Resort Comparison
MadaraovsFurano
Madarao
Nagano, Japan
Furano
Hokkaido, Japan
Key Statistics
Madarao
Stat
Furano
24 km
Total Piste
Best26 km
10
Total Lifts
10
1,382mBest
Peak Altitude
1,209m
1,065mBest
Base Altitude
237m
9/10
Snow Reliability
9/10
Local
Ski Pass
Ikon
★★★★★Best
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★★★
3h 59m
Transfer Time
Best1h 40m
Tokyo Haneda (HND)
Nearest Airport
New Chitose (CTS)
Difficulty Distribution
Madarao
Beginner 8/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 5/10
Furano
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Madarao
Furano
Terrain Variety
5
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
5
Family Friendliness
9
Apres-Ski
4
Off-Piste
7
Beginner Suitability
8
Intermediate Terrain
6
Advanced Terrain
5
Value for Money
9
Accommodation
6
Dining
5
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
7
Ski School
7
The Verdict
Madarao wins on
- Family Friendliness
- Beginner Suitability
- Value for Money
3category wins
Furano wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Lift System
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Accommodation
- Dining
- Scenery & Charm
9category wins
Tied categories (3)
Snow ReliabilityAccessibilitySki School
Best For
Madarao
BeginnersFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
Furano
BeginnersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
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