Yama Lodge Madarao

Hotels
9.3 (41 reviews)
389-2257 Nagano, Iiyama, Madarao-kogen, 11492-400 , Madarao Kogen , jp

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Ski storage
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Ski location
Friendly staff
Great onsen

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.75
Friendly and helpful staff praised in multiple reviews.
Location
9.79
Location for skiing noted as a positive aspect.
Room Quality
8.74
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.77
Indoor/outdoor onsen mentioned positively.
Value for Money
9.23
Overall experience suggests good value for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Breakfast described as perfect.
Overall Experience
9.55
Very positive overall experience expressed in multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:34

Property Description

Ski-in, Ski-out Access
Yama Lodge Madarao offers the convenience of ski-to-door access, perfect for ski enthusiasts looking for a seamless experience.

Onsen Retreat
Indulge in relaxation with a rejuvenating hot spring bath at Yama Lodge Madarao, providing a traditional Japanese experience.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a variety of breakfast choices, including buffet, continental, and Full English/Irish options offered daily at the hotel.

Book your stay at Yama Lodge Madarao now for an unforgettable ski getaway in Madarao Kogen!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Jemma family_with_children au
10
Quick family snow trip. Couldn’t have asked for a better lodge to look after our family. We felt so loved.
Pros:

Onsens were wonderful.
Staff were beyond brilliant.
Taxi service around town fantastic.
Local knowledge invaluable.breakfast delicious!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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ANNE couple nz
10
Great staff, warm and welcoming lodge.
Pros:

Fantastic staff and a very comfortable and welcoming lodge. Would definitely stay here again. It is a quick walk to the ski field, and in the evenings the staff provide a very effective drop off and pick up service to and from all restaurants in the village.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller nz
8
great
Pros:

great

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
J
Jarrett extended_group us
10
A great stay in a cozy lodge. Would absolutely stay here again!
Pros:

The staff was excellent. We enjoyed breakfast every morning and had a soak in the onsen after skiing each day. Transportation was provided on demand around Madarao and we got to try a few great spots for dinner.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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PER HENRIK family_with_children tw
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

A pretty underwhelming breakfast. Very much an Australians-for-Australians kind of place. There are hardly any good places to eat nearby, so it’s perfect if you’re looking to lose weight.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Tor family_with_children au
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Robb family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Building was great, rooms a little tight but worked ok. Breakfast nice and the shuttle service was excellent. Happy & friendly staff.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple au
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Riley couple au
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children nz
8
Amazing spot and incredible staff! Epic place to stay!
Pros:

The staff were the best part so friendly and accommodating. The private onsen in the snow was great and the breakfast were always yummy and having gluten free options were great! The drying room was amazing and so big and functional.

Cons:

The rooms didn’t have much space with our family of 4 and bathrooms were a bit squashed, not a big deal as we were on the mountain most the time and there was extra space downstairs by the fire etc if you needed more space.
Make the breakfast servings a little bigger please 🥰

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Vaughn family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Close to the ski lifts
had a fantastic onsen
comfy beds
very accomodating with great communication

Cons:

slight walk away from the shops/restaurants, meaning a little reliant on transport offered by the lodge (they do provide a good service)

Australian owned lodge run largely by Australian twenty somethings. This is not a negative or positive but definitely a different experience than staying at Japanese run and managed accomodation, just depends on your preference

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Roger couple ca
10
Great place for a ski vacation
Pros:

Great amenities (ski/drying rooms, lounge, laundry, exercise area, etc), clean, comfortable and super helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group au
9
Super friendly vibe in Madarao
Pros:

Fantastic staff - always keen to help and super friendly

Cons:

Location made it difficult to be and sufficient, but the staff were always willing to shuttle is around to wherever we needed to go

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Danielle extended_group au
7
Great location if you are looking to ski most of the day.
Pros:

Great location & staff were always willing to help with dinners and luggage deliveries. Onsens are fantastic & a highlight of the property.

Cons:

Unfortunately we had a couple of lukewarm showers after skiing where the hot water appeared to run out, so this wasn’t ideal. It did heat up later on though.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children au
10
We had a wonderful stay. Very happy and friendly atmosphere created by staff and other guests. Will most definitely stay
Pros:

Great food and comfy rooms. Staff were very accommodating and answered all questions we had. The pick up and drop off service to the local restaurants was also very handy and appreciated.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Colette family_with_children au
10
wonderful snow trip
Pros:

Great location (ski in ski out), staff so helpful and knowledgeable with logistics getting there and back, gear hire, dining out and local area info. Great facilities with communal area for included breakfast, fireplace and lounges, bookable indoor/outdoor onsens.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group au
10
The best service we have ever received and we have stayed at many places throughout different ski resorts in Japan. Yama
Pros:

Brilliant

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Harbinson extended_group ca
10
Highly recommend Yama Lodge!
Pros:

Staff were always there to help with anything including shuttles to / from dinner or the bus. The private onsens were lovely and the lodge setup was simple but pleasant for a low key ski vacation. Nice fire always burning!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children au
10
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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ali solo_traveller us
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Great staff. Ski-in Ski-out. Great open fireplace indoors.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee