Karuizawa, at the eastern end of Nagano Prefecture, is a famous summer resort at the foot of Mt. Asama (elevation 2,568m, active volcano). This area has developed as a western resort since the late 19th century. Today, the area around Kyu-Karuizawa (former Karuizawa) from the beginning of development is full of fashionable cafes and souvenir shops, and the vast outlet shopping mall around Karuizawa Station has become popular. It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. There are also tennis courts, golf courses and cottages. The ski area is open in winter, so it is recommended for couples and families.
Photos of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture
Shinkansen at Karuizawa Station = Shutterstock
A beautiful villa area called “Happy Valley” spread near Kyu-Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture = Shutterstock
Shiraitonotaki Fall, 3 meters high and 70 meters wide, in the northern part of Karuizawa = Shutterstock
Shiraitonotaki Fall, 3 meters high and 70 meters wide, in the northern part of Karuizawa = Shutterstock
There are many wild birds in the Karuizawa forests, so if you go early in the morning you can enjoy bird watching = Shutterstock
There are many graceful cottages in Karuizawa, including the popular Karuizawa Prince Hotel ＝Shutterstock
Next to Karuizawa Prince Hotel is Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, one of Japan’s leading outlet malls = Shutterstock
Kumobaike Pond is famous for its beautiful autumn colors = Shutterstock
In Karuizawa, there isn’t much snow, but once it snows, the road freezes, so be careful = Shutterstock
The Karuizawa Prince Hotel also has a ski resort next to it. Karuizawa doesn’t have a lot of snow, but the snow is made by artificial snowfall machines = Shutterstock
Mt. Asama in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture = Shutterstock
Map of Karuizawa
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