2025 Karuizawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

What to do in Japan in the summer? Fireworks display + stargazing + summer retreat! Achi Village, at the southern end of Nagano Prefecture, is surrounded by abundant nature and boasts the clearest starry sky in Japan. It's truly a heavenly, niche Japanese destination! 5 days and 4 nights in Nagano + Karuizawa, this is what summer should be like! ❗[👇Click below to unlock summer fun in Japan]❗ ✨[Summer Fun in Japan] 🌌Achi Village Stargazing: The best place to stargaze in Japan. Towering mountains paired with sparkling, diamond-like stars, a romantic encounter with the boundless night sky~ Lie on the lawn and watch the Milky Way fall. 🎆Lake Suwa Fireworks Display: 20,000 fireworks light up the night sky. Take photos in a yukata like you're in a Japanese drama. It's really amazing! Rooms for watching the fireworks have already been arranged, so you don't have to worry about crowds~ 🍃Karuizawa Summer Retreat: The back garden of Tokyo has always been a royal summer resort. Enjoy a leisurely stroll in the greenery and feel so comfortable away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [💎Luxury Experience] ✅Star expert explains constellations ✅VIP seating at the fireworks display ✅Accommodation at the Prince Karuizawa Hotel ✅Kaiseki cuisine + Wagyu BBQ ❗[👇Click below to unlock summer fun in Japan]❗

#Tokyo itinerary To explore the attractions in the suburbs of Tokyo, I recommend visiting Karuizawa, and if you will be visiting other suburbs, you can buy the Tokyo Wide Area JR pass! Among the places I visited this time, I highly recommend you to go to the following places🤗 First, near the station you can eat the recently popular Truffle Bakery This time I ate Valentine's Day limited Chocolate ganache, I would recommend the popular No.1 Salt truffle bread 🤣 Then you can go to the nearby Maruyama Coffee Shop, the shop is very retro-decorated ~ It's quite good to have a cup of coffee after eating the bun Kawakami-an This soba is a highly rated restaurant on Google map. I ordered the seasonal oyster tempura せいろ (cold soba noodles) and my friend ordered the duck meat そば (hot soba noodles). The oyster tempura is very big and tastes fresh and sweet! Highly recommended 😄 The old Kazuizawa Ginza Shopping Street There are many handicraft shops in the shopping street. I can take a walk after dinner ⁠ L’ibisco Walking to the end of the street you can go to eat this more famous gelato in Karuizawa, ordered 2 flavors, Milk & Dekopon Orange The taste is quite average, if you are itchy, you can try it 🤣 Cloud Field Pool Winter to Yunchang Pool itself expect a lot of snow hanging on the trees will be very beautiful, but maybe this day to have melted a lot, nothing special😣 But read the guide autumn with red leaves should be beautiful 😌 More people recommend cycling to play Karuizawa, but in winter it is too cold to cycle and blow the wind, my friends and I are walking to all the above places😂

Old Karuizawa Ginza Pass Old Karuizawa Ginza Pass り 📍Address: 〒389-0102 878 Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 🕰️Opening Hours: In winter, most shops are closed before six o'clock 🙀😿 all attractions in Karuizawa, it is recommended to go at nine o'clock in the morning 😹 5 o'clock at night is very deserted, but there are several good shops recommended can go to 9:10 🫶🏻 Transportation: Karuizawa Station Line 1, the bus schedule can be obtained at the station Information center (Must go), within 10 minutes of ride to the old Karuizawa Station, all the attractions in this post are also very close distance ‼ ️‼ ️‼ ️ Buses are usually gone after 6pm (winter time). Except for friends who are traveling by car, the only other option is taxi (less expensive) 3 minutes drive $ 1200yen, to the station should be 3000 yen You can ask someone from the restaurant to call for you So but going back to the hotel after six is ​​boring At this time there is a restaurant and a Cafe open until 9:10 in the old Karuizawa (be sure to check before you go). The Walking Distant at both is only 3 to 5 minutes 🔥Private most heartwarming places🔥 Even if you have enough clothes when you leave the house, Karuizawa, who can get below zero degrees at night, must find a safe haven Dinner itinerary: Soba Umazaki Yoritsuki Ryuri Kawakami An Kawakami An Karuizawa Main Store Kagamizawa Kawakami Main Store This restaurant is bookable 💰Average consumption per person: 4000-5000 yen 📍〒389-0102 6-10 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture It's right across from the old Karuizawa bus station 🤣 It's so close that it couldn't be closer Tempura fried shrimp and various vegetables 🍤🥕🧅🍆🎃 served with warm soba noodles (you can choose cold or hot) his food shines ⭐️ Going there the mood is to eat this bowl of soba noodles 🍜 There is a specialty, please be sure to try it! The environment is really comfortable, there is an izakaya feeling, seeing every station many Japanese people are very happy to talk, so it feels very good, the spatial design is very comfortable, looking out the view is the unremoved Christmas decorations. Outside the window is to see fog, but compared to the inside, they are next to the heater, this feeling is very Homie😂 The clerk smiled very brightly, this meal is unquestionably 100/10 The dishes are recommended duck sashimi, frozen tofu three choices, pickled oysters with wine All of them are absolutely praise 😋 After dinner when you still don't want to go home at eight o'clock, and still want to enjoy it, over there is another restaurant across the street But I recommend the coffee shop that is a 2 minute walk away ☕️Sawamura Roastery🧁 Modern style design, walk upstairs to find that many Japanese will hea and work there ~ not many people inside, there are books to read, and there is space outside, there is Karuizawa beer below to buy, so I was working with the artist I bought a try to try it 🥰 handmade monkey beer 🐒 great He is afraid that customers will be cold and still have blankets to borrow 🥹🎀 I myself went to buy coffee again the next day, so the gesture is certainly unbeatable 😁 ⭐️[Recommended Attractions]⭐️ 1. Peter rabbit pop up store Everything inside is very beautiful, the point is that it even the shrine's imperial seal book also has petter rabbit models, limited-time dolls, stickers towels and carpets are all very beautiful (see picture ~) Originally I did not particularly like this one character, but bought burst 🐰 fairy tale style is too attractive😂 2. Denim specialty store today Kazuizawa デニムストリート👖 The whole shop is denim theme, its facade design is very cute, with a big butterfly 🎀 is worth walking around, the style is more towards Muji's silhouette design, hipster minimalist style 3. Visit the Shrine⛩️ Of course you have to go and pay homage when you come here ❤️ Even if you have a good luck, you can pray for it ~ There are many road signs nearby that teach how to get there, within about 10 minutes of walking past Compared to other shrines, this is not very big, so however always go to every place to see! ‼ ️ This shrine if you want to collect the imperial seal, remember to go early, the shop is self-service, I went when there was no one, it also has a box is dedicated to collecting money, only an ordinary suckling pig seal can not buy special models🥺 I hope you are not as unlucky as I am 😹Super big TIPS😹 There is a toilet in the middle of this Ginza Pass that requires 100 yen to go. People have three urgent needs to enjoy it. 100 yen is really cheap, and there is warm water inside 🥹❄️😂 Very clean, no problems, no odors at all, and you can see that someone is taking care of it The specialty shops as well as the food of this place mainly revolve around fresh bean curd, fruit jam, apple pie, fresh duck meat [Must eat corner!]🧇🥧🍯🍜🍘🥨🥖🥐 1. Church street duck ramen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🦆 Salt and soy sauce broth, plus duck is a perfect match😋 (~2000yen bowl) 2. Mille mele 世界一のアップルパ(applepie🍎🥧) I ate the limited-time chestnut ice cream with apple pie 🌰🥧 The ice cream in winter doesn't melt 🤣 Japanese ice cream is delicious and natural enough. In addition to half a piece of apple pie, there is also a piece of apple pie without apples 🥧 Crispy enough to eat, definitely recommend I ate it twice (500-600 yen). 3. King-like Chicken Steak👑 We had worn a lot of clothes on the first night we went for a walk, but it was still very cold🥶 He closed the door at 6:00 so we could buy the last portion, this chicken steak is the savior of hunger and cold 🤣 chicken steak itself it is fried, delicious, its noodles are special, and Hao Da Da D different Consumption: One portion under 500yen Other recommendations: - Jewelers Lots of crafts, and beautiful pieces collected from old years for sale - Japanese specialty toy store There are older Japanese children's toys, where you can walk in and feel the products of different eras - Handmade wooden stool shop After seeing it, I think it is the characteristic of Karuizawa, that there are so many handmade things #Japan Travel #New Year Good Places 2025 #skiing #hot springs #Karuizawa #Japan #Japan must-see photo spots #foodie #snow scene #japan attractions # #soba noodles #Petterrabbit #popupstore #applepie #Jam #winter #winter travel #Register for February Hotel Sleep Tester 2025

[Must-stay hotel in Karuizawa] 軽伊沢ロンギングハウス【LONGINGHOUSE】 Old Karuizawa and Suwa Forest 📍Address: 〒389-0102 大字軽井沢春の里, Taruisawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Transportation: Take Line 1 at Karuizawa Station. You can get the bus schedule at the Information Center in the station. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to Izumi-no-Sato Station, which is about a 5-minute walk away. Go to the old Karuizawa street Only 5 minutes drive But the bus stops early (~6:00) in winter (January-February) Remember to keep track of the time Tips: The hotel does provide a pick-up service, but only at the designated time 10:10/11:10 to Karuizawa Station The first reason for recommendation: Private open air Couples can take an open-air bath together, which is very romantic 💕🌹Experience exotic atmosphere Recommend staying in the corresponding room with 2-6 same-sex friends👭👬👫 It's very warm for the whole family P.S. You can make reservations after checking out There is a machine where you can make reservations by yourself, which is very convenient. When I checked in, the room was provided with a free 45-minute experience (but I felt it was not enough 🤣) The second reason for recommendation: There are many types of rooms, including smoking and non-smoking I chose a smoking room for my boyfriend Picture 2 shows the private space for smokers to enjoy the scenery🚬 Enjoying some alone time in the cold and warm sunshine Tatami is very comfortable The heating is very good Room facilities are ok There is enough space (I chose the smallest room) It's also enough to open two suitcases. I like the location with two sandbags, it feels like seeing a Japanese family in person 🎑 (also a recommended photo location 🤩) 【Must-eat natural and additive-free ingredients from all over Japan】 1. Wild vegetables がおいしいダイニング Breakfast - A/B/C staple food + salad/drinks/red and white soup/various desserts buffet😋 Definitely recommend the room plan for breakfast The restaurant is in a very sunny location You can tell how good it is just by looking at its appearance🥹 2. Bar (next to the shop) The atmosphere is perfect, the joy of wine tasting 🍷 You must order the iron plate cheesecake in a western restaurant Everything on the menu is very attractive, including rare and fine beef, everything feels very high-end, it is best to make a reservation in advance 【Photographing with nature, two great experiences in the morning and evening】 1. The hotel is a majestic classical castle - two styles in the morning, morning and night Morning: The cold wind hits my face but the warm sunshine is also there, which is perfect for taking a walk and taking photos. Walking around the hotel, I unexpectedly found some places to rest. Night: There is a road that leads to 7-Eleven. When I came back, I saw a hotel with sunbathing lights on. It felt really safe ⭐️🌕 2. Cute and natural shops and restaurants "A must-go for cute girls" There are many products related to small animals🦉🐰 Karuizawa beer, small cakes recommended by the hotel, vegetable ice cream 🎃 Everything is unique. In particular, they offer free samples of rose ginger juice and apple juice mixed with water at the check-in lobby, which can be sold back home! You can check in and take photos with the contents of the souvenirs! 💃 Animal fun corner 3. Deer with raw mushrooms 🍄🟫🦌 As long as you pay close attention to the hotel's care, you can see its wooden deer decoration with mushrooms on it 🍄🟫😂 so cute so pretty, the shadows are so pretty, and cute and cute kksk 4. Walk along the way and grab the giant bear beer 🧸 Signatures of such a big hotel Bear Beer, scavenger hunt in karuizawa❄️🐻There is always one nearby, and there is often a heater near them. They will stay with you in winter without anyone🩵😂 Recommendation: Stay for two nights to fully enjoy the hotel facilities, the atmosphere and the restaurant menu. If you stay too late, you will be unhappy. It is not enough to relax and cleanse your soul. I saw that many keys of the hotel were given to guests, and the private baths were fully booked, but there were few people, cats, cars and dogs, which made me feel that this place was very private. Welcome everyone to leave a message, say more than me, how much do you want to go 😆 Friends who have been there can share with me🩵If you haven't been there, please make plans to go in the future🫶🏻 #Register for February Hotel Test Sleeper 2025 #Karuizawa #skiing #hotel #open-air bath #trip #foodie #NewYearDestinations2025 #Hotspring #Japan #JapanTravel

Karuizawa, in addition to the very sweet price of Prince Oulet, there are also Old Karuizawa, Shiraito Falls, St. Paul's Catholic Church, and Stone Church. It is located in Japan and yet has an exotic atmosphere; it is only an hour’s drive from Ueno, but it feels as if you can leave behind the troubles of the world and experience the extraordinary life. If you go to Nakakaruizawa, I recommend going to the Villagers' Dining Hall, where you can experience the charm of Hoshino Resorts at an affordable price. 📍Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rRBZxt5cg3pCqJ2t8 #JanuaryGoodPlaces2025

From Tokyo, you can take the Shinkansen for an hour to Karuizawa, where you will feel like you are in the embrace of a forest. 🌲 There are cherry blossoms in spring, coolness in summer, colorful scenery in autumn, and romantic snow in winter. ❄️ I was lucky to experience its winter charm this time, and it was so fascinating! 🌟Hoshino Resorts KAI Karuizawa is located on a plateau in Nagano Prefecture, at an altitude of about 900 to 1,000 meters, and is a resort in Japan. It was a ryokan village in the Edo period and a good place for foreigners to escape the summer heat in the Meiji period. As a hotel of the Hoshino Resorts brand, it is a good choice for a trip to Karuizawa. ✨ 🏠 I stayed in a Mizunami Room, which is suitable for 2 to 3 people. There is a water terrace outside the room and a private bath inside. You can feel the breath of nature in the details here, with the sound of flowing water outside the window and the snowy scenery in the distance. 🌨️ As for the hot spring, Hoshino Onsen has a long history. It is a natural hot spring with delicate and warm water quality, which is moisturizing after soaking. 💧 It is a few minutes' walk to the public bath, which is a meditation hot spring designed by guests. 🍽️ The hotel's dining is also a highlight! The in-house restaurant offers seasonal kaiseki or shabu-shabu dinners. You can order breakfast, whether Japanese or Western, to your room! There are also snacks at 5 pm, with pumpkin soup, sitting by the river, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature. 🌿 🏞️ In winter, there are also ski resorts and Christmas lights. 🎄 There are many fun activities around the hotel, such as bird watching in the mountains and forests, yoga stretching, etc. It is a great place. The hotel also provides a shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station, which is convenient for travel. 🚗 In general, the feeling of returning to the room through the snowy night after soaking in the hot spring is unforgettable. ❄️ When you wake up, you feel like you are in a different world, immersed in the embrace of nature. 🌸 🍄Hoshino Resorts KAI Karuizawa 📍Address: 2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano

It takes only an hour to reach Karuizawa, a forest hill, from downtown Tokyo by Shinkansen. The cherry blossoms in spring, the coolness in summer, and the autumn leaves are all picturesque. This time, I was lucky enough to see the romantic winter snow. Hoshinoya Karuizawa is a famous highland resort in Japan, located at an altitude of about 900 to 1,000 meters in Nagano Prefecture. It was a village of inns during the Edo period and a summer resort for foreigners during the Meiji period. As the first top hotel of the Hoshinoya brand, it is the best choice for your first trip to Karuizawa. The hotel has a total of 77 rooms, divided into three types: the Yama no Michi Room on the hillside, the Mizunami Room in the water, and the Garden Room in front of the garden. The Mizunami Room I stayed in this time can accommodate 2-3 people at the same time, with a water balcony outside the room and a private bath inside. Hoshino Onsen opened in 1915. It is a natural hot spring that gushes directly from the source. The smooth and warm spring water is believed to wash away impurities from the body. After soaking in the hot spring, a thin layer of salt will remain on the body to keep the skin hydrated. Within walking distance of the hotel is the public bath Hoshino Onsen Tombo no Yu, as well as a meditation hot spring exclusively for hotel guests. In terms of dining, the hotel has a self-service restaurant offering seasonal kaiseki or shabu-shabu dinner options, which need to be reserved in advance. Breakfast is also served in the space connected to the check-in lobby, with Japanese/Western options and room service. There are also free refreshments every day at 5 pm. Whether you are sitting outdoors drinking pumpkin soup or dazing in the indoor book gallery, the sound of gurgling water echoes in the valley, and the trees stretch freely in front of you, immersing you in the unique tranquility of the mountains. In terms of entertainment facilities, there are regular spa treatments, morning yoga stretching programs, guided bird-watching activities in the mountains and forests, etc. In winter, there is also an ice rink and Christmas lights. The villagers' cafeteria and Elm Town, also developed by the Hoshino Group, are within the surrounding area. There is a shuttle bus every ten minutes to the Highland Church and Stone Church. There is also a free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Shinkansen Station to the hotel lobby. In terms of the overall experience, after all, it has been open to the public for many years, and the old facilities are inevitable. Many old-fashioned space designs have long been outdated (I was afraid of the stairs from the restaurant to the lobby every day, which is very unfriendly to the elderly and children). But the service is delicate and thoughtful, capturing the essence of hospitality. I will never forget the night snow on the way back to my room after soaking in the hot spring, slightly drunk under the starry sky, and falling asleep with a good dream. The next day, I woke up to another world. 🍄‍🟫Hoshinoya Karuizawa 📍2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano

. 🍂 Autumn in Karuizawa is like an oil painting. Here are some recommended attractions: 📌 Wild Bird Forest (Images 1️⃣2️⃣), near the golf course, the red leaves at the entrance are very beautiful, this is a nature reserve, and it is very large inside. 📌 Stone Church (Images 3️⃣4️⃣), the Stone Church is very special, and the red leaves next to the church are numerous and beautiful. 📌 Hiroshi Senju Museum (Image 5️⃣), the design inside is very artistic, and it is actually very suitable for visiting on a rainy day. 📌 Kumoba Pond (Image 6️⃣), many posts online say that Kumoba Pond is too small and there is nothing to see, it is indeed very small, and there are many people, but the colorful red leaves in the autumn season are also worth seeing. .

#fallcolors #100waysoftravel Karuizawa is well known as 'Tokyo garden'. It is located 1 hour journey by Shinkansen from Tokyo. It is gorgeous especially during autumn as you can enjoy the fall colour in a cool weather. It was known during summer to get cool weather too. Highly recommend to ride over the town and enjoy the 'Fall in Love'. For those shopping lovers, advised to visit their Prince Village Karuizawa for tax free luxury items.

#SKIING#TOKYO FREE TRAVEL #TOKYO FAMILY SKIING #TOKYO GOOD PLACE #TOKYO SKIING RECOMMENDED #GLOBAL TRAVEL #100 WAYS TO TRAVEL "Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort"🏂⛷️🏂⛷️🏂Karuizawa is often one of the earliest ski resorts to open in Japan every year❄️❄️❄️. An excellent ski resort very close to Tokyo. There is a novice area, ski basin area, and cable car area in the ski resort. You can rent equipment here. A variety of terrains are planned for beginners and intermediates. The scenery is super beautiful and it's right next to JR, which is very convenient. 👍👍👍👍 ⛄☃️⛄☃️⛄☃️⛄ Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102Japan

Bon Okawa Karuizawa Chocolate Factory in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture Here you can buy various chocolate sweets and even see the manufacturing process👀 There is an eat-in space in the store, and it was a lot of fun to be able to sample the chocolates🙆♀️ There is also free parking👌🏻 Please be sure to go✨️ #0 yen trip November 📍Address: 1323-80 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 389-0102 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-18:00 🅿️: Free parking available

#100 Travel Styles They sell kitchen goods, as well as sweets that are perfect for souvenirs and gifts🩷 There are also freshly baked breads from Miffy Bakery, such as "Miffy Anpan," and baked goods that last for a long time! There are also souvenirs and goods that are only available in the store, so please take a look🎶 _______________________________________ 📍Miffy Forest Kitchen 559 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 389-0102 ⏰9:30-17:00 *Business hours may vary _______________________________________ #Train Trip 2024 #Karuizawa #Day Trip #Outing

#skiing #100 ways to travel #kidsskiing #skiresort #Karuizawaoutletmall #skiresorts 🏂Karuizawa Ski Resort is one of the ski resorts closest to Tokyo, with convenient transportation and can be reached in about 1 hour by Shinkansen. The ski resort is friendly to beginner and intermediate skiers, and the diverse ski trails are mostly flat and scenic. It is one of the few ski resorts in Japan equipped with a large number of snowmaking machines. It opens around November every year, allowing skiers who are itching to ski early. In addition to skiing, the resort also has high-end hotels, shopping centers, hot springs and other facilities, providing a full range of winter vacation experience. 🏂Stay at the Prince Hotel West Building, the warm cabin exudes the aroma of wood. The little secret is that if you put the wine on the balcony, it can be refrigerated. This is the wisdom of life. The disadvantage is that it is a bit far to walk from the cabin area to the cable car entrance with the equipment, so it can be used as a warm-up! 🏂Because the altitude is not very high, the quality and amount of snow here are relatively unsatisfactory among the ski resorts I have visited. Although there are snowmaking machines, they are only limited to the main roads, which reduces the fun of playing on the forest trails. Moreover, the artificial snow is hard. After my friend who was a beginner fell all day, he decided to go to the outlet the next day. 🏂The well-known Karuizawa outlet shopping center can be reached by taking a shuttle bus from the hotel. Basically, I will come here to hang out and find food after training every day. International luxury goods and Japanese brands can generally be found here. The variety is rich and the prices are really amazing. People who are tired of shopping at fake outlets in Taiwan will probably go crazy here. If the kids are tired of shopping with their parents, the children's play area here is quite fun, after all, it has content~~

Japan, a country with distinct four seasons, has welcomed the most beautiful autumn. Of course, you must go to enjoy the maple leaves in autumn! The sky full of red leaves is romantic and elegant, with layered colors, and the scenery is beautiful no matter how you photograph it. Let's take you away from the crowds and focus on the areas around Tokyo. We will share with you a small but definitely autumn-filled place that will satisfy all your fantasies. If you like to enjoy the maple leaves and the natural beauty, don't miss it! Hotel address: Hoshino, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 🍁 Sitting on the terrace of the guest room of HOSHINOYA Karuizawa, you can easily enjoy the red leaves all over the mountains, making people feel that they have the whole autumn, not just a field of red leaves 🍂 The snow scenery here in winter is also very charming❄️A place full of secluded holiday feeling🏠 ▪️The hotel has a total of 77 rooms, mainly divided into 3️⃣ types of rooms: water wave house near the water, mountain house with higher terrain and villa with courtyard, each type of which is divided into single-family and duplex type. ▪️If the budget is sufficient, it is recommended to experience the stand-alone water wave house, which is surrounded by water on many sides and has an unshakable view😉 ▪️All room types have large windows. No matter which room you choose to stay in, as long as you open the window, you can see the healing beauty of nature and hear the sound of gurgling water~ ▪️🍃Features: Surrounded by Mount Asama, it draws on the design of traditional Japanese villages to provide a quiet environment. Terraced Fields Resting Platform: 28 specially designed seats, each offering a view of the changing beauty of the four seasons. 🍃Experience activity: Sunrise coffee: Watch the sunrise over the terraced fields in the morning with fresh coffee. Afternoon tea: Enjoy an exquisite afternoon tea under the shade of trees. Kaiseki cuisine: special Kaiseki cuisine served under the stars at night. The HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Rice Fields Rest Area is not only a place to rest, but also a great place to experience the natural beauty. Come to the HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Rice Terraces Rest Area and feel the resonance with nature!

📍 Hand-made Soba Honjin At the end of February, Karuizawa is still a dreamy scene of falling snow. At this time, I just want to enjoy a bowl of hot soup noodles to warm myself up. This is an authentic udon noodle shop that only accepts cash and only speaks Japanese. However, with a translator, you can still get by without any issues. The udon noodles come in both cold and hot varieties. They are very simple but delicious. Especially with the tatami mats inside, it has an even more Japanese style. In addition, their oden is also very delicious! The soup udon is very tasty. If you come to Karuizawa, you should definitely try this place out!

Walking through the old Karuizawa Ginza Pass is a must-do, because even locals recommend it! Although this is an attraction, but you will see not only tourists, most of them are Japanese 🫢 There are many small shops here, miffy and snoopy fans note, there is a miffy snoopy store on this street, remember to grab limited items! This street also has a lot of Karuizawa delicacies, and you can sweep the street, and you can enter the restaurant to eat slowly, I tried a pizza wrap called Roabee, super surprising 🫶🏻 Convenient location, remember to come and walk 😆 #globaltravel #Japan #Karuizawa

Hoshinoya Karuizawa is always mentioned as one of the must-stay hot spring inns. 🕊️ With a site area of approximately 13,000 tsubo, it feels more like a village than a hotel, surrounded by rich nature. 🌿 A walk around the entire area takes about 15 minutes. 🚶 The river flowing through the center has spots that look like floating islands, where you can see ducks swimming gracefully. 🤍 In early July, when I stayed, I also saw some baby ducks, which was very soothing. 🥰 〒389-0194 Hoshino, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

Take the Hoshinoya shuttle bus or taxi from the station and it only takes about 10 minutes to reach the HOSHINOYA reception desk in the Karuizawa Hoshinoya area. Not only this HOSHINOYA, but also other properties visited (such as Fuji and Tokyo) have adopted the concept of separating the reception desk and the front desk. This is relatively novel and can create a strong resort feeling, as if you have entered the hotel. The front door of Hoshinoya is completely isolated from the world🍁 The service starts from the moment of welcoming guests. The reception area is quite low-key and small. The walls are decorated with old photos of Hoshino's pioneering work in the Karuizawa area. A service staff began to perform on a copper percussion instrument in the corner of the room, and the welcome drink was grape juice 🥂 instead of tea as I imagined. After filling out a simple form, the check-in procedure is completed. At this point, Hoshinoya has also removed the credit card pre-authorization link, making the check-in procedure more enjoyable. After checking in, guests need to take a special car to move to their room. The service staff enthusiastically introduced the facilities in the area and the precautions for the guest rooms, and sent a map and activity list of the hotel area. It really felt like a resort. What was even more gratifying was that the map and activity arrangements were corresponding. Chinese version. There are a total of 77 guest rooms in Hoshinoya Karuizawa🏨, which are roughly divided into three types: water houses near the water, mountain-facing rooms on higher ground, and villas with courtyards. Each type is divided into single-family and single-family rooms. Stacked type. If you have enough budget, it is recommended to experience a single-family water wave house. It is surrounded by water on many sides and is an unbeatable choice in terms of landscape.

The best time to see autumn leaves in Karuizawa is from late October to early November. The temperature difference in one day is large, so the colors are vivid! This time, we recommend "Hotel Indigo Karuizawa". It's a little far from the city center (there is a free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station), but you can do everything within the hotel grounds, so it's perfect for staying in. The autumn leaves in the courtyard are particularly stunning and eye-catching! ️ It is lit up at night and has a bar counter, so you can sit on the sofa by the fire pit next to it, wrapped in a blanket, and enjoy a hot alcoholic drink, which makes you feel great! 😍 It's very cold in the mornings and evenings, so be sure to bring warm clothes! By the way, this hotel values ​​nature by transplanting the plants instead of cutting them down when building the hotel❣️ It just opened in the summer of 2022. Everywhere you look, it's beautiful, and it was built with inspiration from Karuizawa culture and nature. You can see the view even just by using the restaurant, and the restaurant also has terrace seats, so you can enjoy nature♥️ Please go and check it out✨ -------------------------------------------------- Hotel Indigo Karuizawa 39-18 Yashikizoe, Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0111 Car From Usui Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway, take Prefectural Route 43 for about 10 km, then take National Route 18 for 1.4 km. In winter, winter tires and chains may be required on roads in the Karuizawa area. Train Nearest station: From the south exit of JR Karuizawa Station, take the hotel shuttle for about 5 minutes (no reservation required) Check the shuttle bus schedule on the website. -------------------------------------------------- #accommodationtrip #domestictravel #accommodationreport #karuizawa #karuizawatrip #karuizawahotel #hotelindigokaruizawa #hotel #hotelstay #beginningofautumn #autumnleaves

It's very convenient to take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Karuizawa, about 1 hour by car. After arriving at Karuizawa Station, Hoshinoya Karuizawa has two free shuttles from Karuizawa Station to the hotel every day (14:50 and 16:10). 🍃Environment Hoshinoya Karuizawa Hotel is built according to the terrain🏨, the whole design is terraced, combining natural waterscape and architecture. The hotel's lobby and detached rooms are distributed by the water💦, creating a quiet atmosphere, especially suitable for leisure. The room design is unique, and some rooms even have singing bowl performances, listening to the sound of singing bowls to relax. Although the architectural design of the hotel is beautiful, it may not be very friendly to people with mobility difficulties because the buildings are distributed on the hillside and there are stairs everywhere, and there are no elevator facilities🛗. ♨️Hot spring experience Hoshinoya Karuizawa Hotel has two main hot spring areas: Indoor hot spring: The main theme is meditation and relaxation, the overall atmosphere is dim🎑, very suitable for relaxation and meditation. Outdoor hot spring: Outdoor soup pool among natural forests🌳, you can experience the freshness of the open-air hot spring, especially in the cold❄️ weather to feel the warm spring water. Many foreign guests prefer this outdoor hot spring, which is closer to nature. In addition, the hotel's rooms are also equipped with private hot spring pools. 🎠Surrounding entertainment ✅Karuizawa Kogen Church: This is one of the famous attractions in Karuizawa. It is open for visits when there is no wedding during the day. There is a summer-limited "Candle Night" event in the evening. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance on the official website. The church is famous for its unique design and romantic atmosphere. ✅New Art Museum: If you want to visit the small church designed by Kengo Kuma, you need to enter with a guided tour. The visiting time is 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 every day. Remember to arrange time in advance to avoid missing it. ✅Stone Church: The church is located in a lush forest, combining the five natural elements of stone, wood, light, who, and green. Each element gives the building profound meaning and aesthetic value. ⚠️Tips: The Kogen Church is in the opposite direction of the entrance, a 5-minute walk. You can visit together

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West, located in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, is an all-season resort destination. With its rich natural landscapes and diverse activity facilities, visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the year, whether it's cherry blossoms in spring, a summer retreat, autumn foliage, or winter skiing. The hotel offers a variety of accommodation options, including comfortable double rooms, luxurious suites, and standalone cottages to meet the needs of different travelers. In 2021, the hotel underwent a comprehensive renovation and introduced the new hot spring facility 'MOMIJI HOT-SPRING,' allowing guests to experience ultimate relaxation while enjoying the natural scenery. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is just a two-minute walk from the hotel, featuring numerous brand stores and restaurants, making it a paradise for shopping and food enthusiasts. The hotel's surrounding gardens offer different sceneries throughout the year, with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and winter snow. Karuizawa Prince Hotel West not only provides a comfortable accommodation environment but also boasts rich natural landscapes and diverse activity facilities. Whether it's a family trip, a romantic getaway, or a gathering with friends, this place ensures an unforgettable vacation.

The spa facility Meditation Bath at Hoshinoya Karuizawa♨️ The hot spring with natural flowing water is wonderful on its own, but the service of offering Karuizawa beer and apple juice freely on the terrace of the Meditation Bath as a 'post-bath moment' was also amazing🥹🍺 A drink after a bath is exceptional😆✨ The gradually darkening view from the terrace was also very beautiful🕊️🤍 ◻︎Time: 15:00-19:00 〒389-0194 Hoshino, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture IN/OUT 15:00-12:00

A day trip to Karuizawa using the Shinkansen and Shinano Railway Recommended spots ☑︎MMoP(1) Miyota, where the facility is located, is a town rich in nature at the southern foot of Mt. Asama On a clear day, you can see Mt. Asama beautifully ☑︎Shinano Railway(2) Even if you only ride a few stations, you'll feel great⤴︎ You can get on the ticket with a date stamp ☑︎Bronco(3) Opens at 9:00 When I got off the Shinkansen, I had breakfast here The crispy crepes I was given were delicious♡ As an aside, the trout they cooked for me was The host was also a wonderful person lol ☑︎Karuizawa Common Grounds (4.5.6) If you get off at Nakakaruizawa, which is one stop from Karuizawa Station, it's a 15-minute walk A facility in the forest built in 2023 𓂃𓈒艸 You'll forget the passage of time while reading a book or eating on the terrace ☑︎MMoP (7.8.9.10) Return to Nakakaruizawa Station and walk to Miyota Station in about 5 minutes The entire facility is a wonderful place with art 𓂃𓈒𓏸 There are also stores where you can enjoy dining and shopping We also recommend "PHOTO MIYOTA", which is being held until 9/16 ⭐︎ #Nagano Trip #Nagano Sightseeing #Karuizawa #Nakakaruizawa #Miyota #Shinano Railway #Domestic Travel

It takes just over an hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo. It's perfect for a day trip, so I visit regularly. This is a forest complex that opened in Nakakaruizawa in 2023. There is also a bookstore, restaurants, and an international school. The shops are scattered along the path, so you can walk around like you're strolling. The terrace in the shade of the trees is very pleasant. We had scones and iced coffee, and time flew by while we were chatting. There are chairs in the bookstore where you can sit and read a book. The soba noodles in the forest were also delicious! I'll try to visit again in a different season __________ 𖠿 Karuizawa Common Grounds 𖠱 1690-1 Toriibara, Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 15 minutes walk from the south exit of Nakakaruizawa Station on the Shinano Railway Line __________ #KaruizawaCommonGrounds #shozocoffee #osobar #KaruizawaBookstore #Nakakaruizawa #NaganoTrip #NaganoTourism #DomesticTrip

The exclusive afternoon tea for one group per day at Hoshinoya Karuizawa is simply the best! Starting from June 1, 2024, this afternoon tea is priced at 9,000 yen and offers a highly satisfying experience. The portions are generous, but everything is so delicious that you can keep eating. It includes free-flow champagne. Make sure to enjoy it at the Tanada Lounge on a sunny day while taking in the beautiful scenery. It might be just right to have it as a lunch. Hoshinoya Karuizawa Address: Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0194 Phone number: 050-3134-8091

Hoshinoya Karuizawa has detached-style rooms, a hot spring and sauna with natural spring water, and a free lounge service where you can relax... It was a very satisfying inn with all the things you would want. We decided to have breakfast in our room instead of in the restaurant. They set it up on the terrace, which was great! There were surprisingly few bugs, and we enjoyed a luxurious breakfast while feeling the pleasant breeze. The menu seems to be slightly different from the restaurant, but it was very satisfying. [Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Address: Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 389-0194 Phone number: 050-3134-8091 #Travelingwithme#TriptoKaruizawa #KaruizawaHotel #KaruizawaTourism

As we approach the summer holidays, we've put together a list of recommended spots for the summer ☺︎ We've selected places that we've actually been to and really enjoyed! 2nd photo: #Karuizawa, famous as a summer resort 🍃 It's cooler than the city center, and there's plenty of gourmet food and sightseeing! The famous streets are full of tourists, but there aren't many people around the station or #YagasakiPark, so we were able to relax! 3rd photo: #KaruizawaPrinceHotelWest, rich in nature In addition to the hotel, the garden is quite large, making it perfect for a walk! Even though there were people there, I didn't hear any of them in the hallway or in the guest room☺︎ 4th photo: Kagawa's small island #Ogijima It takes about 2-3 hours to get around the island, but there are many cats to greet you on the island🐈 5th photo: #Yashimaru, the newly opened on top of Mt. Yashima #Yashimaru Cafe has tanuki cakes that were very cute! 6th photo: #Miyajima, where #Itsukushima Shrine is located ⛩ Both the food and sightseeing are great, but the sunsets were also beautiful and captivating! Every place was wonderful, so please use this as a reference for your summer☁️ #0 yen trip #trip #summer vacation #domestic trip #Karuizawa #Karuizawa Prince Hotel West #Ogijima #Kagawa #Miyajima #Hiroshima

Nestled in the serene town of Karuizawa, the Karuizawa Marriott Hotel at 4339 Nagakura offers a tranquil escape with a sprinkle of luxury. 🏞️🛀 Imagine stepping into a spacious Junior Suite, upgraded for a touch of elegance. While I hoped for a room with an open-air bath, the expansive space with traditional Japanese touches was a delight in itself. Pro tip: Book a room with a hot spring bath for an unparalleled private soak—trust me, it's worth it! The hotel's large public bath, especially enchanting during snowy winters, offers both indoor and outdoor experiences. And if you're an early bird, you might just get the serene hot spring all to yourself for that perfect snapshot (shh, it's our little secret). ❄️📸 Getting around is a breeze with the hotel's free shuttle service to Karuizawa Station and nearby ski resorts. If you're driving, you'll find the local shopping plazas and scenic spots conveniently accessible. 🚗🛍️ Luxury amenities aren't just confined to your room. Dive into a sumptuous pool or rejuvenate at the spa, followed by a gastronomic journey at the hotel's dining venues. 🍴✨ For a slice of heaven with a dash of opulence, Karuizawa Marriott is your go-to destination. Soak, relax, and indulge in the heart of Japan's countryside! #Karuizawa #KaruizawaHotel #KaruizawaTravel