Aya Lodge Madarao is a warm, home-like base just 200 metres from Madarao's slopes and village restaurants — close enough to ski in, ski out, and head back for a craft beer or sake in the communal lounge.
Rooms are clean and comfortable, some with panoramic mountain views, and English-speaking hosts are on hand for everything from ski rental to day trips to Snow Monkey Park.
 

The Rooms:

• 6 ensuite rooms — twin, queen, and family (queen + 2 singles)

• 5 rooms with shared bathrooms — twin and quad/bunk

• 1 family room with its own private bathroom (not ensuite)

 

Facilities:

• High-speed wifi throughout

• Secure ski storage

• Games room with ping pong, foosball and consoles

• Onsite laundry available for a small charge

 

Book a stay that blends Japanese charm with western comfort — as one guest put it, great people, great vibe, and just five minutes to the slopes.