Madarao Archives - Kuma Lodge

Kids In Adelaide: THE place to go for snow! Kuma Lodge at Madarao, Japan

March 28, 2019February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

The team from Kids In Adelaide visited Kuma Lodge in March 2019 This year we took the kids to Japan for a 2 week holiday in early March and cannot recommend it highly enough! The best bit is that it didn’t cost us much more than it would if we went to Falls Creek for the same time! Yup, seems... READ MORE

The Grace Tales: Japan’s Magical Madarao is Where You Want To Book Your Next Ski Trip

March 12, 2019February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Kuma Lodge was visited by The Grace Tales who had a great time enjoying a family snow holiday in Madarao. Check out their write up below. Interested in taking the family to Japan for a ski trip? The secret is out, Madarao is a ski destination that is quickly gaining momentum as a family-friendly mecca, less than a two-hour bullet... READ MORE

Kuma: The Story Behind This Japanese Ski Lodge

August 19, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

When it comes to ski vacations, the old adage of “Location, Location, Location” has never been of more importance. With this in mind in 2015, Kuma Lodge owners Scott, Darrien & Nestor set out to locate a yet to be discovered ski resort, at least not by the western ski community, & we found ourselves in the far corners of... READ MORE

The Snowbiz Crew Visit Kuma Lodge, Madarao

May 4, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

The team from Snowbiz on the Gold Coast set off for Japan in February for an epic two week tour through the Japanese Alps. Jacque Janet – Snowbiz manager and his crew hunted down some great Japow conditions, stopping in at Madarao for a few days. Kuma caught up with Jacque to talk about the Japanese snow experience, gear and... READ MORE

Mt Buller Season Pass holders ski free at Madarao, Japan

April 12, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Did you know if you hold a Mt Buller Season Pass then you can ski free for three days, and score 50% off lift passes for any other days of your trip! Mt Buller has had a long standing ‘sister resort’ relationship with Madarao, Japan – so the team at Kuma Lodge is also offering 20% off accommodation for any... READ MORE

Is Madarao the best family skiing destination in Japan?

April 9, 2018February 21, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Well we may be a little biased! The case is pretty strong for Madarao being the best family skiing destination in Japan – fast access from Tokyo, uncrowded slopes, excellent English speaking ski lessons, ski-in, ski-out accommodation and a great variety of terrain for beginners to experts. About Madarao Kogen: Madarao Mountain Resort is located in the northern part of... READ MORE

Meet The Team at Kuma Lodge

June 16, 2016February 6, 2022 by Kuma Lodge

Current and previous owners of Kuma Lodge. Darrien Crosby, Scott Aggett & Nestor Moreno purchased the lodge in December 2015 to create a fun, boutique ski chalet that we could enjoy with our friends and like minded travelers, in the beautiful Nagano region. Madarao is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, between Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen. We... READ MORE

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