Araragi Kogen is located in Achi village in the south-western region of Nagano Prefecture. For the 16-17 season, Araragi Kogen will be operating one lift and there will be no nighta operations. The ski hills in this region are within easy reach of the Aichi, Gifu and Shizuoka areas.
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 Araragi Kogen.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
'Snow Land' is a safe area for children to play in the snow. It features a moving snowbelt, a sledging area, a gentle ski practice slope and an air dome. Entry is 500 yen and sledge rental is 500 yen. People with a one-day or half-day lift ticket can enter for free. Children under 12 years can enter for free on special 'Kids Days'.
Park information
There is a park area with a number of items including some kickers.
Araragi Kogen Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Mid March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:15am until 4:15pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:45am until 4:15pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Sometimes
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Araragi Kogen is open from 8:45am until 4:15pm on weekdays and from 8:15am until 4:15pm on weekends and holidays.
Nighta is from 5:30pm until 8:45pm on some specific days (mostly weekends and holidays).
Araragi Kogen Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary & Junior High School age
Senior
50 years & over
1 Day (weekend & holidays)
3,500 yen
2,300 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
3,000 yen
1,800 yen
2,000 yen
Half Day (weekend & holidays)
2,500 yen
1,500 yen
Half Day (weekdays)
2,000 yen
1,000 yen
Nighta
2,000 yen
1,000 yen
PM & Nighta
3,500 yen
2,300 yen
1 Lift Coupon
300 yen
5 Lift Coupons
1,500 yen
11 Lift Coupons
3,000 yen
Season Ticket
23,000 yen
12,000 yen
18,000 yen
The Morning ticket is valid from opening until 12:00pm.
The Afternoon ticket is valid from 12:00pm until 4:15pm.
Ladies Day is weekday (excluding national holidays and over New Year). On those days a 1 day ticket for ladies is 2,000 yen.
Seniors Day is weekday (excluding national holidays and over New Year). On those days a 1 day ticket for ladies is 2,000 yen.
A Season Ticket that is valid at the following nine ski resorts is available and costs 63,000 yen is purchased in December:
23km from Tenryukyo Station on the Iida Line
24.4km from Iida Station on the Iida Line
Information
Araragi Kogen is 23km from Tenryukyo Station on the Iida line.
Bus
No shuttle bus service information is available.
By Car
15.2km from the Iida Yamamoto IC on the Chuo Expressway
16.5km from the Sonohara IC on the Chuo Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 153 (1.9km away)
Direction
The base of Araragi Kogen is about 2km off Route 153 to the south west of the central area of Achi village.
The Iida Yamamoto IC and Sonohara IC to the north of the ski hill are the nearest exits on the Chuo Expressway.
From the Iida Yamamoto IC exit turn left onto Route 153. After just under 13.5km turn right and follow that road to head to the base of Araragi Kogen.
There are 5 car parks close to the base of Araragi Kogen. Parking is free on weekdays and 500 yen on weekends and holidays (though Car Park Number 5 is free every day).
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