Madarao Kogen Sympathique is a group of hotels and ski resorts located in the Madarao Kogen region of Iiyama city in northern Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

The resort offers activities throughout the year - from sports and hiking in the "green season" to exciting winter sports in the Japanese winter or "white season" as it is known locally.

October in Madarao means autumn - comfortable temperatures, stunning scenery and a wide choice of outdoor activities to enjoy.

* The Ski resorts will open for the upcoming 10/11 season in December *

Madarao Kogen Sympathique resort & hotel in the foreground (Winter)