Aya Lodge Madarao
Aya Lodge in Madarao is a friendly bed and breakfast lodge with a range of western style rooms for up to 2-4 guests, some with ensuite whilst others utilise communal bathrooms. Staying at Aya Lodge Madarao offers a chance to experience the joys of skiing in Japan whilst retaining western comforts of a ski lodge such as a great western breakfast, communal lounge with bar to meet others, comfortable western beds, and English speaking staff with a focus on hospitality. The staff can provide advice on lessons, equipment rentals, activities, transport, and restaurants and get you completely dialled in to get the most out of Madarao.
Where is Aya Lodge Madarao?
Aya Lodge is located in Madarao village, only 200m gentle walk to the slopes of the
Madarao Ski Resort (which is interconnected with Tangram Ski Circus) or 300m to the beginner slopes. In the right conditions it’s possible to ski home. Various restaurants and bars are within very easy walking distance.
See the
Madarao travel page for information on the location of Madarao and how to get there. The Aya Lodge Madarao staff provide arrival/departure transfers from the bus stop at the Madarao Kogen Hotel.
Rooms
The boutique Aya Lodge offers 12 rooms or varying configurations and some offer ensuite bathrooms whilst others utilise communal bathrooms. All bathrooms have been recently renovated.
- Twin Room With Bathroom (up to 2pp): option of with or without mountain view, 2 single beds, 9sqm
- Queen Room With Bathroom (up to 2pp): 1 queen bed, 9sqm
- Family Room With Bathroom (up to 4 pp): 1 queen bed, 2 fold away beds, 18sqm
- Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (up to 2pp): 2 single beds, 9sqm
- Family Room, Shared Bathroom (up to 4pp): option of with or without mountain view, 2 single beds, 1 queen bed, 18sqm
- Quad Room, Shared Bathroom (up to 4pp): 1 double bunk unit, 2 single beds, 12 sqm
Facilities & Services
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Communal guest lounge with TV (inc Netflix)
- Games room
- Free wifi throughout
- Drop off & pick up service to/from the onsen
- Laundry (attracts fee)
- Massage chair
- Discounts on lift passes
- English speaking staff - concierge services & staff can organise various activities such as the snow monkeys
- Assistance to organise ski/snowboard lessons, equipment rentals
- Ski/snowboard storage & drying room
- No smoking property
- Free parking
Dining & Bar
At Aya Lodge Madarao you won’t get stuck eating dried fish and natto (fermented soybeans) for breakfast! A western style breakfast is served each morning which may include fare such as eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, cereals, toast, juice and freshly brewed coffee.
The communal lounge has a bar that includes happy hour drinks.
Various restaurants are within easy walking distance and the staff can assist with recommendations and reservations.