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MT. T (TANIGAWADAKE)

📍Minakami, Gunma, Japan

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Photo: Photo by Haruyuki Mase 間瀬晴之_撮影 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,526 ft
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Skiable terrain
234 acres
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Avg snowfall
600 in
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Lifts
4

Tenjin Lodge Snow School

Tenjin Lodge, Yubiso, Minakami, Gunma

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsRentals

Tenjin Lodge offers private ski and snowboard lessons around Minakami and Yuzawa, with equipment rental and a lesson-client rental discount.

Why we like it

The school matches terrain to ability, using Mt. Tanigawa for advanced or powder skiing and Hodaigi for beginners, with shuttle support.

Best for:

Private instructionBeginner-to-powder terrain matchingLesson and rental combinations
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Canyons Snowsports School Minakami

Minakami and the Snow Country region, Japan

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsGuiding

Canyons runs private ski and snowboard instruction around Minakami and Snow Country, selecting the mountain for the group and conditions.

Why we like it

The school combines tailored instruction with hotel or station pickup and broader powder or backcountry guiding options.

Best for:

Private groupsCondition-based mountain selectionPickup and guiding options
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, guiding.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Tanigawadake Tenjindaira, Mt. Tanigawa, Mt.T

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

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 ↗
Schedule source 1 ↗Schedule source 2 ↗Official resort ↗
Skiable area (acres)
234
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Runs
6
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2526
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
600
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Lifts
4
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
4930
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
terrain Summary
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.
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
EV charging
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Ropeway and lift sightseeing; Beginner hiking around Tenjin Pass; Summit hiking via Tenjin Ridge.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

The operator publishes a December 19, 2026 opening and April 4, 2027 closing, subject to conditions. Mt. T is Tanigawadake, a different resort from Togari and Teine.

Ikon reports 234+ skiable acres; the profile stores 234 as the published lower bound.

  • Mt. T — official lift and conditions page ↗

    The operator's current mountain page identifies the ropeway and three chairlifts serving Mt. T.

  • Mt. T by Hoshino Resorts — official overview ↗

    2026–27 dates and tickets; 1,500 cm annual snowfall; 15–38-degree in-bounds slope range; 4,930-foot highest ski-area elevation.

  • Mt.T 2026–27 season operating schedule ↗

    Operator announcement for the December 19, 2026–April 4, 2027 season and date-based ticket prices.

  • Official Ikon Mt.T profile ↗

    234+ acres; six trails; 2,526-foot vertical; 600-inch average snowfall.

  • Tanigawadake Joch official access and parking guide ↗

    Winter parking, EV charging, vehicle-height rules, night-access spaces, restrooms and no-camping restrictions.

  • Tanigawadake Joch by Hoshino Resorts ↗

    Ropeway and lift sightseeing; Beginner hiking around Tenjin Pass; Summit hiking via Tenjin Ridge.

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