Sea of clouds..
Unkai translates to Sea of Clouds, that is literally what you see, looking down over the valley to Iiyama.
The lodge was built in the early 80’s - solid and made to last. It has not been operational for close to 20 years, so a full renovation has been completed.
Panoramic views at every turn, modern cosy rooms each encompassing a western style ensuite, daily breakfast, a shuttle to & from the slopes, spectacular lounge and of course a fully stocked bar.
A load of comfort in the heart of powder heaven!
As most stories start - it began with a love for the snow and the mountains. We are an Australian family that just love to spend time together in the snow!
We have skied a lot of places and then one day we discovered Madarao. This place is just magic - metres of powder snow and unlimited tree runs in the Japanese alps. After years of amazing family ski holidays we decided it was time to jump in! The opportunity to be able to run a lodge in this place is a dream come true. After 20 years in hospitality, we have stepped sideways into a role where we hope to help you have the most memorable holiday ever!
