Things to do in Karuizawa/Saku/Komoro

• Age 3～Age 69
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 08:30

-Karuizawa is surrounded by beautiful mountains and is known as a perfect place for ecotourism. -Hikawa Shrine has been loved as a sacred place for matchmaking and love fulfillment since ancient times. -Koedo Warehouse District plays a very important role in preserving traditional architecture.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is Picchio's signature tour. While walking through "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest", you can observe seasonal creatures. The walking distance is just under 2 kilometers. Anyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Watch as flying squirrels spread their cape-like bodies wide and fly into the forest at dusk. Thanks to years of research, their ecology and flight routes are well understood, so the sighting rate is over 95% (2022: 96.89% / 2023: 97.85%). The dynamic flight scenes will make you cheer in surprise. <Opening hours> March 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:30-19:00 21st-31st 17:30-19:00 April 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:45-19:15 21st-31st 17:45-19:15 May 1st-10th 18:00-19:30 11th-20th 18:10-19:40 21st-31st 18:20-19:50 June 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:30-20:00 July 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:15-19:45August 1st-10th 18:15-19:45 11th-20th 18:00-19:30 21st-31st 17:50-19:20September 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:20-18:50 21st-31st 17:00-18:30October 1st-10th 16:50-18:20 11th-20th 16:30-18:00 21st-31st 16:20-17:50November 1st-10th 16:15-17:45 11th-20th 16:00-17:30 21st-31st 16:00-17:30

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

≪Entrance ticket (Entrance to the Strawberry House only)≫ This ticket is for customers who do not want to pick strawberries but only want to enter the Strawberry House. ▼Introducing the plan▼From this season, we will charge an admission fee as a facility maintenance fee. If you are 4 years old or older and wish to enter the strawberry house without picking strawberries, please purchase an admission ticket. Thank you for your understanding. *If you do not wish to enter the Strawberry House, such as when purchasing souvenirs or smoothies, there is no need to purchase an admission ticket. *Customers applying for the strawberry picking experience do not need to purchase a separate admission ticket, as each strawberry picking plan includes an "admission fee." *If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. ▼ Information about our garden ▼ ★★ Ranked in the top of the annual strawberry picking popularity ranking ★★ (1st place in 2019, 1st place in 2022, 4th place in 2023: Hokuriku Koshinetsu area / Ikoyo research) Strawberry picking house Located on a plateau at an altitude of 1,000m, the difference in temperature between day and night produces strawberries with a rich flavor. Through the time-consuming cold treatment (exposing the strawberries to the cold) and manual bud picking (thinning), the yield will be lower, but we are using our craftsmanship to create strawberries with a richer flavor that you have never tasted before. . About 10 minutes by car from Nakakaruizawa Station, it is located in the firefly village with a great view on the majestic Mt. Asama.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The required time for a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Tokyo, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips of more than two days (if the return point is outside Tokyo on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from becoming fatigued. * The departure time can be freely selected according to your request, and the itinerary and sightseeing spots can be freely customized according to your wishes. * Tourist hire cars are available in vehicles suitable for 6 and 9 passengers, and we also provide pick-up and drop-off services, so you can arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. * All vehicles provided comply with Japanese law, and drivers have more than 3 years of driving experience. * We provide services in multiple languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, and English. * Karuizawa Day Tour (Example) * * 8:55 Pick up customers in a tourist hire car At the time of departure, the driver will arrive at the location specified in advance and wait for you. *10:00 Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa) There are many waterfalls named Shiraito Falls in Japan, and in addition to Karuizawa, Shiraito Falls in Shizuoka Prefecture is also registered as a World Heritage Site as a component part of Mt. Fuji. Karuizawa's Shiraito Falls is not very high at 3m, but it is 70m wide. Hundreds of groundwater flow like white threads between the curved rock walls. *11:30 Kumoba Pond Kumoba Pond is located in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, and is easily accessible by walking for 15 minutes from Karuizawa Station. The nature changes with the seasons, and it is also affectionately known as "Swan Lake" because swans fly there in winter. You can go around the pond in about 20 minutes and enjoy a stroll or bicycle ride in a quiet space. The water of Kumoba Pond is very clear, so you can see the scenery reflected on the water surface. In particular, the autumn leaves and winter snow scenery are recommended. The best time to see the autumn leaves is from late October to early November, and the red-stained trees are reflected on the water. *13:00Harunire TerraceHarunire Terrace is built along the Yukawa River that flows through Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. The facility is based on the concept of everyday life in Karuizawa, and is filled with unique shops and restaurants. Making use of the more than 100 elm trees that originally grew there, several buildings are connected by wooden decks. The view is like a "small town". This is a spot where you can enjoy shopping and dining in the comfortable climate of Karuizawa, which is also known as a villa area. During the rainy season, you can enjoy the "umbrella sky" where colorful umbrellas color the sky. *15:00Kyu-Karuizawa GinzaKyu-Karuizawa Ginza is located in Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. During the Taisho era, it developed as a shopping district in Karuizawa, which flourished as a summer resort due to the pioneering efforts of Canadian missionaries. Currently, it has become a thriving tourist destination attracting many tourists from both within Japan and overseas.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Recommended points: Rare summer/autumn strawberries grown in the nature-rich Karuizawa Plateau. Harvesting experience with 250g of strawberries picked by hand. You can take home the strawberries you picked yourself! Great for rainy day activities. 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. Great for sightseeing in Karuizawa! You can pick the strawberries carefully and enjoy them at your leisure at the hotel, your home, or the reception's rest area. Recommended for families with small children. Plan introduction: This is a pick-and-pick strawberry picking, so you can pick 250 grams of strawberries from a raised bench. The plan includes the fee for picking a 250 gram pack. *Main varieties: The varieties that can be picked vary depending on the season. Karuizawa Summer Queen: A new variety developed by Shinshu University in Nagano Prefecture. It is particularly sweet and rich among summer/autumn strawberries. "Summer Queen" is a registered trademark of Karuizawa Garden Farm, and is a very rare variety with a low yield. This is a summer/autumn strawberry that is red all the way through. <<Pechika Honoka>> This is a premium variety of summer/autumn strawberry that has an especially excellent taste. We obtained special permission and started cultivating it in 2021. The flesh is white, and it has a creamy sweetness like strawberry milk. It is a rare variety that can only be enjoyed at a few strawberry picking locations in Japan. ▼ What are summer/autumn strawberries? ▼ Strawberries that can be harvested from early summer to early December are called summer/autumn strawberries. Since the summer in Japan is generally hot, domestic strawberry production was originally low and rare, but our farm is able to grow strawberries even during the summer by taking advantage of the cool climate that is unique to the plateau. Summer/autumn strawberries are a variety that are characterized by their refreshing sweet and sour taste, but the fresh, ripe strawberries that are unique to strawberry picking are sweet and satisfying even when eaten as is! We have received positive feedback. Please enjoy the strawberries that our farm, which is committed to strawberry cultivation throughout the year, has carefully created with many ingenuity! ▼About our farm▼Karuizawa is located at an altitude of 1,000m. You can enjoy strawberry picking in an all-weather vinyl greenhouse with the majestic Mt. Asama in front of you. It is a natural environment blessed with clean water and air, so much so that fireflies fly around in the summer. It is conveniently located about 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Harunire Terrace (Hoshino Resort Tombo no Yu), and JR Karuizawa Station. Enjoy strawberry picking as part of your sightseeing in Karuizawa♪ The summer and autumn strawberry greenhouses have a pleasant view and are all raised to make picking easy. They are also perfect as an activity on rainy days. We look forward to seeing you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A mountain called "Table Mountain" because of its gentle mountain shape like a table. The altitude is 1256m, and the roads are well maintained and easy to walk, so it is a popular mountain destination for Karuizawa residents. From the top you can see Mt. Asama close up and Mt. Fuji far away if it is clear. If you are lucky, you may meet an antelope on the way! ? The end of the trek is to Karuizawa's most scenic spot, "Kumobaike." Fresh green in the spring and autumn leaves in the autumn are reflected on the surface of the lake, giving a beautiful view of the four seasons. Kumoba Pond Parking Lot ⇒ Remote mountain trekking (about 2,5 hours) ⇒ Kumoba Pond (about 20 minutes) ⇒ Kumoba Pond Parking Lot * If you wish, you can arrange a transfer from your accommodation to the Kumobaike Parking Lot. ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Nature trekking with a dedicated guide to the summit of Mt. Ko-Asama at the foot of Mt. Asama. Mt. Ko-Asama is a parasitic volcano at the eastern foot of Mt. Asama, with an elevation of 1,655m. As you head to the summit, your guide will explain the origins and vegetation of Mt. Asama. The round trip takes about two and a half hours, so even first-time climbers, regardless of age or gender, can easily join us. From the summit covered in volcanic gravel, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Asama and a magnificent view. For experienced climbers and intermediate and advanced climbers, we can also arrange climbing Mt. Kurobanzayama, with an elevation of 2,404m, which offers a wonderful panorama, and Mt. Maekake, which is 2,524m and closest to the crater of Mt. Asama!

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

While cycling, pottering the classic spots in Karuizawa (slow cycling). If you rent a Bicycle rental in front of Karuizawa Station, first go to "Kumobaike", the most scenic spot in Karuizawa. After getting off the bicycle and taking a walk, you will pass through the wooded villa area and head to the former Karuizawa. While visiting the small alley of the old alley of Karuizawa, you can visit the St. Paul's Association, the show memorial chapel, We will guide you to classic spots such as the Karuizawa Kai Tennis Court, which is famous for the romance of His Majesty the Emperor and Empress. We will also introduce you to gourmet foods and shopping spots that you know only in Karuizawa. We will guide you to Karuizawa, which is not known in the guidebook. It is a flat road, so you can participate regardless of age or sex. There is also a tandem (two-seater) unique to Karuizawa for families and couples ♪ ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The Usui Pass was once said to be the most difficult part of the Nakasendo. In this tour, we will aim at the viewing platform from the former Karuizawa Ginza through the promenade of Usui Pass. There is a promenade on the road that goes through the cottage of the grove, and you can reach the viewing platform in about 1.5 hours. From the observatory, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Mount Asama and Mt. Myogi. As this is a handy hiking course, people of all ages can participate. You can freely disperse on the viewing platform, so you can stop at the Kumano Emperor Shrine or take a break at the pass's teahouse. On the way back, you can either return the way you came or take a bus back to the old Karuizawa. Itinerary: Former Karuizawa Ginza ⇒ (Usui Pass Promenade) ⇒ Viewing platform (disbanded on site) * On the way back, either return to the way out or take a bus to the old Karuizawa. ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A city walking tour that touches the history and culture of Karuizawa, centered around the historical district of former Karuizawa. Karuizawa's local guide passes through the villa area and Kumoba Pond with beautiful greenery, While walking the small diameter of the back street that is not listed in the guidebook, Introducing the deep history and culture of Karuizawa. We will also guide you to gourmet spots and shopping spots recommended by Karuizawa locals along the way! You can participate regardless of age or sex because you will walk on a flat road during the whole process. Itinerary: Former Karuizawa Ginza Rotary-St. Paul's Church (Visit the historic church of Karuizawa with Antony Raymond architecture) ～ Towards the depths of old Karuizawa through the water wheel ～ Show Memorial Chapel / Showhouse Memorial Hall (Visit Karuizawa's oldest church built by the missionary AC show, the father of Karuizawa, and the first Karuizawa villa memorial hall) -Back street of old Karuizawa, Show street-Walk through the road of Saisei-Murosei Saisei Memorial Museum (Visit the villa spent by Bungo Muroi Saisei) ～ Vorley's Lane ～ Strolling along the tennis court street ～ Karuizawa Meeting Hall / Union Church / Karuizawa Kai Tennis Court (The meeting hall of architect Volleys who has worked on many architectures in Karuizawa, Union Church, His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Emperor Visit the Karuizawakai tennis court, which is famous for romance tennis courts. Former Naval Colonel, Yujiro Hatta's villa visit / appearance only) -Former Karuizawa Ginza Rotary dissolution ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

＊＊ ... We will plan what kind of shape would be good, where to put the initials, etc.♪ Put a diamond-like gemstone, carve an anniversary or initials... Imagine your special ring! *We also have synthetic stones such as Swarovski's pure brilliant cut zirconia. 2. Finally, it's time to make the ring! We will knead the silver clay according to the completed image. The instructor will support you to finish the shape♪3. Finishing The surface is finished beautifully and it's complete! 4. We will give you a commemorative Instax photo♪ (We will give you one Instax photo) <July to September: For those coming by car> There may be traffic jams in Karuizawa in the summer. Please allow about 30 minutes for your time.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

It is a trekking plan of Mt. Oct. Mid- to late Larch autumn leaves are worth a look.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

Including flowers blooming in trekking route of Asama mountain foot, Professional nature guides will guide you to the natural highlights of the season. It is carefully selected 3 courses to prepare. You can choose from Asama ranch, Koasama mountain, and the pond plain wetland. There are many interesting topics unique to Coco such as wild birds, trees, alpine plants and wildlife. Look out for the best views and great outdoor lunches.

• For Groups