Tangram Madarao Ski Circus

Nagano Prefecture, Japan · 10.5 km of runs, 5 lifts, top 1308 m

On the Nagano side of Mount Madarao, above Lake Nojiri in Shinano-machi, this Tokyu-run resort pairs its slopes with two hotels and a golf course. Gentle, wide runs make up most of the mountain, with a few steeper lines such as Jack Downhill, so it suits families and improving skiers who want to stay on the hill.