VISIT KARUIZAWA: 30 BEST THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND THE CELEBRATED RESORT TOWN

Karuizawa is one of Japan's most famous and popular mountain resort towns, offering a fantastic range of accommodation, dining and activities.…Karuizawa is one of Japan's most famous and popular mountain resort towns, offering a fantastic range of accommodation, dining and activities.…

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Based in Nagano, we can arrange private tours and charters from Karuizawa to the Snow Monkeys and more!…Based in Nagano, we can arrange private tours and charters from Karuizawa to the Snow Monkeys and more!…

BOOK YOUR HOTEL IN KARUIZAWA

Karuizawa offers some of Central Japan's best accommodation including high-end hotels and traditional guesthouses.…Karuizawa offers some of Central Japan's best accommodation including high-end hotels and traditional guesthouses.…

JOSHINETSU KOGEN NATIONAL PARK

Discover Japan's fourth largest national park - a diverse alpine region and home to two of Japan's most active volcanoes.…Discover Japan's fourth largest national park - a diverse alpine region and home to two of Japan's most active volcanoes.…

KUSATSU ONSEN 'YUBATAKE'

Translating as 'hot water field', Kusatsu Onsen's 'yubatake' feeds the towns many hot spring guesthouses with abundant thermal water.…Translating as 'hot water field', Kusatsu Onsen's 'yubatake' feeds the towns many hot spring guesthouses with abundant thermal water.…

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(General)

30 Things to Do Around Karuizawa & Where to Stay

Only 70-minutes from Tokyo using the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Karuizawa is one of Japan's…

(General)

25 Things to Do Around Ueda / Bessho Onsen & Where to Stay

Conveniently located between Nagano and Karuizawa, Ueda and the nearby hot spring tow…

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25 Things to Do Around Kusatsu Onsen & Where to Stay

One of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, Kusatsu Onsen sits high in the Joshintes…

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Best Places to Stay in Karuizawa

Popular with Tokyoites, the more wealthy of whom often have second homes in the area,…

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Best Places to Stay In & Around Kusatsu Onsen

Instantly recognisable thanks to its iconic 'yubatake', Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan…

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Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort

Despite being one of Nagano’s larger resorts and easy to get to from Tokyo, Sugadaira…

Tours

(Day Tour)

1-Day Tour from Nagano and Karuizawa: Unwind in Kusatsu Onsen

Spots:
NaganoKaruizawaKusatsu
Pick-up:
Nagano CityKaruizawa
Drop-off:
Nagano CityKaruizawa
¥24,800
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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Karuizawa: Colors of the Season at Ashikaga Flower Park

Spots:
NaganoKaruizawaAshikaga
Pick-up:
Nagano CityKaruizawa
Drop-off:
Nagano CityKaruizawa
¥29,800
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[START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:
NaganoSnow MonkeyKaruizawa
Pick-up:
Karuizawa
Drop-off:
Karuizawa
¥160,000 ~ / group
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How to Get to Karuizawa

Located approximately 170KM to the north-west of Tokyo, Karuizawa is a small mountain…

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How to Get to Ueda & Bessho Onsen

Reaching Ueda from Tokyo, Karuizawa, Nagano, Toyama and Kanazawa is a simple journey …

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How to Get to Kusatsu Onsen

As one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, visiting Kusatsu Onsen is well-worth …

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HAKUBA → KARUIZAWA

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HAKUBA→ KUSATSU

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NAGANO STN → KARUIZAWA

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NAGANO STN → KUSATSU

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KARUIZAWA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3H)→ KARUIZAWA

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Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo--Nagano--Toyama--Kanazawa--Tsuruga)

Known by many international visitors simply as the ‘Bullet Train’, Japan’s 'Shinkanse…

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From Karuizawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

As a convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line - which runs from Tokyo to Kanaz…

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable

The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line runs from Tokyo Station to Tsuruga Station and is one of…

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Karuizawa Station

Located approximately 170km to the north-west of Tokyo, Karuizawa is a small mountain…

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Hokuriku Arch Pass

Many international visitors to Japan will follow a route that takes them from Tokyo t…

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JR East Pass

Japan’s 'Shinkansen' network – often referred to as the ‘Bullet Train’ by internation…
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Charters

Private Charters

HAKUBA → KARUIZAWA

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Karuizawa
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HAKUBA→ KUSATSU

Duration:
3-4 Hours
Spots:
Hakuba, Kusatsu
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NAGANO STN → KARUIZAWA

Duration:
1-2 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Karuizawa
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NAGANO STN → KUSATSU

Duration:
2-3 Hours
Spots:
Nagano, Kusatsu
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KARUIZAWA → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3H)→ KARUIZAWA

Duration:
5-6 Hours
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Snow Monkey, Karuizawa
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Activities

(Onsen)

Kusatsu Onsen

Famous throughout for its abundant volcanic water and dramatic setting, Kusatsu Onsen…
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Ashikaga Flower Park

Located in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, the Ashikaga Flower Park makes for a g…
(Local Food & Drink / Shopping)

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

Located directly across from Karuizawa Station, the Prince Shopping Plaza boasts more…
(Local Food & Drink / Arts & Culture / Shopping)

Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

Karuizawa city is in many ways, a town of two halves divided by its shinkansen statio…
(Local Food & Drink / Shopping)

Harunire Terrace

Located in Naka-Karuizawa, approximately 4km to the west of the town centre, Harunire…
(Onsen)

Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu

Only a short distance from Harunire Terrace, Hohino Onsen Tombo-no-yu is a stylish an…
(Nature & Adventure)

Shiraito Falls

Shiraito Falls is a small but scenic waterfall located in the forests to the north of…
(Snow Activities)

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Snow Resort

Operated the Prince Hotel group, Karuizawa Ski Resort is perhaps the most readily acc…
(Arts & Culture)

Hiroshi Senju Museum

Located in popular mountain resort town of Karuizawa, the Hirosthi Senju Museum profi…
(Nature & Adventure)

Onioshidashi Volcanic Park

Said to be the most active volcano on Honshu – Japan’s main island – Mt. Asama is one…
(Top Attractions)

Bessho Onsen

Bessho Onsen blends the historic and retro with pure relaxation, as one of Nagano’s b…
(Local Food & Drink / Arts & Culture / Top Attractions)

Ueda Castle

The third largest city in Nagano Prefecture, Ueda is home to Ueda Castle, once the ho…
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Kusatsu Onsen 'Yubatake'

Lying in the heart of Kusatsu Onsen, the town’s ‘yubatake’ is an iconic sight, instan…
(Arts & Culture)

‘Yumomi’ Performance

‘Yumomi’ is a daily performance taking place in Kusatsu Onsen every day, during which…
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities)

Mount Shirane

Located in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park Mt. Shirane – often referred to as Kusa…
(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities)

Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route

Open from May to mid/late-November, the Japanese National Route 292, otherwise known …
(Onsen)

Manza Onsen

One of Central Japan’s most dramatic hot spring areas, Manza Onsen is a small but uni…
(Onsen)

Minakami Onsen

Another of Gunma Prefectures famous four hot spring towns – along with Kusatsu, Shima…
(Onsen)

Shima Onsen

This quiet hot spring town is set in a beautiful forested landscape and along with th…
(Onsen)

Ikaho Onsen

Ikaho Onsen is one of four famous hot spring towns in Gunma Prefecture – along with t…
(Arts & Culture)

Myogi Shrine

Sitting beneath the imposing jagged peaks of Mt Myogi, Myogi Shrine is a stunning yet…
(Arts & Culture)

Tomioka Silk Mill

Established by the Meiji government in 1872, the mill embodies the push to modernize …
(Wildlife)

Gunma Safari Park

One of only two safari parks in Japan, Gunma Safari Park is home to over 100 species …
(Nature & Adventure / Wildlife)

Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary

Located in the popular mountain resort town of Karuizawa, the Karuizawa Wild Bird San…
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Hotels

Utsukushigahara Kogen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Sugadaira Kogen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Karuizawa Prince Hotel

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
¥20,000 - ¥40,000
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Kusatsu Onsen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Karuizawa: Karuizawa Station Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Karuizawa: Old Ginza / Kyukaruizawa Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Karuizawa: Naka-Karuizawa Station Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Ueda Station Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Manza Onsen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Shima Onsen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Ikaho Onsen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Minakami Onsen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Bessho Onsen Area

Karuizawa & Kusatsu
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Events

(Arts & Culture)

Ueda Sanada Festival

Taking place each year on the last Saturday of April, the ‘Ueda Sanada Festival’ cele…
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