MT. T (TANIGAWADAKE)
📍Minakami, Gunma, Japan
Photo: Photo by Haruyuki Mase 間瀬晴之_撮影 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details
- Vertical drop
- 2,526 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 234 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 600 in
- Lifts
- 4
THE VIBE
Mt. T is the winter ski area at Tanigawadake Joch in Gunma. Four lift and ropeway systems serve six trails, including the 3-kilometer Tajirizawa descent, while deep maritime snowfall and steep surrounding terrain make the mountain best suited to confident skiers and riders.
Best For
- ✓Advanced skiers and riders
- ✓Deep-snow trips from Tokyo
- ✓Guided backcountry travelers
Skip If
- ✗You need a large beginner network
- ✗You want extensive village nightlife at the lifts
TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE
Regional snowpack via Ventusky
Difficulty split
Mt. T publishes six trails and a 15–38° in-bounds slope range, but does not publish a beginner/intermediate/advanced percentage split. Use the current official snowfield map to judge individual routes.
Mountain specs
* Historical planning figures
Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.
Resort-reported snow
BASE TRACKER
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SEASON PLANNING
Typically mid December to early April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗MUST-SKI RUNS
Tajirizawa Course
The mountain's defining 3-kilometer descent from Tenjin Pass toward the base; opening depends on snow and safety conditions.
Another season up here
BEYOND WINTER
Ropeway and lift sightseeing; Beginner hiking around Tenjin Pass; Summit hiking via Tenjin Ridge.
Before you go: Winter ski operations and green-season sightseeing use different dates, tickets, hours, and pet rules. Check the current Tanigawadake Joch operating page before traveling.