Visiting natural spots
Enjoy the natures of Karuizawa,surrounded by trees
Picchio ピッキオ
Nature walk tours to watch wild birds and flying squirrels are arranged, to enjoy an encounter with wild life in the woodland.
TEL 0267-45-7777
Address Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi
Access A 7-min. walk from “Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu” bus stop
Opening hours 09:30~17:00
Closed / Holidays No closing day
Karuizawa Lake Garden 軽井沢レイクガーデン
A water-side garden resort, which consists of 8 sections around the lake. Roses and perennial flowers add color throughout the seasons.
TEL 0267-48-1608
Address Lake Newtown, Karuizawa-machi
Access A 10-min. car ride from Karuizawa Station
Guide of price / Fees Admission: Adults ¥1,000 (during rose season
¥1,500), Elementary and junior high school students ¥500
Opening hours Apr. 21 ~ Nov. 5 09:00~17:00 (last admission 16:30) Wednesday, close at 16:00
Closed / Holidays No closing day during the season
Kumoba Pond 雲場池
Popular tourist spot with beautiful scenery in all seasons. The view reflected in the lake is also lovely. It takes about 20 min. to walk the path laid around the lake. You will see carp and ducks on the lake.
Address Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi
Access A 5-min. car ride from Karuizawa Station
Guide of price / Fees Free observation
Shiraito Falls 白糸の滝
Subterranean water from Mt. Asama is falling down the 70-meter wide low rock wall in a form of many strings, like a water curtain.
Address Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi(On the way of the Shiraito Highland Way)
Access A 3-min. walk from “Shiraito-no-taki” bus stop, approx. 25-min. from Karuizawa Station by Kusakaru Koutsu
Guide of price / Fees Free observation
Onioshidashien 鬼押出し園
Scenic spot of lava field that flowed out of Mt. Asama in the 1783 eruption. On the site today, alpine plants and rare luminous moss grow.
TEL 0279-86-4141
Address 1053, Kanbara, Tsumagoi-mura, Gunma-ken
Access It is a 40-min ride by regular bus from Karuizawa Station
Guide of price / Fees Admission: Adults ¥700, Children ¥500
Opening hours 08:00~ 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
“Kyu-Usui-Toge Pass” lookout point 旧碓氷峠見晴台
A magnificent view of the Southern Alps, Yatsugatake mountain, and Mt. Asama can be seen on a fine day. In the old days, foreigners called this spot, “Sunset point”.
Address Touge-machi, Karuizawa-machi
Access A 15-min. car ride from Karuizawa Station
Guide of price / Fees Free observation