The heart of Raicho Lodge centers around our stunning fireplace that connects our bar and restaurant areas. Unwind at the end of the day with a Japanese craft beer, regional sake or a Japanese whiskey by the warm fire and watch the snow come down outside.

Raicho Lodge has ski and snowboard storage, drying room, washing machine and dryer.

Staff can assist with booking taxi transfers, restaurant reservations and discounted lift passes.

All guests will be able enjoy a delicious breakfast.

In the afternoon and evenings, Raicho Lodge is proud to be hosting Kermis @ Madarao for the 2018/19 seasons! The Kermis dining concept from a young and dynamic Chef Nobu. He has been touring Japan as a pop-up restaurant chef and will be calling Madarao home for the coming ski season. Chef Nobu has worked at Joël Robuchon Tokyo and brings this level of attention to detail and creativity to his Kermis concept. A beautiful balancing of European and Japanese cooking techniques that only enhance the very best local Japanese ingredients.

Madarao is easily accessed by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station or Ueno to Iiyama Station in about 1hr 40m. Bus transfers to Madarao from Iiyama station take about 30 min. Taxi or private car is about 20 min.

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Raicho Lodge Madarao is an ideal base to discover the still somewhat hidden gem that Madarao is.

Famous for its in resort tree runs and exciting side country, Madarao is gaining a reputation with people looking for a place that delivers the goods but not the crowds.

Madarao is also an excellent base to explore other resorts in the Nagano and Niigata region. With a car you can expand your adventures to include day trips to Lotte Arai, Myoko Kogen, Shiga Kogen and Nozawa Onsen as well as some other local hills we only share with guests.