Araragi Kogen is located in Achi village in the south-western region of Nagano Prefecture. For the 2017-2018 season, Araragi Kogen operated with just one lift with no nighta operations.
Unfortunately, in September 2018 it was announced that Araragi Kogen will not be opening for the 2018-2019 season and there is no additional news as of autumn 2019.
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.
Typical season is from Mid December until Mid March
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'Nighta' (night skiing)
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Opening information
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Getting to Araragi Kogen
By public transport
Train
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.
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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.
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