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Madarao Yama

Japan · Elevation not verified

Reviewed routes

No reviewed route is included. Missing route information does not establish safe or legal access.

About this mountain

Japan's Geospatial Information Authority lists Madarao-yama (斑尾山, まだらおやま) in Nagano at 36°50′15″N, 138°16′28″E and 1,382 m; a 2026 height update lists 1,381 m, a one-metre metric revision rather than an identity conflict.

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Mountain name and location

Access & planning

Nagano's official tourism site describes a 3.2 km Madarao-no-yu route. It states road access about 7 km / 10 minutes from Toyota-Iiyama IC, public-transport access via Kaesa Station and Oyagawa, and parking for 50 cars. Check current notices before travel.

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Route and access information; check current conditions with the responsible authority.

Permits & local services

Transport and parking details come from the current official tourism page; no permit, guide, rescue or overnight-use rule was verified.

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Route and access information; check current conditions with the responsible authority.

Culture & local context

Nakano City's official walking guide identifies Madarao-yama as one of the Hokushin Five Mountains.

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Culture and local history

Safety & conditions

Shin-etsu Trail guidance warns that ski-slope sections have little shade in summer, wet surfaces can be very slippery, and snow may remain near the summit until late May. Obtain current information before travel.

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Hazards and safety