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Mount Tanigawa

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Mount Tanigawa, Mountain peak in Minakami, Japan

Mount Tanigawa rises 1,977 meters above sea level, forming a natural border between Gunma and Niigata prefectures with steep cliffs and rocky formations.

Since the 1930s, the mountain has recorded over 800 climbing-related fatalities, leading local authorities to implement enhanced safety measures and monitoring systems.

The mountain holds a place among Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and serves as a significant location in Japanese mountaineering literature and media.

Visitors can access the mountain via the Tanigawadake Ropeway, which operates year-round and connects to Minakami Station through hourly bus services.

The mountain experiences extreme weather patterns due to its position at the convergence of continental and Pacific weather systems, creating 20-meter snow cornices.

Location: Minakami

Location: Yuzawa

Elevation above the sea: 1,977 m

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous First Order Triangulation Station Mountains, Echigo 100 Mountains, 100 Famous Kantō Mountains, 100 Famous Gunma Mountains, 新日本旅行地100選

GPS coordinates: 36.83711,138.93018

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10