Best Spots In Karuizawa

The Huge Shopping Mall In A Resort With The Riches Of NatureKaruizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

The shopping mall is in Karuizawa, one of the most popular resort in Japan and furthermore, it's in front of Karuizawa station. There are many well-known luxury brand stores and outlet ones.

The Long-Established Hotel in KyukaruizawaOtowanomori

This hotel was built in 1982 in Kyukaruizawa. In the winter, you can eat marshmallows by the fireplace, and it is warm and homely.

A Large Garden of a Peaceful Lawn And Well Trimmed TreesThe Prince Villa Karuizawa

I wanna see and spread myself forever on the beautiful green garden. If the weather is good, it will heal you better.

A Shrine Standing on A Border Of Nagano And GummaKumano Kotai Shrine

Located on the top of Usui Touge Pass, a scenic shrine with rich nature. The precinct is on a border of Nagano and Gumma Prefectures. Let's visit this historical shrine with peaceful minds, and stride the border.◎Access: 40 min by car from Usui-karuizawa IC of Joshin'etsu Speed Way

A Little Known But Beautiful WaterfallRyugaeshi-no Taki Waterfall

Though a famous waterfall in Karuizawa is Shiraito, there's a little known one in its downstream. The contrast of white falling in the fresh green was very beautiful. When I visited here, the lights of the sun through the leaves make the fall more beautiful.◎Access: going from the old Karuizawa Ginza Street to the old Mikasa Hotel, you can find Mikasa Gate of Shiraito Highland Way. One way for 400 yen, and round trip for 600 yen.