Model Course] Karuizawa Day Trip Plan with “Winter” Theme (4 hours)

Model Course

This course is an efficient tour by cab of spots where you can learn more about historic Karuizawa. These spots are also related to the Karuizawa Web Test.

You can also book a charter cab by the hour by clicking "Click here to book a cab" at the bottom of the page.
・Participants can charter a cab at any time of their choice, either departing from or arriving in Karuizawa.
・Participants can set their own itinerary as long as it includes Karuizawa's nature and historical buildings.
・Chartered cabs are available from 1 hour and up.

Karuizawa Station
Usui Pass Gazebo
Shiraito Highland Way/SoHan_2EE4↩押 Highway
one of the six administrators of a Zen temple who substitutes for the chief priest
Karuizawa Station

SPOT 1

Karuizawa Station

Base for sightseeing in Karuizawa

Karuizawa Station is easily accessible by the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line, which takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from Tokyo Station and 2 hours from Kanazawa Station, and is the base for sightseeing in Karuizawa, served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line and the Shinano Railway.
Meet at Karuizawa Station and depart

Approximately 20 minutes by cab

SPOT 2

Usui Pass Gazebo

Mt. Asama crowned with snow

The Usui Pass Gazebo is located at an elevation of 1,200 meters above sea level.
Located on the border between Nagano and Gunma prefectures, it offers a wonderful view of the Myogi mountain range to the east and Mount Asama to the west.

(Stay about 30 minutes)

Approximately 45 minutes by cab

SPOT 3

Shiraito Highland Way/SoHan_2EE4↩押 Highway

Popular Dry Broad

Shiraito Highland Way is a sightseeing toll road that connects Mikasa Street in Old Karuizawa to Shiraito Falls through a beautiful forest.
The Yeoshi Highway is a sightseeing toll road that connects Mine-no-chaya to Oniooshidashi, where the grandeur of Mount Asama looms close at hand.

SPOT 4

one of the six administrators of a Zen temple who substitutes for the chief priest

Lava Art

Onishidashien is a sightseeing spot where a large amount of lava flowed out from the 1783 eruption of Mt.
A promenade that circles the park has been developed for visitors to enjoy a stroll. On the walking path, visitors can observe oddly shaped rocks that look like works of art and many alpine plants.
From the "Sengenzan Kannon-do" (temple) in the park, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of Mount Asama and Mount Shirane as well as Onishidai-en, which stretches all around the park.

During the winter season, visitors can enjoy the beautiful contrast of lava and snow.

(Stay for about 45 minutes)

Approximately 40 minutes by cab

SPOT 5