Asahi Prime is a small hill located in Asahi village to the west of Shiojiri city in the central region of Nagano Prefecture. It is just over 11km to the south west of Matsumoto Airport and calls itself the closest ski area to Matsumoto city.
There was some worry that Asahi Prime might not be able to open for the 2020-2021 season, but happily it will be open with a change in management.
Nagano Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu. Most of the Northern Alps, Central Alps and Southern Alps are located within Nagano (along with neighbouring prefectures). Nagano has the second highest number of ski and snowboard resorts in all of Japan and they are spread around the whole prefecture. Nagano city and many of the major ski resorts are located in the northern region.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Asahi Prime. Telemark lessons are also available.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available.
Children's facilities
The 'Kids Park' area - where sledding is allowed - is located by the base of the ski area. Entry is 400 yen.
Park information
No specific snow park.
Asahi Prime Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Early March
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November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Sometimes
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Asahi Prime is mostly open from 9:00am until 4:30pm during the daytime.
Open until 4:30pm on the following dates: - Sundays through Fridays from 20th December until 12th February (except 10th January) 2021 - 2nd January 2021 - 14th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th February 2021 - 7th March 2021
Open until 9:30pm on the following dates: - Saturdays from 19th December 2020 (except 2nd January 2021)
Open from 3:00pm until 9:30pm on the following dates: - 15th-19th, 24th-26th February 2021 - 1st-5th March 2021
When open for night skiing, all areas are available.
Asahi Prime Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age & under
Older Child
High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
3,300 yen
2,400 yen
2,800 yen
2,800 yen
3 Hours
2,600 yen
1,800 yen
2,200 yen
2,200 yen
5 Hours
2,800 yen
2,000 yen
2,400 yen
2,400 yen
10 Lift Coupons
3,800 yen
3,000 yen
1.5 Hours (from 2pm)
2,000 yen
Season Ticket (all)
20,000 yen
12,000 yen
Season Ticket (weekdays)
12,000 yen
Season Ticket (nighta only)
10,000 yen
2020-2021 Season lift tickets
'Pre-open' is planned from 12th December 2020
There are no special ticket for night skiing. A 1 day ticket includes night skiing (up to 8 hours), and the hourly tickets can also be used for night skiing.
Childrens Day is 15th December 2019, 19th January 2020 and 16th February 2020. On those days children can buy a one day ticket at half price.
Family Packs (1 day ticket):
1 adult + 1 child: 5,300 yen 1 adult + 2 children: 7,600 yen
Getting to Asahi Prime
By public transport
Train
13.2km from Shiojiri Station on the Chuo Honsen line
13.2km from Shiojiri Station on the Shinonoi Line
Information
Asahi Prime is located in a really prime location in the village of Asahi, just off Prefecture Road 292.
This area is to the south west of Matsumoto City and fairly close to Matsumoto Airport.
15.1km from the Shiojiri Kita IC on the Nagano Expressway
17.2km from the Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway
19.3km from the Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 19 (11.6km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 292
Direction
Asahi Prime is just over 15km from Shiojiri Kita IC exit of the Nagano Expressway.
From the western side of central Shiojiri take Route 19 and then Prefecture Road 292 to head towards Asahi village and the ski hill.
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