Myoko Villaer

Summer is a perfect escape from the heat, while winter brings the paradise of powder snow. EchoLand Madarao is nestled in the Madarao Highlands, on the border of Iiyama City in Nagano Prefecture and Myoko City in Niigata Prefecture. Our green-roofed mountain lodge is the closest lodge to Lake Nojiri, just a 3-minute drive from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Here, you’ll enjoy convenient access and scenic surroundings embraced by serene forests. Free Wi-Fi and underfloor heating are provided throughout the lodge for your comfort. Our lodge offers 7 guest rooms, each with a private bathroom and toilet, as well as a drying room for ski and snowboard gear. With spacious communal areas, a cozy lounge, and a bar, you can relax and unwind during your stay. Owner Takashi, a snowboarding enthusiast who has traveled the world, speaks Japanese, English, and Mandarin. During your stay, he can guide you to explore the hidden forest trails for an exclusive snowboarding experience. Echo, the co-owner and a piano teacher, makes delicious homemade bubble tea and desserts that are highly popular among guests—don’t miss the chance to try them!

Chamonix is a chartered cottage located on the Madarao Kogen a prefectural border between Nagano and Niigata at an altitude of about 1000m With your family and friends you can enjoy various activities such as trekking mountain biking survival games starry sky viewing in summer skiing snowboarding and snowshoeing in winter