Tangram Ski Circus

タングラムスキーサーカス
Tangram Ski Circus map

Shinano Town, Nagano

長野県信濃町

Planned ski season (subject to change) [?]
Saturday 21st December 2024 until Sunday 30th March 2025

Previous ski seasons (actual dates) [?]
2023-2024: 23rd December 2023 - 31st March 2024
2022-2023: 19th December 2022 - 2nd April 2023
2021-2022: 18th December 2021 - 3rd April 2022

Introduction

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.

The Mountain

Max Elevation

1320m

Top elevation

Vertical Difference

520m

Vertical

Min Elevation

800m

Base elevation

Total Ski Courses

14

Number of courses

Longest Course

2500m

Longest course

Steepest Slope

35°

Steepest course

30%

Beginner

40%

Intermediate

30%

Advanced

5

Total ski lifts

ropeways 0

0

Ropeways

gondolas 0

0

Gondolas

quad lifts

2

Quad lifts

triple lifts 0

0

Triple lifts

pair lifts

3

Pair lifts

single lifts 0

0

Single lifts

other lifts 0

0

Other lifts

Skiers

70%

Snowboarders

30%

Skiing and snowboarding are both allowed at Tangram Ski Circus
Tangram Ski Circus course map small
The above image has been created by SnowJapan to show the position of ski lifts at Tangram Ski Circus.

Tangram Ski Circus facilities

park facilities

Park, off-piste & other activities

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.

children facilities

Families & children

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.

Lessons

Lessons

Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Tangram Ski Circus.

See our Listings section for more information.

Rental

Rental & other facilities

Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.

Tangram Ski Circus opening information

Opening time

Typical season

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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.

Tangram Ski Circus address & further information

address

Furumi 3575-8
Shinano-machi
Kamiminochi-gun
Nagano-ken
389-1302

Telephone: 026-258-3511