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Five Reasons Why You Need to Visit Madarao Japan This Winter

June 9, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Madarao is one of the true hidden gems of the Japanese Alps. Largely undiscovered by Western snow tourists – Madarao offers everything from deep powder, family friendly fun, empty ski runs, cheap lift passes, culinary delights and a truly authentic Japanese experience. Epic Snow: World class snow, dual mountain ‘Powder Pass’ to access Madarao Mountain Resort & Tangram Ski Circus... READ MORE

‘Absolute Powder Mecca’ – World Class Powder Snow at Madarao Mountain Resort

April 9, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

The powder snow at Madarao is undoubtedly world class. With a huge 60% of the mountain being ungroomed and heaps of tree runs officially sanctioned by the resort – there is no shortage of fresh tracks on a powder day. The team at Powderhounds frequently make the trip to enjoy the famous MadaPOW, saying “it was like the best heliskiing... READ MORE

‘No Pow Police, Just Pow’ JapanSnowtripTips

July 24, 2016February 6, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

JapanSnowtripTips review of Madarao Kogen. Of great importance for pow seekers, unlike many Japanese ski areas still maintaining archaic official closed-door-policies concerning off-trail access, Madarao Kogen openly welcomes you to enjoy the powdery bliss across a vast percentage of ungroomed rideable terrain. Although not fully an undiscovered powder paradise as domestic Japanese and overseas visitors have had this North Nagano... READ MORE

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Five Reasons Why You Need to Visit Madarao Japan This Winter

‘Absolute Powder Mecca’ – World Class Powder Snow at Madarao Mountain Resort

‘No Pow Police, Just Pow’ JapanSnowtripTips

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