Madarao Mountain Resort Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Madarao Mountain Resort
Popular places to visit

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Madarao Mountain Resort with a visit to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Nanohana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nanohana Park, a lovely green space in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Togari Onsen Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Iiyama with a visit to Togari Onsen Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum during your trip to Iiyama. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area or seek out the ski slopes.
Kitaryu Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kitaryu Lake during your travels in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Activities

Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

Obuse: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery

Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station
Our pick of the best Madarao Mountain Resort Hotel Deals

Xplore by Active Life
"Staff were awesome. Very very helpful."
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Ringo Jam Madarao
"Everything was great, staff was absolute class and helped us out whenever we needed it"
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

SweetSpot Madarao
"Good for the money"
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hotel Silk in Madarao
"First off the reception has a strong stench of cigarette smoke. On check out the hotel demanded extra money than what was listed on the book page. They listed ¥150 per person per night which was fine however they wanted another ¥350 per person for heating cost!?!? Which was never listed during booking. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2020

Hotel JAL City Nagano
"An old building hence furniture looks dated but it has its charm within walking distance to Nagano station (15 mins) and a Main Street of food options. Toilet ceiling was very short though."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
"Excellent t breakfast and in the heart of Nagano"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Madarao Mountain Resort

Shizuma
While there might not be top attractions in Shizuma, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum and Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.
Nosakada
When in Nosakada, you can plan a visit to FARMUS Kijimadaira and Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kijima
Though Kijima may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum and FARMUS Kijimadaira.

