Tsumagoi Cabbage Fields form one of Japan’s most striking rural landscapes, spreading across the highlands north of Mount Asama in wide waves of vivid green. During summer, when much of Japan is…
Asama Volcano Museum offers a clear and engaging introduction to the volcanic forces that have shaped the landscapes, culture, and history of Nagano and the surrounding regions. Located near the base of…
Hoshinoya Karuizawa is not simply a luxury hotel, but a carefully composed mountain village retreat where architecture, landscape, and Japanese philosophy merge into a deeply restorative experience. Hidden within a forested valley near Mount…
Hoshino Onsen Tombo no Yu is the emotional and spiritual heart of the Hoshino Area in Karuizawa. Rather than presenting itself as a luxury spa, this hot spring offers something far more enduring: a deeply authentic…
The Hiroshi Senju Museum is one of the most refined cultural destinations in Karuizawa, a place where contemporary Japanese art, architecture, and nature exist in quiet harmony. Tucked gently into the forested Sengataki area, the…
At first glance, Karuizawa appears serene and composed, defined by cool forests, clear water, and quiet walking paths. Yet beneath this calm surface lies one of Japan’s most powerful natural forces. The region’s landscape,…
Oniooshidashi Lava Field is one of Japan’s most dramatic volcanic landscapes, a vast expanse of solidified lava born from the violent power of Mount Asama. Here, nature does not express itself gently. The terrain…
Mount Asama is the powerful natural force behind Karuizawa—its landscape, climate, and history. Rising to 2,568 meters, Asama is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, not a distant backdrop but a living presence that…
Usui Pass Observation Deck is one of the most dramatic viewpoints near Karuizawa, a place where sweeping mountain scenery meets layers of Japanese history, transportation heritage, and quiet reflection. Perched along the border between…
Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary is one of the town’s most quietly significant places—a protected forest where nature is not staged for display but allowed to exist on its own terms. More than a…