- Vertical drop
- 1,443 ft*
- Skiable terrain
- 185 acres*
- Avg snowfall
- 472 in*
- Lifts
- 10
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Heidi at the bottom of the ski area for lunch, or Chill Bar by Lift No. 1 for a local craft beer afterward.
THE FOOD SCENE
Compare the picks below by cuisine, setting and location. Each venue’s page has its current menu and service arrangements.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Chill Bar near Lift No. 1 serves Japanese whisky, cocktails and local beer. For dinner at the Madarao Kogen Hotel, reserve Piedmont by the previous day. Treat a meal in Iiyama as a separate outing and arrange the return trip.
DINING PICKS
4 curated spots for eating and drinking at Madarao
Base Area
2 picks
Restaurant Heidi
Lower ski area, Madarao Mountain Resort
Heidi is the main restaurant at the bottom of the slopes. It has a café area as well as a full lunch selection.
Why We Like It
Use it as a meeting point when some of the group wants lunch and others want just a coffee or a crêpe.
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Chill Bar
By Lift No. 1, Madarao
Chill Bar serves local craft beer and Japanese whisky near Lift No. 1. Its cocktails use citrus and seasonal Japanese herbs.
Why We Like It
An easy meeting point after skiing for a beer or a cocktail near the lifts.
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In Town
2 picks
Piedmont at Madarao Kogen Hotel
Madarao Kogen Hotel
Piedmont is the hotel’s main dining room. Regional ingredients feature in set dinners, with buffet service during peak periods.
Why We Like It
Reserve by the previous day and ask which dinner format will be served on the night of your stay.
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Rokubei
Iiyama, Nagano
Rokubei serves regional dishes such as Tomikura soba and sasazushi, with drinks from Iiyama and the wider Nagano area.
Why We Like It
Plan a separate town meal in Iiyama to try the regional soba alongside other local cooking.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.