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The newly renovated Kuma Lodge has polished wooden floors, a large dining area, 10 bedrooms and a large lounge and relaxation area. Kuma Lodge is perfectly located in Madarao; it’s a 20 meter walk to the nearest ski slope, 70 meters from the ski school and offers amazing views of the mountain.
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Woodpecker and Kuma Lodges are exceptional in every way: unbeatable location closest to the ski slopes, comfortable rooms, very clean facilities, great breakfast, staff who go above and beyond their duties to be helpful and obliging. Always a friendly welcome and a willingness to help with enquires, restaurant bookings or simply directions to the nearest Onsen! Après after a big day out was always fun in the relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend .
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Great views, very warm and cosy rooms
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Response from kumalodge, General Manager at Kuma Lodge
Responded 24 Feb 2020
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Wendy! We really appreciate it and hope we can welcome you back in the future :) From the Team at Kuma Lodge & Woodpecker Lodge.
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Took the family for our first ever trip to Japan and could not be happier with the choices we made. The Kuma location doesn’t get any better, waking to views looking over the mountain and everything in short walking distance made things so much easier ( especially with small kids in the snow). Kuma staff were outstanding in helping organizing activities and transport etc, Kuma delivered everything we wanted on our holiday. Definitely recommend 👍
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from kumalodge, General Manager at Kuma Lodge
Responded 6 Feb 2020
Thank you Mike, such a pleasure to host you and the family! We hope to have you back again soon!
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Our first visit to Kuma Lodge! We were so impressed with how close it was to the ski fields. Our son had an amazing time with the other kids we met at the lodge. There was a huge basement area they could all hang out in. We loved meeting the manager/s and they really looked after us, making reservations for dinner, recommending places to eat and visit and cooking us a delicious breakfast!
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from kumalodge, General Manager at Kuma Lodge
Responded 6 Feb 2020
Thank you Courtney! Glad to hear you all had a blast, we loved hosting you and hope to have you return next winter!
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Woodpecker Lodge by Kuma is in a Fantastic location looking out over the ski trails. It is also within walking distance to most restaurants. The hosts are Warm, friendly and helpful. It has a Cosy, boutique atmosphere.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from kumalodge, General Manager at Kuma Lodge
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for your kind review Kirsten, we loved having you and hope to host you again next winter :)
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We stayed here with our two children aged 5 and 7 years. It was our first trip to the snow together and one we will never forget. I have never skied outside of Australia before so was blown away by how beautiful the snow was and that Kuma was right on the slopes - it made it a lot easier with two young children being so close to the slopes. Kuma was really comfortable, clean and felt like our home for the week. There was a really nice group atmosphere and plenty of other children for ours to play with (there's a great TV and games room downstairs). We loved pizza and hot chocolates at Aki's which is a two minute walk from Kuma. Staff were super friendly and helpful - especially with ski hire which was great given we were with small children. Can't wait to go back soon!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from kumalodge, General Manager at Kuma Lodge
Responded 6 Feb 2020
Thank you Georgie!! So kind of you, we really enjoyed hosting you and your lovely family over Christmas and New Year! The girls looked like they had so much fun and we hope to have you all back again next winter :)
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We stayed at Kuma Lodge during Christmas and NYE 2019. We had a fabulous stay at the lodge made all the better by the very helpful staff. The location of the lodge is second to none. It's located about 40 metres from the slopes and next to one of the main bars and ski schools for the resort of Madarao. The lodge was very clean and tidy. Fluffy towels and brand new sheets were provided. Breakfast is provided which is more than ample to set you up for a days skiing. The lodge staff assist with arranging everything from ski passes to restaurant bookings. All in all we had a great stay and will return again!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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The whole family really enjoyed our stay at Kuma Lodge, the lodge exceeded expectations and the staff were friendly and helpful. We will be booking, and looking forward to a return trip. We will be recommending Kuma to our friends.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from kumalodge, General Manager at Kuma Lodge
Responded 6 Feb 2020
Thank you Shane! We loved hosting you and the family this winter and look forward to having you back!
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We stayed here for 3 weeks at both Kuma Lodge and Woodpecker. Both lodges are ski in, ski out. Can't recommend these two lodges enough. A special thanks to the staff. The staff are above and beyond. 11/10 service. The breakfast is amazing and the rooms are spacious. Each morning my wife and I would wake up looking at the view of Madarao Kogen, kicking off the day with the best vibes. I will be back and will recommend this to anyone who visits this area.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Best Views. Excellent Staff. Ski In/Ski Out
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Response from kumalodge, General Manager at Kuma Lodge
Responded 6 Feb 2020
Thanks Saxon! We loved hosting you and your wife and thanks for bringing so much stoke and good vibes to the lodge. Come back anytime!
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If all you want to do is snowboard or ski all day then Kuma Lodge is the perfect place in the perfect location. Great hosts add to the charm of the lodge and everything you need is within a 10 minute walk in any direction. Enjoy!
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This lodge is in the perfect spot I mean your not going to get better! However, it's the small things that make the difference that gives it that wow factor. The rooms are very comfortable small but that's Japan. The guests are lovely and the crowd that it attracts. I am not going to pull it down but it needs a soul and a cosy feeling outside the rooms. Breakfast is basic and while they try there is sooooo much more that can be done.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Darrien C, Owner at Kuma Lodge
Responded 12 Mar 2018
Hi Mark. Thank you for your feedback. We are always working to improve our guest experience and have taken your feedback on board.
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There are more places to choose from in the Iiyama area.
LOCATION
JapanChubuKoshinetsuNagano PrefectureIiyama
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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