Madarao or Madapow offers great Powder Snow & not yet a mainstream ski area. With our Powder Belt Pass you can also ride the neighbouring ski resorts of Nozawa Onsen & Myoko Kogen. We have Oz Snow hosts on the ground who can help you with their local knowledge. Located 2 hours from Hakuba and 4 hours from Tokyo with easy bullet train access from Iiyama Station( 20 mins away ).
So what are you waiting for? Check out our newly renovated 2 or 3 bedroom Apartments below

- 4 NIGHT POWDER PACK
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from ¥
95,500*
per person
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- Pick up and drop off from Madarao Bus Stop
- 4 Nights Accommodation at Apartments Madarao (400m to Ski Lifts)
- 3 day Powder Belt Pass (Madarao, Myoko, Nozawa Onsen)
- One Group Dinner
- Onsite Oz Snow Host
- 7 NIGHT POWDER PACK
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from ¥
126,000*
per person
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- Pick up and drop off from Madarao Bus Stop
- 7 Nights Accommodation at Apartments Madarao (400m to Ski Lifts)
- 5 day Powder Belt Pass (Madarao, Myoko, Nozawa Onsen)
- One Group Dinner
- Onsite Oz Snow Host
CUSTOMISE YOUR PACKAGE
Why not customise a package to book the best option for you! Choose your 2 or 3 bedroom Madarao self-contained apartment and choose the gear that you need to ride the mountain your way!
ABOUT MADARAO/TANGRAM, MYOKO AKAURA KANKO, NOZAWA ONSEN
Valid for 4 mountains and 3 ski regions. This pass offers great flexibility to ride the Powder Belt of Japan. Madarao is centrally located between both Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen (all approx 25 minutes shuttle either side of Madarao). All transfers can be organised at Hotel Madarao and you can decide where to ride on a daily basis.
Madarao and Myoko have over 13m of snow falling annually and the impressive snow walls on the drive in set the scene. The Madarao and Tangram combined lift pass offers 23 lifts and caters for beginner runs to advance powder tree skiing. Not yet a mainstream ski resort to westerners, Madarao offers a true Japanese ski experience. Myoko, 25 minutes down the road, offers even more terrain and fresh tracks. Located 2 hours from Hakuba and 4 hours from Tokyo with easy bullet train access. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get off the beaten track and get some Madapow!

*From price based on Off Peak 2 Bedroom Apartment (4 share).
*Departs from 11th December 2021 to 28th February 2022. Peak Period runs from 18th December 2021 to 13th February 2022.
APARTMENTS MADARAO POWDER PACKS
Our new mid range Madarao self-contained apartments were finished in December 2018. Located 400m from the Madarao ski lifts and is walking distance to all the restaurant’s in the village. 2 or 3 bedroom options, all apartments have kitchen, separate lounge room and bathroom. The apartments have flexible bedding options to cater for couples, families and groups needing separate bedding.
All the facilities at Hotel Madarao next door are available to apartment guests including: hotel reception services, onsite ski hire, an indoor/outdoor onsen bath house, daily breakfast and a western pub/restaurant. Apartments Madarao offers everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Itinerary
DAY 1
PICK UP/MEET AND GREET AT MADARAO BUS STOP
On arrival in Madarao, your Oz Snow host will meet you at the bus stop and transfer you to Apartments Madarao. You will be issued with your room numbers and any pre-paid lift tickets as well as stop by our ski shop to collect your pre-booked equipment. This is also a good opportunity to purchase any discounted ski equipment.
DAY 2 – 4 (DAY 2-7 FOR EXTENDED POWDER PACKS)
BREAKFAST
Kick start your days and power up with a bite to eat with included Continental breakfast starting at 7.30am.
Please see reception to book in the days you would like to go to Myoko and Nozawa Onsen. The other days the Madarao ski resort is 400m from your accommodation.
SKIING
Take advantage of the massive powder dumps Madarao, Myoko & Nozawa Onsen are renowned for. With an average snowfall of over 13m per season, get your shred on and experience the terrain of Madarao, Myoko and Nozawa Onsen.
DAY 5 (DAY 8 FOR EXTENDED POWDER PACKS)
On your last day in Madarao you will be dropped back to the bus stop at Madarao Kogen Hotel for onward travel.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Japan isn’t all about the skiing. There is a whole lot of culture, food, language and good times to soak up. That’s why we give you guys the option of getting amongst what Japan has to offer, and lets be serious, your legs will need a rest after some glorious Japanese powder. For any other on ground requirements ask our guides when you get to Hakuba who would be happy to help. They speak English and Japanese and have over 15 collective years experience in Japan.
- Night Skiing or Boarding*
- Private Traditional Japanese “Onsen” Bathhouse*
- Snow Monkeys and Zenkoji Temple Day tour*
*extra tariff applies
EQUIPMENT HIRE
All equipment can be arranged and purchased after you arrive in Japan with our crew in Madarao. We have a rental shop onsite.
Ski/Board Hire | 5-6 Days | Extra Days |
Skis, Poles & Boots | ¥15,000 | ¥3,000 |
Snowboard & Boots | ¥15,000 | ¥3,000 |