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.
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. Wear and other smaller items including sledges are also available to rent.
Children's facilities
The Kids Park area - where sledging is allowed - complete with a big inflatable 'thingy', is located by the base of the ski hill.
Entry is 350 yen and it is open from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Open from 22nd December 2018 until 24th February 2019.
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities.
Asahi Prime Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Early March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Sometimes
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Asahi Prime is mostly open on weekdays from 9:00am until 4:00pm during the daytime.
In peak season on Saturdays and some weekdays the hill is open until 9:30pm. Out of the peak season it is often open on weekends until 6:00pm on Sundays.
When open for nighta, 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 (holidays)
3,500 yen
2,500 yen
2,500 yen
2,500 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
2,800 yen
2,000 yen
2,000 yen
2,000 yen
3 Hours
2,600 yen
1,600 yen
1,600 yen
1,600 yen
5 Hours
2,800 yen
1,800 yen
1,800 yen
1,800 yen
10 Lift Coupons
4,200 yen
3,200 yen
3,200 yen
3,200 yen
Season Ticket
11,000 yen
11,000 yen
11,000 yen
11,000 yen
Kids Park
350 yen
350 yen
350 yen
350 yen
Nighta operations are variable but mostly on weekends.
There are no special ticket for nighta - a 1 day ticket includes nighta. The hourly tickets can also be used for nighta.
Family Packs 1 adult + 1 child: 4,600 yen on holidays; 4,200 yen on weekdays 1 adult + 2 children: 6,400 yen on holidays; 5,800 yen on weekdays 2 adults + 1 child: 7,400 yen on holidays; 6,800 yen on weekdays 2 adults + 2 children: 9,200 yen on holidays; 8,400 yen on weekdays 2 adults + 3 children: 8,200 yen on holidays; 7,400 yen on weekdays
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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