Tangram Ski Circus is a ski area located on the northern slopes of Mt Madarao in Shinano Town in Nagano Prefecture. It is on the border with Myoko City in Niigata Prefecture.
Tangram Ski Circus has two quad lifts and four pair lifts. One of the pair lifts connects the ski area with the nearby Pension Village.
There are a few ungroomed tree-run areas at Tangram Ski Circus, as well as features and activities more suited for children and families.
On a clear day from the top, spectacular views of Mt Myoko and Lake Nojiri can be enjoyed. A sightseeing return ticket on the Number 5 quad lift to the Nojirko Terrace is available.
The Madarao highland area is home to two ski areas. The other is Madarao Mountain Resort (traditionally known as Madarao Kogen). The two ski areas are connected, and a joint shared Mountain Pass lift ticket is available during the main peak season.
There used to be two other ski areas operating on the same mountain area, Sympathique Madarao and Madarao Kogen Toyota. More information on those old ski areas can be found on the SnowJapanHistory website (link opens in new window).
Tangram Ski Circus opened in 1989.
There are five official Tree Run courses and four Powder Zones at Tangram.
Various other activities are available at Tangram including snowmobiles, snow rafting, and an on-the-snow Dog Run.
The Kids Park is located at the base of the ski area and has a variety of child friendly activities and items to play with. Entry is 1,200 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children. Open from 21st December 2024 until 30th March 2025.
There is also a snow escalator by the Number 5 quad lift that services a small beginners area. That area is free to use.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Tangram Ski Circus.
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Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
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Tangram Ski Circus is normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm during the daytime.
Night skiing is from 4:30pm until 8:00pm on 11th, 12th, 18th, 25th January 2025 and over the New Year period (28th December 2024 until 4th January 2025).
The Number 3 quad lift operates during night skiing operations.
Furumi 3575-8
Shinano-machi
Kamiminochi-gun
Nagano-ken
389-1302