Location & Access
A Hub for the Surrounding Resorts
Madarao sits in northeastern Nagano, on the border with Niigata — a natural hub for exploring the region. Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen are both just 40 minutes away, making Madarao an ideal base for day trips to neighboring resorts.
Bullet Train [Shinkansen]
Tokyo to Iiyama
Getting to Madarao is now speedier than ever thanks to the opening of Iiyama Station. A 110-minute Bullet Train ride from Tokyo to Iiyama, and a 30-minute bus/car ride to Madarao, and you are ready to hit the slopes.
The Shinkansen also makes visiting Kyoto via Kanazawa quick and easy!
From Narita Airport
Passengers transferring from Narita Airport can board the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno Station frequent departures from airport rail terminal. Travering time to Ueno takes around 1 hour
From Haneda Airport
Passengers transferring from Haneda Airport can board the Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station. From Hamamatsucho Station transferring to Tokyo Station takes around 20 minutes
From Tokyo / Ueno
Departing from Tokyo Station to Iiyama Station via Ueno, passengers can board the “Hakutaka” Bullet Train frequent departures throughout the day.
From Iiyama Station
Jump on to the Direct local Bus to Madarao from Iiyama Station. The number of direct buses may be limited. Please check the timetable carefully!
Local taxis are available for approx. 5000JPY. Traveling time 30 minutes.
Narita / Haneda Airport to Madarao
MYOKO SHUTTLE
Direct airport transfers to & from Narita Airport and Haneda Airport.
Narita/Haneda Airport to Madarao
| Narita Airport | Haneda Airport | Iiyama Station | Madarao | Tangram | Shin Akakura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 8:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:20 | 13:50 |
| 9:20 | 10:40 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 15:50 | 16:20 |
| 16:20 | 17:30 | 22:10 | 22:40 | 23:00 | 23:30 |
| 21:20 | 22:20 | – | 7:25 | 7:50 | 8:30 |
Madarao to Narita/Haneda
| Shin Akakura | Tangram | Madarao | Iiyama Station | Tokyo | Haneda Airport | Narita Airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:10 | 8:40 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 14:00 | 14:40 | 15:40 |
| 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 16:00 | 16:40 | 17:40 |
| 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 18:20 | 18:40 | – |
Nagano Snow Shuttle
The stress-free way to get to Madarao – it is safe, comfortable and affordable.
- No hauling your luggage through crowded stations
- English-speaking staff at Airports
- Drop-off service available for all nighttime arrivals
- Accommodation is informed of your arrival in Madarao
| Fares | 10,800 - 16,800 JPY (per person/One-way) |
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Direct Shared taxi
Narita / Haneda Airport to Madarao
Chuo Taxi
Reach Madarao directly from Narita and Haneda Airport without any transfers in Tokyo. With the airport shared taxi there is convenience, ease and guaranteed security.
| Cost | approx. 15,750 JPY (per person/One-way)～ |
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Transferring to other resorts
From the summit of Mt. Madarao, you can see both Myoko and Nozawa in the distance. Local buses and an inter-resort shuttle service connect Madarao to both.
Inter Resort Shuttle (Nagano Snow Shuttle 2025-26)
| Inter Resort Shuttle Fares | /person |
|---|---|
| Hakuba – Madarao | 6,500 JPY |
| Shigakogen* – Madarao | 6,500 JPY |
| Nozawa Onsen – Madarao | 4,500 JPY~ |
Local Inter Resort Bus
| Madarao – Nozawa Onsen (NoToMa Shuttle Bus) | 1,400 JPY |
|---|---|
| Madarao – Myoko (Myoko Kogen Bus) | 2,000 JPY |
