Two timber lodges in the quiet heart of Madarao
Each booking is a whole private lodge, and bigger groups can book both. A 4-minute walk to the slopes and a minute from the bus stop, with deep powder in winter and forest trails in summer.
- private lodges
- 2
- each, over two levels
- 90 m²
- guests per lodge
- 1–7
- walk from the bus stop
- 1 min
A home base, run by a local family
We're a small, family-owned business living nearby in northern Nagano. Tombi Lodge is two spacious timber lodges, built using Japanese building techniques, for families and groups who like room to spread out after a big day outside.
Each lodge is yours alone and completely self-contained, with a full kitchen, heated floors and a dry room for your gear, so meals, laundry and quiet evenings in are as easy as at home. With the lifts a 4-minute walk away, it's a private, easy base for your ski trip.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Powder without the crowds
Madarao is one of Japan's best-kept secrets for deep, dry snow. More than half of Mt Madarao's runs are left ungroomed, the tree runs are famous, and the lift lines are short — it's still largely undiscovered by overseas visitors.
Green trails and big views
When the snow melts, Madarao turns into a mountain playground: hiking, downhill bike rides to Iiyama, ziplines through the forest and golf with five peaks on the horizon. Lake Nojiri is a short drive away.
What our guests say
“Five stars isn't enough! This was one of the best Airbnb experience we've ever had. Everything was spotless and exactly as described. And Alice was a wonderful host. Highly, highly recommend!”
“This home was gorgeous with three big windows over three floors, wonderful kitchen amenities and comfortable futon beds. My friends and I had a wonderful time here, enjoying a nabe feast, a big breakfast and boardgames that was provided at the house. … We felt so cozy and at home that we didn't want to leave!”
May 2026 · Airbnb “Tombi Lodge was the perfect base for our snow holiday. … The lodge itself feels luxurious at every turn. … The underfloor heating kept the place very comfortably warm day and night - no scrambling in the morning to heat the place. … Alice and Andre were the perfect hosts with just enough contact to improve the holiday with suggestions, sourcing a snow scraper for the car, or removing snow from the driveway after another 50cm dump overnight.”
January 2026 · Airbnb “We completely adored this winter wonderland cabin. As a family of non-skiers who live in Thailand we were looking for a magical, snowy Christmas experience for our children aged 14, 11 and 8. … This was our dream home-from-home … Thank you so much to the hosts - Alice was so kind and helpful throughout and you should be so proud of this special property!”
December 2024 · Airbnb
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