Mount Tanigawa
Mount Tanigawa, A 1,977 M Peak On The Gunma Niigata Border Known As One Of The Deadliest Mountains In The World For Climbers Because Of Its Fast Weather, With A Ropeway That Gives Easy Walking Above The Tree Line. Snow Remains Late; A Mountain To Respect. · Minakami, Gunma
Mount Tanigawa is a twin-peaked mountain on the Gunma and Niigata border, with two summits near 1,970 m - Oki-no-mimi is given as 1,977 m and Tomi-no-mimi as about 1,963 m; confirm both. It rises abruptly from the Minakami valley, easy to reach from Tokyo by Joetsu Shinkansen and a short bus to Doai. A ropeway takes visitors from Doai Station to Tenjindaira, where short walks open out above the tree line, and the summits are reached by walking trails. Be honest about the danger: the mountain is often named among the deadliest in the world for climbers, with many deaths, because weather turns fast, rock faces are steep and snow lies late. Casual visitors enjoy the ropeway and a gentle walk. Serious hikers must treat it as a real mountain, with a climbing plan form at Doai. It is worth it for the views and the cool air; it is not a stroll to the top in poor weather, late in the day or in sandals.
Tanigawadake Ropeway, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma, reached by bus from Doai or Minakami Station on the Joetsu line, Minakami, Gunma, Japan
The Tanigawadake Ropeway runs daily in daytime, commonly from about 8:00 or 9:00 to 16:00 or 17:00, with the last descent earlier in the short days of winter, and it may stop for wind, snow or maintenance - confirm times and any closing days. A climbing plan form is requested at Doai before heading for the summits, and mountain rescue contacts are posted there - confirm the procedure. Buses run from Minakami Station to the ropeway base on a limited timetable; the last bus down is early evening. Snow can remain on the upper slopes into May and June, and the ski area runs in winter - confirm. IC cards may not work on the bus or at the ropeway, so bring cash.