Tenjin Lodge
Tenjin Lodge is a great pick for your stay because the accommodation is very oriented to the needs of skiers and snowboarders, and the family run lodge has English speaking owners that are incredibly hospitable. Tenjin Lodge has a range of room types with ensuite bathroom that are either Western or Japanese style, or a family room has a combination. There is also a bunk room that utilises communal bathrooms.
You can stay here as part of
Tenjindaira Backcountry Tours.
Where is Tenjin Lodge?
Tenjin Lodge is the closest accommodation to the
Tanigawadake Tenjindaira ski area; only 800 metres away. Tenjin Lodge is about 9km north of
Minakami in the Gunma Prefecture, and 180km northwest of Tokyo. Okutone Snow Park is a 10-minute drive away, whilst
Houdaigi Ski Resort is within a 20-minute drive.
See the
travel to Tenjindaira page for more information on the location and getting there.
Tenjin Lodge provides transport to and from the Minakami train station.
Lodge Rooms
The lodge has a range of rooms:
- double bed rooms, western style, balcony views, ensuite bathroomÂ
- twin bed rooms with 2 king size single beds, balcony with views, private ensuite
- tatami room sleeps 1-4 on futons, balcony views of mountain or river, ensuite bathroom
- family room, sleeps 4-6 in 2 adjoining rooms, 2 twin beds plus tatami room, ensuite bathroom
- 6 bed mixed dormitory - utilises shared bathroom
All guests can utilise the shared lodge baths (usually available 5-8pm). The baths are fed by mountain spring water, although they’re not officially onsen because the water is artificially heated.
Facilities & Services
Facilities and services include:
- communal area with couches and TV/DVD
- snowshoe tours
- ski and snowboard rentals
- ski and snowboard lessons
- ski and snowboard storage, drying room
- free wifi
- complimentary transport to and from Minakami train station
- advice on local activities and restaurants
Other bonuses of staying here are that the owner can provide guiding at Tenjin andÂ
Kagura. See
Tenjindaira Backcountry Tours for more information.
Dining and Bar
Breakfast is served at the lodge and you can choose from a simple or mountain breakfast, or a combo. A simple breakfast consists of eggs, toast, coffee/tea and juice, whilst a mountain breakfast includes oatmeal.
You can have dinner at the lodge. They cook one meal per night such as pasta, southeast Asian and Korean dishes, roasts, or nabes (they can also cater for vegetarians). Otherwise there are lots of restaurants in Minakami.
The lodge has a bar so you can buy a beer or other alcoholic beverages and relax on one of the sofas, whilst reliving your experiences of a big powder day.