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Highlands covered with larch and white birch trees. A popular
summer resort with a cool climate.
Karuizawa
is situated at the foot of Mt. Asama-yama in southeastern Nagano. It is on a
plateau with an altitude of 1,000 meters and surrounded by Mt. Asama-yama, Mt.
Hanamagari-yama and the Usui-toge Pass. It has thrived as the most popular
international summer resort in Japan since the late 19th century because of its
cool summer climate and breezy environment with many larch and birch trees.
Yagasaki-koen Park, with an area of 46,000 square meters, is located
in front of Karuizawa Station. It is a place for relaxation for local residents.
The old Mikasa Hotel stands on Mikasa-dori Street that runs straight to the
north of the station. Restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and fashion goods
shops stand side by side in the Karuizawa Ginza district, making Karuizawa a
fashionable resort destination for young people.
There are several
rent-a-cycle shops near the station, and many visitors to the area enjoy cycling
through the woods to immerse themselves in the refreshing forest air. Camping
grounds, tennis courts, skating rinks, golf courses and many other well
maintained tourist attractions are located in the surrounding area. The area
also includes the Shiotsubo-onsen and Hoshino-onsen hot springs, so visitors can
enjoy this popular resort throughout the seasons.
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