The autumn colors have really come on in the last few weeks though they are not at there best yet so plenty of time to make it up to Snow Country to check them out in their full glory. As you look around the surrounding mountains at the moment that are splashes of vivid reds, yellows and oranges among the green. Another fantastic location to get the most out of the seasonal beauty is Tanigawadake Ropeway. This ropeway runs year round and is a popular stop on the tourist trail around Snow Country.
In summer and autumn it is the hopping off point for hikers who are hiking up to the top of Mount Tanigawa which is one of Japan's Famous 100 Peaks. In winter and spring it is the home of the Tenjindaira Ski Resort which is usually the first to open in the Minakami area and the last to shut. In a normal year the ski season here starts in November and finishes in May.
The ropeway itself takes you up almost 600 metres to 1,320 and the base of the Tenjin ski resort. From there you have a great view back down in the valley and have the choice to go a bit higher, or head out on various hiking trails. If you are feeling lazy though you can just kick back in the restaurant and stare out of the picture windows at the views below.
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