Tenjin Lodge

Winter – 2023/24

We are a family-owned and run mountain lodge, deep in the Joetsu National Park, right by Tanigawadake Ropeway, Tenjindaira Ski Resort and as little as two hours from Tokyo.

Winter has arrived!
Backcountry tours, ski and snowboard lessons, rentals and snowshoe tours are available here at the lodge.
We have discounted ski passes for Hodaigi and Okutone ski resorts
We offer complimentary shuttles to Tenjindaira ski resort. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays we offer shuttles to Okutone ski resort and sometimes, Hodaigi ski resort.
Hot showers and baths are operational in our ensuite bathrooms and a new onsen has opened within walking distance of the lodge

We try to avoid making rooms available via online travel agents during Winter in order to keep as much money in local communities as possible. To book accommodation, meals and outdoor tours, please email info@tenjinlodge.com or call 0278-25-3540

Activities, tours and things to do

In Minakami and Tenjin Lodge

Check-in 3pm, Check-out 10am

During the Summer, Tenjin Lodge is the highest altitude accommodation (700m) in Minakami. We’re also closest to the giant cooler box that is Ichinokurasawa, packed with ice at least until October this year. In short, we’re an excellent option if you want to escape the heat.If things do get heated up here, jump in Yubiso river, right next to the lodge. It’s always cold but it’s refreshing and we can direct you to a nearby canyon which is warmer if you don’t mind a short hike.

Guided backcountry tour was awesome and the lodge is humming with energy during the ski season

Snowlord

We booked out the lodge including campers in back, these guys have a great sound system and were excellent hosts!

We Like To Party

The wifi is legit and when it’s quiet on weekdays, the owners let me use an additional room to work in. There are worse ways to grind out a pandemic than with a beautiful river right beneath you and plenty of fresh air

Remote Worker 365