Thank you for your continued support of Madarao Mountain Resort.
Early-bird season passes for the 2026–27 season will go on sale from Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Take advantage of the special pre-season prices and purchase your season pass during the early-bird sales period.
On Sale September 1.
Madarao All-Mountain Season Pass — Mountain Pass
| Category | Regular Price | Early-Bird Price |
| Adult (Junior High School Age and Above) | 77,000 JPY | 68,000 JPY |
| Senior (Age 55 and Above) | 70,000 JPY | 62,000 JPY |
| Child (Elementary School, Ages 6 -12) | 36,500 JPY | 32,500 JPY |
| Kids (Age 5 and Under) | 9,000 JPY | 8,000 JPY |
All prices include consumption tax. A separate ¥500 refundable IC card deposit is required for all pass categories.
■Early-Bird Sales Period
September 1–October 31, 2026
■Pass Details
This season pass provides access to the lifts at both Madarao Mountain Resort and Tangram Ski Circus.
Cancellations and refunds are not available after purchase.
Valid Period
Saturday, December 12, 2026–Sunday, March 28, 2027
Dates are subject to change depending on snow conditions and other circumstances.
Purchase and use of lift tickets are subject to the Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Terms of Use and Conditions of Carriage. By purchasing or using a ticket, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
On Sale October 1.
Madarao All-Mountain, Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama and Okushiga Kogen Joint Season Pass — Mt.3 Pass
| Category | Regular Price | Early-Bird Price |
| Adult | 95,000 JPY | 85,000 JPY |
| Junior/Senior High School Student or Senior (Age 60 and Above) | 85,000 JPY | 75,000 JPY |
| Child ( Elementary School) | 45,000 JPY | 40,000 JPY |
All prices include consumption tax. A separate ¥500 refundable IC card deposit is required for all pass categories.
■Early-Bird Sales Period
Early October–November 30, 2026
■Pass Details
This season pass provides access to the lifts at Madarao Mountain Resort, Tangram Ski Circus, Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort and Okushiga Kogen Resort.
Application procedures, terms of use and other details will be announced once confirmed.
Please check each resort’s official website for the latest operating information.
Purchase and use of lift tickets are subject to the Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Terms of Use and Conditions of Carriage. By purchasing or using a ticket, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
On Sale October 1.
NAGANO 7 Powder Dream Pass
The NAGANO 7 Powder Dream Pass, a joint season pass valid at seven ski resorts in northern Nagano Prefecture, is scheduled to go on sale on October 1, 2026.
The pass is valid at the following seven resorts:
・Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort
・Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
・Ryuoo Ski Park
・Madarao Mountain Resort
・Tangram Ski Circus
・Togakushi Ski Resort
・Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama
Sales at Madarao Mountain Resort are scheduled to begin at the Information Center after the resort opens for the 2026–27 winter season.
Sales periods vary by resort. All information is provisional and subject to change without notice.
The purchase of lift tickets and their use at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort are subject to the Madarao Kogen Ski Resort Terms of Use and Conditions of Carriage. By purchasing or using a lift ticket, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
Madarao Mountain Resort 2026–27 Operating Schedule
■Season Dates
Saturday, December 12, 2026–Sunday, March 28, 2027
■Lift Operating Schedule
| Lift | Operating Period | Operating Hours |
| Lift No. 1 | Dec. 12, 2026–Mar. 28, 2027 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (Night Skiing) |
| Quad Lift No. 2 | Dec. 12, 2026–Mar. 28, 2027 | 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (Night Skiing) |
| Lift No. 3 | Dec. 19, 2026–Mar. 28, 2027 | 9:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. |
| Lift No. 5 | Dec. 26, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027, and weekends from Jan. 9–Feb. 28, 2027 | 9:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. |
| Super Quad Lift | Dec. 19, 2026–Mar. 28, 2027 | 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. |
| Lift No. 11 | Dec. 19, 2026–Mar. 22, 2027 | 8:45 a.m.–3:50 p.m. |
| Lift No. 12 | Dec. 19, 2026–Mar. 22, 2027 | 8:45 a.m.–3:50 p.m. |
| Lift No. 13 | Dec. 19, 2026–Mar. 22, 2027 | 9:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Lift No. 15 | Dec. 19, 2026–Mar. 22, 2027 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Scheduled night skiing dates: December 26–January 2 and January 9–10.
Please note: There will be no lift connection between Madarao Mountain Resort and Tangram Ski Circus from December 12–18 or March 23–28.
From MADARAO
Thank you for your continued support of Madarao Mountain Resort.
We are pleased to announce our operating schedule for the 2026–27 winter season.
Madarao Mountain Resort is scheduled to open for the winter season on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on snow and weather conditions.
Operating Schedule
■Season Dates
Saturday, December 12, 2026–Sunday, March 28, 2027
■Lift Operating Schedule
| Lift | Operating Period | Operating Hours |
| No.1 | Dec. 12, 2026 – Mar. 28, 2027 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Night skiing) |
| No.2 Quad | Dec. 12, 2026 – Mar. 28, 2027 | 8:30 am – 4:15 pm 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Night skiing) |
| No.3 | Dec. 19, 2026 – Mar. 28, 2027 | 9:30 am – 3:45 pm |
| No.5 | Dec. 26, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 and weekends from Jan. 9, 2027 -Feb. 28, 2027 | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm |
| Super Quad | Dec. 19, 2026 – Mar. 28, 2027 | 8:30 am – 3:45 pm |
| No.11 | Dec. 19, 2026 – Mar. 22, 2027 | 8:45 am – 3:50 pm |
| No.12 | Dec. 19, 2026 – Mar. 22, 2027 | 8:45 am – 3:50 pm |
| No.13 | Dec. 26, 2026 – Mar. 22, 2027 | 9:15 am – 3:30 pm |
| No.15 | Dec. 19, 2026 – Mar. 22, 2027 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
※Plese note : There will be no lift connection between Madarao Mountain Resort and Tangram Ski Circus from December 12–18 or March 23–28.
Highlights
■New Snow Play Experience Area!
A brand-new Snow Play Experience Area will open for the 2026–27 season.
A new 100-metre moving carpet will be installed, providing enhanced facilities including a sledding area and a dedicated course for beginners.
The existing kids’ area will also be expanded and transformed into the new Snow Play Experience Area.
The area in front of Madarao Kogen Hotel will offer even more attractions, including an igloo restaurant area and a food truck area.
The renewed area will provide an enjoyable and welcoming place to experience the snow for families, non-skiers and non-snowboarders, as well as guests trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time.
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Events
■New Year’s Eve Fireworks
A fireworks display is scheduled to take place on December 31 after night skiing ends at 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display illuminating the winter night sky as we celebrate the end of the year.
■Snow Day -Sunday, February 28
The Nagano Prefecture Ski Lift Operators Association has designated the fourth Sunday of February as “Snow Day”—an opportunity to appreciate the gift of snow and consider environmental issues.
About Snow Day—External Website
At Madarao Mountain Resort, one guest visiting on the day will be selected in a prize draw to win a season pass for the 2027–28 season.
Further details will be announced on our news page and social media channels.
■ More Events to Be Announced
Information about equipment demo events and other activities taking place during the season will be added as it becomes available.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Madarao Mountain Resort this season!
The “NAGANO 7 Powder Dream Pass,” a joint lift season pass valid at seven ski resorts in northern Nagano Prefecture during the 2026–27 winter season, will go on sale on October 1, 2026.
Participating Ski Resorts
- ・Madarao Mountain Resort
- ・Tangram Ski Circus
- ・Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
- ・Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort
- ・Ryuoo Ski Park
- ・Togakushi Ski Resort
- ・Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama 【NEW】
Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama joins the NAGANO 7 lineup for the 2026–27 season.
For further details, please visit the dedicated NAGANO 7 website below.
Regarding the Avalanche that Occurred on Saturday, February 28
Thank you for your continued support of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.
At approximately 2:05 PM on Saturday, February 28, an avalanche occurred on the “Powder Line Course” within the resort.
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to the injured individual and their family, and we sincerely pray for a swift and full recovery.
We hereby report the results of the investigation and search activities conducted today as follows:
1. Investigation and Search Activities Conducted
- Aerial inspection by drone (approximately 75 meters altitude)
- Measurement of the avalanche area:
- Maximum width: approx. 185 meters
- Maximum length: approx. 600 meters
- Terminal branch width: approx. 320 meters
- Comprehensive inspection from the upper slope to the runout zone
- Joint search conducted by police, fire department, ski patrol, and rescue dog teams
2. Assessment of the Avalanche
(Shared understanding among relevant authorities)
- The avalanche is estimated to have been a full-depth avalanche originating from the upper section of the slope.
- It expanded as it descended, entraining upper snow layers.
- The presence of standing trees along the path suggests that the entire slope did not collapse simultaneously, but rather that the avalanche expanded progressively as it traveled downhill.
Regarding Predictability
In general, full-depth avalanches are often preceded by visible warning signs such as glide cracks on the snow surface.
However, in this case, no clear warning signs were observed prior to the event. According to expert opinion, this has been assessed as a very rare occurrence.
3. Evaluation of Search Results
- Confirmation conducted with accommodation providers in the Madarao area
- Verification of parking lot usage
- Drone search for biological signs: No response detected
- Rescue dog search: No response detected
- Focused inspection within the course and around the debris (accumulated snow) area
4. Number of Personnel Involved (Final Count)
- Police: 3
- Ski Patrol: 9
- Investigation Team: 3
- Other related personnel included
- Total: Approximately 21 persons
5. Final Shared Conclusions
- The avalanche was a full-depth avalanche originating from the upper slope.
- It was a rare case that occurred without clear observable warning signs.
- The maximum possible joint search efforts were conducted, including the use of drones and rescue dogs.
6. Conclusion
- Search efforts were carried out to the fullest extent possible.
- No new clues were discovered.
- All personnel involved in the response returned safely.
7. Future Operations
Today, prioritizing safety above all else, we suspended the three lifts that had originally been scheduled to operate and conducted investigation and search activities.
The affected course and related lifts will reopen sequentially once safety has been confirmed in each area.
We will continue to strengthen our safety management systems and remain fully committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests.
We respectfully ask for your understanding and continued support.
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.
Recently, we have observed individuals climbing the slopes and skiing before the official start of operations.
Please be advised that before opening hours, slope grooming and maintenance work is being carried out using snow grooming machines and other equipment. As this poses a serious risk of accidents, all uphill travel and skiing associated with uphill travel before opening hours are strictly prohibited throughout the entire Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.
In addition, any uphill travel or skiing involving uphill access on closed
courses or courses accessible via suspended lift operations after opening hours
is also strictly prohibited.
Should such actions be observed in the future, the individuals involved may be denied access to the ski resort in the future. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
We kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding to ensure the safe operation of the ski resort.
Sincerely,