2022-2023 Winter Season
2022.12.24
OPEN
OPEN
2023.4.24 08:002023/04/27 09:00 updated
2℃
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- Wind Direction
- Northeast
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- Wind Speed
- 5 m/s
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Avalanche information
- Kagura Tanigawa Hotaka
- *This information is provided by the Japan Avalanche Network.
Information
- Date of Operation
- December 24th, 2022 to April 16th, 2023 (planned)
*Close every Tuesday between January 10th and March 14th, 2023.
- Hours of Operation
- ◆12/24-3/17
8:30am-4:00pm (lifts are available from 8:30am-3:00pm)
*Last ropeway ride uphill is at 3:30pm
◆3/18-4/16
8:00am-5:00pm (lifts are available from 8:30am-3:30pm)
*Last ropeway ride uphill is at 4:30pm
- Price
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One-day pass (13-year-olds and above) ¥6,000 One-day pass (7- to 12-year-olds) ¥1,500 *With the one-day pass, you can ride the ropeway (uphill) and the lifts as many times as you like, and ride the ropeway downhill once.
Ropeway round trip ticket (13-year-olds and above) ¥3,000 Ropeway round trip ticket (7- to 12-year-olds) ¥1,500 Season pass ¥70,000
- Parking Fee
- Weekdays ¥500
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays ¥1,000
Trail map
Safety Tips

Ski Area
- Please carefully note the resort's borders,and the out-of-bounds areas
- Always keep your speed under control
- Be aware of your surroundings,and of the people and things around you
- Boarders are asked to always use a leash
- We highly recommend using a helmet
- Always ski with a partner on the ungroomed slopes
- Skiing in the resort is prohibited outside of normal business hours
- Skiers breaking resort rules may have their lift tickets taken,and be escorted off the premises
- In case of emergency, please contact resort staff immediately
- For complete Tenjindaira rules,please see the resort terms and conditions
Backcountry
- Exit the resort through the designated gate
- Remember,there are many hidden and uncontrolled hazards in the backcountry
- Some of the areas immediately outside the resort are closed,and must not be entered
- Entering the backcountry requires special preparation and equipment
- Check the latest mountain and avalanche information before entering the backcountry
- Travel in groups that include experienced people
- Those with limited backcountry experience should always use a guide
- Search and rescue activities may require a large amount of time and money
- In case of an emergency,always immediately call the police at 110.
- Special Note
- The slopes located on both sides of the Tajirizawa A Course are not part of the Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort.An avalanche occurring on these slopes could seriously injure riders below on the Tajirizawa A Course.This land is administered by the Tone-Numata Forest Management Office,which has declared this a no-entry zone.However,to ensure the safety of skiers on the Tajirizawa A Course,ski resort staff do enter this area to ensure its safety-we have received permission from the Tone-Numata Forest Management Office to implement safety measures.
We appreciate your understanding of this situation.
Emergency contact number | POLICE 110 FIRE RESCUE 119 |
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Rental
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Ski | 3-piece set (skis, boots, and polls/stocks) |
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Snowboard | 2-piece set (snowboard and boots) |
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Wear | Top and bottom set (jacket and pants) |
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- *We do not have gloves, goggles, hats, and helmets for rental.
- *Rental items must be returned by 16:00 (4:00 p.m.)
Access
Location
Yubukiyama National Forest, Yubiso, Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture, 379-1728, Japan
By car
- From Kan-etsu Expressway, take Exit #15 for National Route 291 toward Minakami/Tanigawadake, then drive about 14km (about 25 minutes)
By Shinkansen/train
- From Jomo-Kogen Station (taking Jo-etsu Shinkansen), take the bus toward Tanigawadake Ropeway: about 50 minutes
- From Minakami Station (taking Jo-etsu Line), take the bus toward Tanigawadake Ropeway: about 25 minutes

Mt Tanigawa Riders Network
A local community for everyone to enjoy skiing/snowboarding safely on Mt. Tanigawa in winter.
The local ski/snowboard "riders" based in Mt. Tanigawa area would post about the backcountry conditions on Instagram.
- Visit their Instagram page for the latest information
- mount_tanigawa_hardcoreMTHC