Hiking Tanigawadake

It is autumn in Snow Country which means amazing colors as the leaves change. This area is blessed with many different kinds of trees which means there are lots of hues to admire. On the weekends the stations are full of backpack wearing hikers off to challenge the peaks and trails of the surrounding mountains.

A great hike is to the top Tanigawadake, which is one of the famous 100 peaks in Japan - who knows, it could be the start of you ticking them all off your list?!

View from the top of the ropeway - http://www.tanigawadake-rw.com/item/3671

There is a ropeway which takes you up to Tenjindaira Ski Resort and from there you can choose several routes for your hike, depending on how long you want to walk. Or if you are not feeling so active you can hang out in the restaurant at the top and enjoy the view.

There are plenty of great accommodation options close by if you are looking for a longer stay ,and the area is well known for the abundance of onsen. There is a great view from the top of Tanigawadake, but there is also something to be said for lounging at the base of the mountain in an outdoor onsen, staring up at the peak towering above you.