy regions of Jap…
(Nature & Adventure)

Iiyama Nanohana Flower Festival

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside and mountain scenery …
(Nature & Adventure)

Mizubasho Festival At MT Ryuoo

Take a ride on one of the world's biggest gondolas to the top of Mt. Ryuoo. The Skyla…
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