Typical Itinerary

One of the staff will greet you and pick you up from the Minakami train station.

After check-in at the lodge you can relax with a drink from the bar and catch up on how the conditions are looking for the following day.

You will be provided with a cooked meal in the evening at the lodge.

Day 1

After breakfast, your guide will take you and your group by van up to the Mt T Ropeway where you will be issued with lift passes and head skywards.

A couple of warm-up runs inside the resort boundaries and then it's off to hunt for the steep and deep. How far you enter into the side and backcountry will be determined by the snow conditions and stability of the snowpack each day.

In the afternoon, subject to group consensus your guide might take you to the famous Takaragawa Onsen which is a mixed onsen right on the river.

In the evening you will head back to the lodge where you can sit and have drink and upload brag photos to share with your friends back home at work.

Dinner will be served in the lodge dining area.

Day 2+

This guiding package is general based around skiing around  the Mt T/Tenjindaira ski area, however depending on weather and snow conditions, your guide may elect to take you to a different ski area within an hour drive. There are a few great options for advanced skiers and riders including Kagura, Hakkai-san and Houdaigi.

On check-out day you can store your bags at the lodge until you finish your day of skiing where you will then be dropped back at the station.

If you require a shower after skiing, you are welcome to use the lodge's bathroom before departure.

Tenjin Lodge

Tenjin Lodge is family owned and operated and is located about 2 minutes drive or a 10 minute walk from the bottom of Mt T Ski Area and the Tanigawadake Ropeway ie cable car.

Room types:

• Twin western rooms (up to 2 guests) with ensuite
• Double western rooms (up to 2 guests) with ensuite
• Tatami rooms with futons (up to 4 guests) with ensuite
• 6 bed mixed dormitory, 3 single bunk beds, utilises shared bathroom (showers and bath are just down the hall)
• 2 bedroom suite sleeps 4 to 6 in 2 adjoining rooms, 2 king size single beds plus tatami room with futons, ensuite bathroom

The twin western rooms can be booked as a single occupancy room for an additional cost (see Rates & Inclusions tab).

Most of the rooms have a private ensuite (apart from the bunk room) and there are also shared bathroom facilities with a hot Japanese-style bath.

Facilities of the lodge include free wifi, a cosy lounge with a bar and large TV, plus a communal dining area.

Included in the package is a cooked breakfast and dinner for each night you stay.

The Tenjin Lodge team are wonderful hosts and you can't help but feel like you are at home!

Tenjin Lodge..

...western-style rooms...

.....cozy communal living area

Rates, Add-Ons & Inclusions

2027 Rates

Package price in Japanese Yen (per person)
Room Type	# Days / Nights in Jan/Feb		# Days/Nights in March
	3	5	3	5
Twin Tatami	174,000	290,000	162,000	270,000
Twin Western	174,000	290,000	162,000	270,000
Single Occupancy Western	194,000	323,000	180,000	300,000
Bed in Bunk Room	150,000	250,000	138,000	230,000

Rates Notes:

• Rates are per person in Japanese yen
• Rates are based on minimum group of 3 guests being guided.
• Subject to room types being available
• To check availability or any other questions, please get in touch 

Inclusions

• 3/5 nights accommodation at Tenjin Lodge
• 3/5 breakfasts & dinners
• 3/5 days guiding at Mt T (Tenjindaira) or other ski areas nearby
• 3/5 days lift passes
• A visit to Takaragawa Onsen plus down-day activities such as: snowshoe trekking to Ichinokura, Tanigawadake sake brewery tour, visit to Takuminosato craft village
• Use of snowshoes if required
• Arrival/departure transfer to/from Minakami train station
• Van transport to ski areas etc

Add-ons

• Additional nights/days
• Kaiseki Ryori dinner at Hayashi Ryokan
• Dinner at Daruma

Not Included

• Travel to/from Minakami Station - see getting there options here
• Flights - search for cheapest flights here
• Travel Insurance - buy travel insurance online here
• Meals, snacks & alcohol (apart from those advertised above)

Tenjin Guides Booking Conditions

DEPOSIT & FULL PAYMENT

• Deposit is 25% of full tour price per person.
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Final balance due: 30 days prior to departure.
• All payments are in Japanese Yen (JPY) 

CANCELLATION BY YOU

• more than 30 days prior to departure, full deposit forfeited.
• Less than 30 days 100% forfeited.
• Tour operator highly recommends you take out travel insurance at time of sending your deposit. 

CANCELLATION BY TENJIN LODGE

• Tenjin Lodge reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure. In this case you will receive a full refund. You will not be entitled to make any further claim for compensation, damages, expenses, loss of time or inconvenience.