Surrounded by lush mountains in Minakami, Tenjin Lodge is just a 5-minute walk from Tenjindaira Snow Resort Ropeway and JR Doai Station. Activities like rafting, hiking and canoeing can be enjoyed in the area. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Lodge Tenjin is a 20-minute drive from JR Minakami Station, and free pick-up shuttles are available when requested at time of booking. Okutone Snow Park is a 10-minute drive away, while Houdaiji Ski Resort is within a 20-minute drive. Japanese-style rooms come with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, while guests in carpeted rooms sleep on Western beds. Group room comes with shared bath room. All other rooms have a private toilet, washbasin, shower and bath. The property offers bicycle rentals and free luggage/ski equipment storage services. There is a common lounge area where guests can unwind watching TV or use internet PCs. Ski passes and equipment rentals can be arranged at the property, and staff provide advise about the area. Guests with a dinner plan can have homemade Western or Asian meals at Lazy Bear Restaurant. Roast dishes or Korean hot-pot meal can be requested at an extra charge. Barbecue dinner can be arranged if requested at time of booking. The property also offers nightly drinks and entertainment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Japan Japan
    This is a fantastic place to stay. The owner Keiren is a great guy who is fully focused on making sure his guests are happy and comfortable. I would definitely book here again.
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    A hospitable respite. Friendly welcoming. Loved the onsen. Great innkeepers knowledgeable about all activities in the area. A place that felt like a home away from home. Delicious dinner a blending of cultures. Breakfast for champions. ...
  • Yesiyan
    China China
    The lodge manager is a super chill dude,despite arriving very late, he managed to cook me up a nice dinner. The lodge can be reachable via Joetsu JR if you get off at 土合駅 Doai station, and if would more than ideal if you can drive. Be wary of that...
  • Suzanne
    United States of America United States of America
    Delicious breakfast. The dinner was also very good. We chose this hotel because of its great location. The people working at the hotel were extremely helpful to us. They gave us recommendations for snowshoeing, where to get lunch in town, and...
  • Fleuridor
    United States of America United States of America
    Everyone was friendly. Was able to meet people with different cultures and all got along very easily. The staff was very knowledgeable about the environment all around in nearby town.
  • Landon
    Canada Canada
    Cool hotel with a great owner (thanks Kieran), who looked after us and gave us good tips on what to do while staying there. Good on site food, awesome little onsen after a long day.
  • Ashley
    Japan Japan
    Great location, dinner, bar, friendly/helpful staff
  • Rea
    Philippines Philippines
    The location is just near the ropeway station and offers good walks to nature. Staff is very friendly and accommodating as well.
  • Yenting
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Kieren is very nice and flexible in helping us in many ways. There's bath, a piano, a cute dog named Lucky, and meals provided if you need. This is kind of the best location if you're traveling with train and is planning to hike Tanigawadake,...
  • Isaiah
    United States of America United States of America
    Kieren and Nana made this a very special and unique part of our Japan adventure. I would recommend staying at Tenjin for anyone looking the experience the peaceful and wild areas of Minakami. Kieran makes a pretty darn good miso for an Aussie and...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi! Do you offer day trip activities?

    Yes we do. At this time of year, snowshoe tours and depending on conditions, backcountry tours.
    Answered on 7 March 2021
  • I would like to know more information about suite please

    You can find all relevant information on our site, I can't include the link however we're easy to find online.
    Answered on 25 December 2020
  • Can i change the time of check in & check out?

    This year, we have far less staff that usual and are putting in extra efforts to maintain the cleanliness of our lodge. For this reason check-in and c..
    Answered on 17 February 2021
  • Is this with Privated Bathroom?

    Yes this room has a private bathroom.
    Answered on 11 March 2022
  • Hi it’s me again. So my friends wanted to ski this coming Feb, do you have gears (board) for rent/borrow? And can you teach us a bit? 3pax will ski

    We have rental gear here at the lodge, along with ski and snowboard lessons. All the info is on our site and we hope to see you up here.
    Answered on 17 February 2021
  • Can we check-in late by midnight? Thank you.

    Hello, generally it's fine to check-in by midnight. If you make a reservation please let us know in advance if you'd like to check-in late. All the best!
    Answered on 29 December 2021
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Area info

Amenities of Tenjin Lodge

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Serbian

    House rules
    Tenjin Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubNICOSUCCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note guests cannot use American Express or JCB credit cards to guarantee the booking. The booking made with those cards may be canceled.

    To use the property's free shuttle from JR Minakami Station, please make a reservation at time of booking.

    Guests who wish to have barbecue dinner need to inform the property at time of booking.

    Child rates apply for children under 12 years old. Please contact the property in advance.

    Please inform Tenjin Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    License number: 000512-00000004

    FAQs about Tenjin Lodge

    • Yes, Tenjin Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Tenjin Lodge include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Quad
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Twin/Double
    • Tenjin Lodge is 10.6 miles from the center of Minakami. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Tenjin Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bicycle rental
      • Water sports facilities on site
    • The prices at Tenjin Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Tenjin Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.