Overview
Madarao Kogen Ski Resort sits on the Madarao Kogen plateau, straddling Iiyama City in Nagano Prefecture and Myoko City in Niigata Prefecture. The resort lists its own address as Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City, Nagano, even though most of its ski terrain actually lies within Myoko City, Niigata.
Highlights
- ●Located on the Madarao Kogen plateau spanning Iiyama City, Nagano and Myoko City, Niigata
- ●A long-established ski resort that opened in 1972
- ●Registered with an Iiyama City, Nagano address despite most slopes lying in Myoko City, Niigata
- ●Ski and snowboard terrain open during the winter season
History
The resort opened in 1972 on the Madarao Kogen plateau, an area where prefectural and municipal borders converge closely. Since opening, it has operated as a ski area spanning both Nagano and Niigata prefectures.
Access
Madarao Kogen can be reached from either the Nagano side (Iiyama City) or the Niigata side (Myoko City), with routes varying depending on your direction of approach. Check the resort's official information for current road conditions and shuttle bus schedules before visiting.
Best season
As a ski resort, the snowy winter months are the appropriate time to visit. Exact operating dates vary from year to year depending on snowfall, so confirm the current season schedule before you go.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at the resort via either the Iiyama or Myoko side and check in at the base area
- 2Enjoy skiing or snowboarding on slopes suited to your level
- 3Take a break and note how the resort straddles the Nagano-Niigata prefectural border
- 4Warm up afterward and check transport schedules back to your accommodation
Did you know?
💡 Although Madarao Kogen Ski Resort's official address is in Iiyama City, Nagano, most of its ski slopes actually lie across the border in Myoko City, Niigata — a quirk of the plateau's tangled prefectural boundary.
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