Ski Resorts in Minakami

Our fourth stay here and we are still absolutely smitten with this place. Comfortable rooms, wonderful staff, delicious food, and the best baths in the prefecture, all wrapped up in a cozy, creaky, glowing inn nestled deep in the woods.

The hosts were amazing!!!! Had my name on the sign as we drove up. I requested to change accommodation because the photo on the app was not what we got (my fault not theirs) they accommodated me with no problem. Recommendations and help to get to where we wanted was given..... I loved this place, so beautiful and peaceful. I also loved the cat..... Thanks you so much.

Best house and best host ever! Zack, the host, helped us everything starting from booking a restaurant, contacting ski school and preparing everything in the house. We were surprised when we opened the fridge and found everything is well prepared. (Milk, yogurt, butter, jam, eggs, fruits, ice cream, ice and even a frozen beer glass in the fridge.) Also he prepared rice, noodles, snacks, chocolates, tea, coffee and etc. Everything mentioned is free of charge! Another thing that we like is the dish washing service, the host offer to do the dishes by just put dirty dishes in the service area and they will clean and put it back in the service area later. Although the host lives nearby and helps us a lot, we still feel private and comfortable. Thank you so much Zack, we do appreciated your action! This house has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 4 toilets. Very spacious! We will definitely come back! 10 out of 10! Do not hesitate to book this house!

The staff were very accommodating and polite! We had great access to onsen (indoor and outdoor), free apple ice sweets afterwards, delicious dinner and breakfast, and self-serve tea & coffee.

We absolutely loved the nature, the onsen, the 100-year-old room with a heated floor, the food, the staff. A wonderful experience!

Tanigawa Valley Lodge and Coffee Roastery was the perfect winter wonderland stay for us. We were lucky enough to arrive during a period of heavy snow and the entire valley was covered in Japan's famous fluffy, white, powdery snow. The lodge provided sleds and snow shoes for fun and exploration. The Tanigawa Valley and Minikami areas also offer several onsen and skiing/snowboarding options. The Tanigawa Valley Lodge was the perfect place to stay to enjoy the areas activities and breathtaking beauty. The owner, Craig, was incredibly helpful, friendly and hospitable. He has great knowledge of and a love for the area. The lodge also employs visiting bakers and baristas. During our stay, Vincent, Daniella and Pavel spoiled us with the tastiest fresh baked goods and coffee, all of which was included in the breakfast. A great way to start your day! Our accommodation was roomy and comfortable. We opted for a traditional Japanese room and slept on comfortable futons. The shared bathroom and shower facilities are clean, modern and well kept. We also spent a lot of time in the common area meeting other guests, playing board games and relaxing. There is parking available on site, if needed. We did not travel with a car, but found the local transportation options to be sufficient for our needs. The local White Valley Ski Resort was within walking distance and uncrowded during our stay. Prices at the resort were also very reasonable. There are also a couple of restaurants nearby, though the closest supermarket and convenience stores are located in Minikami Town. The lodge is easily accessible by train from Tokyo. For us, Tanigawa Valley Lodge was the perfect stay that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly unique experience!

We arrived as a couple to enjoy a relaxing weekend. The property provided that and more: beautiful views, relaxing onsen, great room.

Love this property. It’s more on the traditional side but the room was large and the onsens were amazing. The highlight for me was the food. Highly recommend opting in to include the half board. The food was all home made and so good. It felt never ending as they give you around ~13 different types of food. The onsens change for male/female per specific time but I usually had them all to myself which was nice. The hotel is on the smaller side but definitely worth the price. It was beautiful when it snowed! It’s a ~15 min walk from Minakami station and a free shuttle back. You can also reach out to them before to request pickup.

The lodge is very good, staffs were very friendly, informative and kind. The food was ultimate. Really worthy staying.

Great for a big group, the host is really nice and friendly, everything is really clean.