Karuizawa is located in eastern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the north, east and south. The town is located on an elevator at the foot of Mount Asama, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. The mountain is classed as a Category A active volcano. A small eruption was detected in June 2015. The volcano is actively monitored by scientists and climbing close to the summit is prohibited.

Tour Itinerary

Kumoba Pond is a famous nature attractive spot in Karuizawa town. It is a beautiful spot that reflection of the green forests in the gentle water of the lake. Kumoba Pond is called Swan Lake. Since visitor can look at many kinds of birds. There is a walking road around Kumoba Pond. Especially walking is refreshing and crisp activity.

Kyukaruizawa Ginza-dori (Pass By) is the main center of the Karuizawa resort area. The town has a pleasant atmosphere with chic restaurants and cafes aiming at affording patrons and with forested residential districts made up of holiday villas. Kyu-Karuizawa offers a wide range of shopping opportunities.

Sengataki Fall is one of its most popular attractions. Formed by erosion across a fault line due to deformation in the Earth’s crust, the waterfall is roughly 30 meters tall and marks one end of the gorge.

Shiraito Falls is known as the Greatest Waterfalls in Japan. Clear water is gushing out of precipices between aged Fuji volcano layers and new Fuji volcano layers. Hundreds of falls including big and small one’s flow down from 20m heigh and 150m in width curved precipices. The figure itself looks like plenty of silk yarn flowing down from the precipices.

Karuizawa Lake Garden Explore a natural garden that displays creative harmony between humans and nature.

Old Karuizawa Main Street is on one side, you have the modern and sprawling Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza while on the other, the original town centre – often referred to as Old Karuizawa Ginza Street – offers a more quaint and relaxing experience. Home to many enticing restaurants, cafes and small shops, the Old Karuizawa Ginza Street is a pleasant area to stroll or cycle through. Long popular with Tokyo-ties for its cooler climate in summer and small ski resort and quaint winter atmosphere, any visit to Karuizawa should include adequate time to strolls the streets of the old town centre.