Hakuba Valley vs Madarao & Tangram
Both are among Japan's best. Hakuba Valley gets the most snow (10.8 m/yr); Hakuba Valley has more terrain (91 runs); Hakuba Valley is the cheaper base (from ¥3,000/night). Madarao & Tangram is the quieter pick.
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| Hakuba Valley | Madarao & Tangram | |
|---|---|---|
| Resorts in the area | 9 | 2 |
| Total runs | 91 ✓ | 42 |
| Snow / yr (JMA) | 10.8 m ✓ | 9.4 m |
| Vertical (max) | 1071 m | 350 m |
| Onsen nearby | 14 ✓ | 2 |
| Nightly from | ¥3,000 ✓ | ¥4,500 |
| Powder score | ●●●● ✓ | ●●●● |
| Culture & onsen | ●●●●● ✓ | ●●● |
| 🐻 Yuki Recommends | 4/5 paws ✓ | 4/5 paws |
Hakuba Valley or Madarao & Tangram?
Is Hakuba Valley or Madarao & Tangram better for powder?
Hakuba Valley — it records more snow (up to 10.8 m a year vs 9.4 m, JMA normals).
Is Hakuba Valley or Madarao & Tangram cheaper?
Hakuba Valley tends to be cheaper — nightly stays from ¥3,000 vs ¥4,500 (Rakuten).
Which is bigger, Hakuba Valley or Madarao & Tangram?
Hakuba Valley — more terrain (91 runs across 9 resorts, 1071 m vertical).
Is Hakuba Valley or Madarao & Tangram busier?
Hakuba Valley is the better-known, busier choice; Madarao & Tangram is the quieter, more road-less-travelled option.
Hakuba Valley or Madarao & Tangram for onsen and culture?
Hakuba Valley scores higher for onsen and culture nearby (14 onsen recorded).
Yuki on Hakuba Valley
Champagne snow and charm & cute — very much Yuki's kind of place. 🐻
Yuki Recommends is our own scoring — charm, storybook feeling, snow texture and more. Subjective factors are our read from the data, not a hard grade.
Yuki on Madarao & Tangram
Champagne snow and storybook factor — very much Yuki's kind of place. 🐻
Yuki Recommends is our own scoring — charm, storybook feeling, snow texture and more. Subjective factors are our read from the data, not a hard grade.