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Rising Field Karuizawa

An athletic facility that fosters children's sense of achievement by allowing them to take on challenges in stages

You can enjoy activities such as athletics, camping, and barbecues.An outdoor resort.We offer various nature experience programs aimed at "enhancing children's life skills" and "deepening family bonds." A popular choice for day trips is the athletic facility "Owl Adventure." It is set with five levels of difficulty, allowing people of a wide range of ages, from 2-year-olds to those in their 80s, to enjoy it. Depending on the level, children may even take the lead over their parents. Some families visit every year to enjoy leveling up.

Create family memories with a barbecue or campfire in the great outdoors

In addition to Owl Adventure, we offer a variety of programs such as "Kids Adventure," where children can take on adventures and nature walks without their parents. You can also enjoy playing in the natural river on the premises. Furthermore, the BBQ lunch is popular for family visits. Since a full set of tools and ingredients is provided, you can visit empty-handed. In the evening, you can also enjoy a "bonfire" time just for your family. If you are visiting for the day, it is best to plan for a full day. If you have time, overnight stays are also possible.

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Programs using the facilities at "Rising Field Karuizawa" are also used for employee training by famous domestic and international companies. These experiences, packed with know-how for deepening team bonds, will also serve as a learning opportunity to discover unexpected sides of your family members.

Rising Field Karuizawa

• 2129 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• 9:00–17:00
• Wednesdays and Thursdays (Open daily from July 20 to August 31)
• Facility usage fee: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen
  Owl Adventure: Low Course 2,800 yen, High Course 3,600 yen *Same price for adults and children
  Bonfire (2-hour limit): High school students and older 3,000 yen/person *Free for junior high school students and younger, must be accompanied by a guardian
• 0267-41-6889
• Paid (500 yen; one vehicle per site is free for overnight guests)
• Eligibility: Owl Adventure. As a guide, for those 80cm or taller and up to 120kg. Those 130cm or shorter must participate with someone 130cm or taller.

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Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Kids Park

Head to a kids' park for some casual fun while out shopping

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is bustling with shoppers. On the lawn next to the food court, there is a kids' park for children aged 0 to 12. The most eye-catching feature is the large "Climbing Dome." It is the first wooden net climbing play structure in Japan where children can get active and play. There are also play structures for children aged 0 to 3, so kids can enjoy themselves according to their age.

Feel the pleasant breeze on the speed slider and swings

Popular with both boys and girls is the speed slider that utilizes the natural slope. It is thrilling and so much fun that they will want to ride it again and again. There are also swings that multiple people can ride, trampolines, and more, making it a spot where you can play to your heart's content in the clear air of Karuizawa. On rainy days, we also recommend visiting "Asobi Park," which has indoor athletics and battery-operated cars, or the "Karuizawa Prince Bowl" bowling alley.

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You can play to your heart's content on fun playground equipment between shopping!

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Kids Park

• Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Immediately from Karuizawa Station South Exit
• 10:00–16:30 *Subject to change or closure depending on weather and daylight hours
• Open every day *Closed in case of bad weather
• 700 yen for 30 minutes, 500 yen for every additional 30 minutes *Admission is free for guardians
• 0267-42-5211
• Free for the first 2 hours after entry. 100 yen per hour thereafter. *Free all day with purchases of 30,000 yen or more

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Nature Kids Forest House

An exceptional outdoor experience that nurtures a child's adventurous spirit

"Nature Kids Mori no Ie" is located on the grounds of the Karuizawa Prince Hotel.
It is packed with exceptional nature experiences that tickle a child's sense of adventure and curiosity.
The highly popular "Kids Challenge" program allows children to enjoy outdoor activities tailored to the season.
The activities contain many elements that foster a child's spirit of challenge.
Also, since children can participate in activities without adult accompaniment, parents can enjoy shopping at the adjacent shopping mall during the program.

No worries on rainy days. Enjoy indoor craft experiences too!

At Nature Kids Mori no Ie, you can also experience indoor crafts.
From items that can be completed with simple coloring and pasting to complex crafts that involve cutting with scissors or assembling three-dimensional pieces, these activities will satisfy both adults and children.
Since you can experience them at any time without a reservation, they are also recommended as activities for sudden bad weather.

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There is a wide range of nature experience programs for children and families that can only be experienced in Karuizawa. It is perfect for creating family memories.

Nature Kids Forest House (hosted by Picchio)

• 1016-75 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• 10-minute walk from Karuizawa Station South Exit
• Operating days vary by month. Please check our website for details.
• Kids Challenge: From 11,000 yen per day, from 5,000 yen per half-day (discounted rates available for bookings via the website)
  Craft experience: From 500 yen
• 0267-42-8114
• Available. Paid (discounts available for participants in the Nature Kids Mori no Ie program)

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Karuizawa Taliesin

Have a blast at this waterfront resort

Karuizawa Taliesin is a leisure facility centered around Lake Shiozawa, featuring art museums, activity facilities, restaurants, and more. Surrounded by the magnificent nature of the changing seasons, it offers a variety of activities for parents and children to enjoy together. On the lake, you can experience rowboats, pedal boats, and bicycle-style water strider boats. Enjoy a 30-minute stroll on the water while admiring the historic buildings that harmonize with the nature and scenery of Karuizawa.
The authentic go-kart course that speeds through the trees and the cycle monorail, where you pedal yourself through the woods, are also popular.

Try the splash balloons for walking on water

At the pool near the go-kart course, the "Splash Balloon," which operates irregularly, is well-received. It is a new type of play equipment where you enter a balloon and walk on the water; it is quite difficult to keep your balance, and rolling around is also fun. It is intended for elementary school students and older. With the large "Splash Roller," which can hold two people, even preschoolers can experience it with their parents. In addition, there are battery-operated cars, kids' archery, bouldering, family golf, and more, making it a spot where you can play all day long.

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It is a place where you can also enjoy the nature of Karuizawa, such as boating, seasonal flowers, and autumn leaves. Ducks and carp swim in the lake, and you can buy feed at the shop.

Karuizawa Taliesin

• 217 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• Approx. 25 minutes on the Karuizawa Town Loop Bus (East/Southbound line) from JR Karuizawa Station, get off at "Kazakoshi Park" and walk for approx. 15 minutes
• 9:00–17:00 (10:00–16:00 in December and January)
• Irregular holidays
  *Please check here for details.
• Adults 900 yen, Children (elementary/junior high school students) 400 yen
  Peynet Museum (includes admission fee) Adults 1,100 yen, Children 500 yen
  Karuizawa Kogen Library Adults 800 yen, Children 400 yen *Admission fee separate
  Beniko Fukasawa Wild Flower Museum Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen *Admission fee separate
  Museum Set Ticket (includes admission fee, Peynet Museum, Karuizawa Kogen Library, and Beniko Fukasawa Wild Flower Museum) Adults 1,600 yen, Children 800 yen
  *Infants and toddlers (0-5 years old) are free for all
• 0267-46-6161
• Paid

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Karuizawa Picture Book Museum

A nostalgic picture book museum

Located in the same "Muse's Forest" as the Erz Toy Museum Karuizawa, this is an art museum specializing in picture books. Focusing on Western picture books, it exhibits rare original drawings and first editions that are one-of-a-kind in the world. The first exhibition building, which resembles a woody log house, features the "History of Western Picture Books" and the "Shinichi Yoshida Collection," which convey the history of world picture books, while the second exhibition building hosts seasonal special exhibitions. The third exhibition building holds a permanent exhibition of Peter Rabbit.

Full of highlights such as a library and gardens

There is no need to worry that children will get bored in the quiet atmosphere. There is also a "Picture Book Library" with a collection of about 1,500 picture books, where you can freely pick them up and read them. Adults might even find a book that brings back memories.
Connecting the museum and the surrounding forest is the "Picturesque Garden," which is as beautiful as a painting. It is also wonderful to take a leisurely stroll through the garden, which resembles the original landscape of Karuizawa that changes with the seasons.

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You can also take your time reading picture books, so it can be enjoyed even with small children.

Karuizawa Picture Book Museum

• 182 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture (Muse no Mori) MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• Approx. 18 minutes by Seibu Kanko Bus (Express Shiozawako Line bound for Kazakoshi Park) from JR Karuizawa Station, get off at "Karuizawa Picture Book Museum" and walk immediately
• May-Oct 9:30-17:00
  Mar, Apr, Nov-Jan 10:00-16:00
  *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
• Tuesdays (open daily during Golden Week and from July to September), closed during exhibition change periods and in winter (mid-January to mid-March)
• Adults 1,000 yen, junior/senior high school students 700 yen, elementary school students 500 yen, free for children under elementary school age
• 0267-48-3340
• Free for Muse Forest visitors only

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Erz Toy Museum Karuizawa

Be soothed by traditional wooden toys from the Erzgebirge region of Germany

The Erzgebirge region of Germany, near the border with the Czech Republic, is a town of wooden toys with over 300 years of history. In about 150 small workshops that still exist today, masters handcraft nutcrackers, smoker figures, Christmas pyramids, angel miniatures, and more. This is a museum that collects wooden toys where such history and culture breathe. During the autumn and winter seasons, a Christmas-themed wooden toy exhibition is held, allowing you to immerse yourself in a world of Christmas overflowing with the warmth of wood.

The hands-on toy corner and shop are also highly rated

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the museum's opening, the popular "hands-on toy corner" for children has been renewed. In addition to toys from the Erzgebirge region, it features educational toys from Europe and wooden toys from Japan. You can touch them freely and play with peace of mind. There are also shops and cafes that you can enter without an admission ticket, and in the shop, you can encounter heartwarming wooden toys, including nutcrackers of various sizes.

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The museum shop is also very well-stocked, and you'll want to buy everything!

Erz Toy Museum, Karuizawa

• 193-3 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station or Naka-Karuizawa Station
• From Karuizawa Station, take the town loop bus (East/South route, clockwise/counter-clockwise) and get off at "Kazakoshi Park," then walk for about 8 minutes, or take the express Shiozawa Lake line and get off at "Karuizawa Picturebook Museum," located on the opposite side of the road
• 9:30–17:00, *10:00–16:00 from March to April and November to January (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
• Tuesdays (open daily during Golden Week and July–September), please inquire for December and January, closed during exhibition change periods and winter (mid-January to mid-March)
• Adults 800 yen, junior high and high school students 550 yen, elementary school students 400 yen.
  Combined set tickets with the Karuizawa Picturebook Museum are 1,500 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for junior high and high school students, 700 yen for elementary school students, and free for children under elementary school age
• 0267-48-3340
• Free

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Karuizawa Garden Farm

Enjoy the Karuizawa Highland strawberry picking experience all year round

A tourist farm located in the Hocchi area, about a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station. You can enjoy strawberry picking all year round. In the 5,400-square-meter vast greenhouse facing Mount Asama, about 33,000 winter strawberry plants and about 13,000 summer strawberry plants are cultivated. The special strawberries grown at Karuizawa Garden Farm at an altitude of 1,000 meters are known as "Karuizawa Highland Strawberries." As for the varieties, you can experience harvesting "Benihoppe" and "Shinku no Misuzu" from December to June, and "Karuizawa Summer Queen" and "Pechika Honoka" from July to November.

Additive-free Karuizawa Highland strawberry jam and smoothies are also on sale

In the "Picking Harvest Experience Course," you can pick and take home one 250g pack of strawberries per person. Of course, you can also eat them on the spot. In winter, we also irregularly hold a "Premium Course" where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat multiple varieties. Inside the facility, in addition to strawberries for souvenirs, you can also purchase additive-free jams and sweets made with Karuizawa Highland strawberries. Furthermore, we also sell original smoothies using various strawberries from Karuizawa Garden Farm.

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In summer, it is recommended to visit in the morning when it is cool inside the greenhouses. During the peak winter season, there are capacity limits, so advance reservations are essential. If you are visiting by car, why not also stop by the nearby direct-sales facility, Karuizawa Hotti Ichiba?

Karuizawa Garden Farm

• 2062-1 Hotchi, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station. Approx. 20 minutes by car from Usui Karuizawa I.C.
• Approx. 20 minutes by Karuizawa Town Loop Bus (East/Southbound line) outer loop from JR Karuizawa Station, get off at "Shimohotchi" and walk for about 8 minutes.
• Winter/Spring Strawberry Picking 10:00–15:00 (Last entry)
  Summer/Autumn Strawberry Picking 9:00–14:00 (Last entry)
• Tuesdays
• Admission fee 500 yen (free for children 3 and under), picking experience course 2,000 yen (includes admission fee and 250g of strawberries)
• 0267-48-3620
• Free
• Please book strawberry picking by phone or online.

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Sawaya Jam Factory

Experience making jam with seasonal fruits as a family

Seasonal domesticSawaya is known for its careful jam making using only fruits. In Karuizawa,we operate six directly managed stores and a jam factory where you can also tour the factory. What we recommend for families with children here is the jam-making experience class. There are two types of courses: the "Factory Tour Course," which also includes a factory tour, and the jam-making and light meal course at "Cafe SAWAYA Terrace," located about 10 minutes by car from the factory.There is a "light meal course" where you can also enjoy food, and all courses can be held for groups of two or more. It is recommended not only for making family memories but also as a summer vacation research project for elementary school students.

Take home your own jam with a personalized original label

You can take home about 270g of the jam you made in a jar, complete with an original label featuring your name. You can make jam using strawberries and rhubarb in spring; apricots, blueberries, and white peaches in summer; prunes, Kyoho grapes, and Jonathan apples in autumn; and kiwifruit and citrus fruits like kumquats in winter.

After the experience, you can also purchase jam as a souvenir.Jam that lets you enjoy the true flavor of the fruit is sure to be a welcome gift.

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The jam-making workshop is by reservation only, and a nice bonus is that it includes transportation from Karuizawa Station, Naka-Karuizawa Station, and accommodations within Karuizawa town. Transportation from various Hoshino Resorts accommodations is also available. Please check details when making your reservation.

Sawaya Jam Factory

• 2785-108 Hotchi, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 20 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• Approx. 17 minutes by Karuizawa Town Loop Bus (East/Southbound line) outer loop from JR Karuizawa Station, get off at "Sugiuri Iriguchi" and walk for about 26 minutes.
• Experience times: 10:00–, 14:00–
• Sundays, year-end and New Year holidays
• Factory tour course 3,800 yen
  Light meal included course 4,500 yen (Held at "Cafe SAWAYA Terrace")
  *Both require a minimum of 2 people, up to a maximum of 6 people
• 0267-45-0308 (Jam Factory)
  Inquiry number: 0267-46-2400
• Free
• Reservation method: Web reservation system https://sawaya-jam.urkt.in/ja/direct/offices/1273/courses

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Picchio

Experience the great nature of Karuizawa on a nature tour that parents and children can enjoy together

"Picchio" means woodpecker in Italian. With the desire to "preserve the rich forest where woodpeckers live," they hold nature tours and day camps in the national "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest," which is adjacent to the Hoshino area in Naka-Karuizawa.

The "Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is held every day throughout the year. Preschoolers can participate if accompanied by a guardian (no age limit), and many children participate every year. Other popular activities include day camps and river trekking for elementary school students.

A wide range of activities for children during the summer vacation

There are various tours tailored to different age groups, so you can choose a tour that matches your child's age.
For example, the "Explore! First Forest" and "Explore! First River" programs, aimed at families with children aged 3 to 6, support children's first experiences in nature. What is a forest like? What kind of creatures live in the river? You can interact with nature while having fun in a quiz format.
The "Picchio Children's Adventure Club" is a nature experience program for elementary school students. It supports experiences where children can play freely and return a little more resilient through "adventures" such as following animal trails, building secret bases using tree branches, and using their wits and ingenuity in the forest.

*All tours can be booked via the website.

Programs where you can experience the work of protecting and managing Asiatic black bears are also available.

Another notable Picchio activity outside of tours is the conservation and management of Asiatic black bears. Aiming for coexistence between humans and bears, they have been conducting bear behavior research and using bear dogs (bear-deterrent dogs) to drive bears away since 1998. To help children learn about these activities, they also hold a "Bear Conservation Work Experience: Kids Internship" for students in grades 3 through 6. It allows them to learn about coexistence with wildlife while having fun. At the "Picchio Wild Bird Forest Visitor Center," which serves as the tour base, you can also hear explanations about Asiatic black bear conservation and management from nature guides.

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The morning "Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" tour starts at 10:00 every morning. A recommended course is for the whole family to wake up early, have breakfast at a cafe in Harunire Terrace, and then join the tour.

Picchio

• Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station, approx. 5 minutes by car from Shinano Railway Nakakaruizawa Station
• From JR Karuizawa Station, take the Seibu Kanko Bus bound for "Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu via Kyu-Karuizawa" for approx. 20 minutes, and get off at "Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu," then walk for approx. 5 minutes
• 9:30–17:00 *Until 16:00 from September 1 to April 28 of the following year
• Open every day (however, temporary closures may occur due to maintenance, etc.)
• Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching: Adults from 2,500 yen, ages 4 to elementary school students from 1,200 yen
  Explore! First Forest / Explore! First River: Adults 2,500 yen, ages 3–6 2,000 yen
  Picchio Children's Adventure Club: Elementary school students 15,000 yen
  Bear Conservation Work Experience Children's Internship: Elementary school students 18,000 yen (lunch included)
• 0267-45-7777
• Paid (discounts available for using facilities within the Hoshino area)

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Tsuchiya Horse Riding Club

There are also courses that are safe for small children.

Located about a 9-minute walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station, the Tsuchiya Horse Riding Club offers courses for beginners starting from fourth grade of elementary school, as well as lessons for advanced riders.

In addition to courses within the riding arena, the "interaction course," which can be enjoyed casually, is recommended for those who are new to horse riding. Staff will lead the horse around the outside of the arena for about 15 to 20 minutes, so even small children can experience riding alone if they have the strength to hold on. Adults can also ride while holding a child.

Horseback riding while gazing at Mount Asama.

Within the riding arena, there are horse riding lessons for beginners (45 minutes) and lessons that experienced riders can enjoy freely. For experienced riders, we respond flexibly according to their level, but please note that forced riding can cause injury and is at your own risk, so please follow the staff's instructions and enjoy riding safely.

The stables house about eight horses, including gentle practice horses and horses that participate in competitions, and also include the G2 horse "Luzel." There is also an interaction experience with horses for small children, so the whole family can enjoy it.

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The riding ground has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and even beginners can easily experience horseback riding.

Tsuchiya Horse Riding Club

• 3287 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 9-minute walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station
• April–November 9:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 *Subject to seasonal changes
• Open every day during the operating season
• Fureai Course 4,000 yen, Horse riding lesson 7,000 yen (4th grade elementary school and above) *Please consult by phone regarding age and other requirements
• 0267-45-0757
• Free
• Please inquire by phone regarding business hours and activity details

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Yukawa Furusato Park

A grassy park full of playground equipment where you can play freely.

Yukawa Furusato Park boasts vast grounds. As a town park, both admission and parking are free, making it a bustling spot for many families. The park is divided along the Yukawa River into the upstream, conservation, center, and downstream areas. The center area features a large combination playground structure with various play equipment. Enjoy moving your body to the fullest with tube sliders, a Tarzan rope, swings, and tightrope walking. In addition, there is a dog run and a sports field for activities like futsal, and another highlight is the view of the Hokuriku Shinkansen passing on the nearby elevated tracks.

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There are plenty of playground facilities, so you can enjoy various activities without getting bored.

Take a walk along the lush green trails.

In the conservation area, located across the street from the center area's parking lot, there is a lush nature trail. It takes about 15 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace. You can refresh your mind by taking a stroll while listening to the chirping of small birds. In the downstream area to the south, there is a spacious lawn where you can enjoy a relaxing picnic while gazing at the magnificent Mount Asama.

Yukawa Furusato Park

• 2658-10 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 14-minute walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station
• 0267-45-8582
• Free
• There are areas within the park where pets are not allowed.

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Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park

An interactive railway theme park that conveys the history of the former Usui Line.

This hands-on theme park is sure to satisfy any child who loves trains. You can learn about the history of the "Usui Line," which connected Yokokawa and Karuizawa before being decommissioned in 1997, while enjoying various experiences. First, take note of the many valuable train cars on display in the park. The lineup, which includes the D51 steam locomotive, the EF63 DC electric locomotive, and the 189 series "Asama" limited express, is enough to impress even adult rail fans. Additionally, the Railway Museum features a diorama of the Usui Pass railway, and you can even try your hand at operating HO gauge model trains.

Trolley trains and electric locomotive driving simulators are also popular.

For families with children, we recommend the "Sherpa-kun" trolley train. It uses the former Usui Line's downhill track, allowing you to enjoy a short 20-minute trip to the neighboring day-trip hot spring facility, the Usui Pass Forest Park Exchange Center "Toge no Yu." Within the park, you can also ride the "Green Breeze" steam locomotive or the "Aputo-kun" diesel train, which travel along an 800-meter loop. The authentic "Usui Pass Driving Simulator," which uses the cab of a real EF63 electric locomotive preserved inside the Railway Exhibition Hall, is also popular with train-loving parents and children.

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The park exhibits various historical vehicles from the former Japanese National Railways era, including electric locomotives that were active on the Usui Pass, as well as steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, and railcars. If you are a railway fan, be sure to bring your professional camera.

Usui Railway Heritage Park

• 407-16 Yokokawa, Matsuida-machi, Annaka-shi, Gunma Prefecture MAP
• Immediately upon getting off at Yokokawa Station on the JR Shin-etsu Main Line
• Approx. 34 minutes by JR Bus Kanto bound for Yokokawa Station from JR Karuizawa Station, then immediately upon getting off at Yokokawa Station
• March–October 9:00–17:00, November–February 9:00–16:30 (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
• Tuesdays (except August; if a public holiday, the park is open and closed the following day), December 29–January 4
• Junior high school students and older: 700 yen, elementary school students: 400 yen, under elementary school age: free (must be accompanied by a guardian)
• 027-380-4163
• Free

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KOMOROBI Athletic & Camp

An athletic facility where you can play to your heart's content in the great outdoors.

An athletic facility in Komoro City where children can move their bodies to their heart's content. It is also available for day camping and barbecues. The facility features a vast 3,200㎡ athletic field, a barbecue area, a camping field, and the indoor Komorobi Stadium, offering a variety of ways to enjoy your time. In the summer, you can use the "Forest Spring" for water play and observing living creatures, as well as enjoywoodworking craft experiences using pinecones and acorns.(We also hold workshops that you can challenge yourself with.)

You can also enjoy a barbecue in the great outdoors.

Another highlight is that you can enjoy a barbecue on a day trip. All tools, including ingredients, are available for rent, so you can even visit empty-handed. You can have the precious experience of cooking for yourselves in the great outdoors and eating to your heart's content.

The facility also includes the trailer house "KOMOROBI CAFÉ." In addition to cafe menu items, they also sell light meals such as pizza and hot dogs. It is a spot where the whole family can enjoy themselves for about 3 hours for just the athletics, or a full day if you include a barbecue.

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Camping is also possible at the facility, so you might want to plan a stay that combines a hotel stay in Karuizawa with camping. Camping equipment such as tents is also available for rent.

KOMOROBI Athletic & Camp

• 4717 Ko, Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from Shinano Railway Komoro Station
  Approx. 10 minutes by car from Komoro I.C. on the Joshin-etsu Expressway
• From Shinano Railway Komoro Station, take the JR Bus Kanto bound for "Takamine Mountain Resort" for approx. 11 minutes, and get off at "Karui-ishi," then walk for approx. 14 minutes
• 10:00–17:00
• Wednesdays and Thursdays (open daily from mid-July to August), closed in winter
• 1-Day Ticket: 1,500 yen for ages 4 and up *Free for ages 3 and under
  BBQ/Day Camp Site Fee: 3,000 yen per plot (up to 6 people) *Prices vary by season
• 0267-46-9850
• Free

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sakumo Saku City Children's Museum of Science

A science museum for children where they can play and learn.

A science museum in Saku City popular for its exhibits that you can see, touch, and experience. Inside, there are over 40 permanent exhibits organized into 7 themes, so you won't get bored even if you stay for a full day. Upon entering, you are greeted by a giant Brachiosaurus. Fossils such as ammonites are also on display.

The permanent exhibits are based on the major themes of space, Earth, and life,allowing you to learn about the history and future of the Earth and humanity through various experiences.

The planetarium that fills the entire dome is a must-see.

A highlight of the facility's equipment is the planetarium, which recreates approximately 8 million stars. The 4K clear starry sky that spreads across the entire dome is breathtaking. It is projected 4 times on weekdays and 6 times on Saturdays and Sundays. Popular with children is the "Moon Walker" on the 3rd floor. You can experience a moonwalk using a training device that simulates lunar gravity.

In addition, various experience workshops for children aged 4 and older are held on weekends. There are also craft classes for children aged 3 and under on weekdays. You can check the event schedule on the official website.

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You can see all of the permanent exhibits at sakumo in two hours. If you are visiting on a weekend, the morning is recommended as it is less crowded. Check the planetarium screening times on the official website and plan your visit accordingly.

sakumo Saku City Children's Museum of Science

• 1931-1 Iwamurada, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 40 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
  Approx. 5 minutes by car from Saku I.C.
• From JR Sakudaira Station, take the Chikuma Bus "Nakasendo Line bound for Nakagomi Station" for approx. 9 minutes, and get off at "Iwamurada Station Front," then walk for approx. 7 minutes
• Morning session 9:30–12:30, Afternoon session 13:30–16:30
• Thursdays (open on public holidays), Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29–1/1)
• Admission: Adults (high school students and older) 500 yen, Children (4 years old to junior high school students) 250 yen, 3 years old and under free
  Planetarium viewing fee: Adults 700 yen, Children 350 yen, 3 years old and under free if on lap *Discounts available for 2nd visit onwards
• 0267-67-2001
• Free

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Makiba Karuizawa

Even beginners can enjoy a walk in the forest.

Makiba Karuizawa is an activity spot where you can enjoy horseback riding. Horses raised on vast lands in Hokkaido are kept in pastures here in the same way. Since many of the horses are classified as intermediate breeds and are docile and gentle, they are perfect for beginners.

You can enjoy the "Hokkorii Stroll Course (approx. 50 minutes)" for beginners and the "Relaxed Forest Course (approx. 100 minutes)" for experienced riders. All necessary equipment for horseback riding is available for free rental, so you can visit empty-handed. Rain gear is also provided, so you can feel at ease even on rainy days.

Fun for the whole family.

The popular "Hokkorii Stroll Course" for beginners includes a 20-minute lesson on basic movements such as starting and stopping, followed by a 30-minute horseback ride through the forest. You may travel along forest roads and meadows at the foot of Mount Asama, and sometimes even off the beaten path. Depending on the season and time, you can enjoy the most beautiful scenery and forests of the time you visit. *The "Hokkorii Stroll Course" is available to those aged 9 and older who can operate the reins themselves. Two-person riding is not permitted.

We also hold irregular events such as horseback riding experiences for children aged 9 and under, "lead-line riding experiences" where you can lead a horse from the pasture to the riding arena, and "tack-up/untack experiences."

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You can enjoy a very refreshing feeling by taking a walk in nature while interacting with the horses.

Makiba Karuizawa

• 3876-6 Shiono, Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Free shuttle service from Sakudaira Station, Komoro Station, and Miyota Station (reservation required)
• Available reservation times: 9:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:00
• Irregular holidays
• Cozy Stroll Course (approx. 50 min) 12,800 yen
  Relaxing Forest Course (approx. 100 min) 25,000 yen
  *Prices vary by season; please check the website for details.
• 090-6876-2975
• Free

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Ishida Tourist Farm

Experience harvesting seasonal crops.

This is a tourist farm located in Kitakaruizawa that grows over 50 types of crops on a vast 15,000-tsubo plot of land. You can harvest and eat any of the vegetables and fruits grown on the farm. Furthermore, there is no time limit, so you can take your time strolling through the spacious grounds to find the seasonal delicacies you are looking for. It is also a nice touch that there are shaded rest areas within the farm.
While salt for the vegetables is provided, those who wish to enjoy them with various flavors are welcome to bring their own mayonnaise, miso, or other condiments. Many repeat visitors bring their favorite seasonings to enjoy the harvesting experience.

There are also many processed products such as handmade jam.

The harvesting experience is available for a four-month period from around mid-July to mid-November each year. We grow fruits such as plums, blueberries, peaches, and apples, as well as highland vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, and cabbage, with admission fees varying depending on what is available for harvest. Seeing how crops grow up close is a special time for children. Through the harvesting experience, their interest in food will also deepen significantly.
In addition, our additive-free, handmade jams and juices made from fruits harvested on the farm, as well as bottled Kitakaruizawa specialty runner beans and simmered runner beans, are perfect as souvenirs.

Ishida Tourist Farm

• 1353-318 Kitakaruizawa, Naganohara-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 40 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• 9:00–15:00
• Open every day during the harvest experience period
• 500 yen – 2,000 yen (varies depending on what is harvested)
• 0279-84-2457
• Free
• Check Instagram for details on business hours and admission fees

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HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

A day to rest from the modern world, staying in a village in the valley.

Located 70 minutes from Tokyo, "HOSHINOYA Karuizawa" is an idyllic retreat nestled in the mountains, surrounded by clear air. The detached guest rooms surround a waterside garden, and you can enjoy seasonal scenery from your room's terrace. We offer a variety of amenities, including a free-flowing hot spring known since ancient times for its skin-beautifying properties and beloved by literary masters, cuisine for rest that features ingredients from the mountains and rivers, spa programs that guide both mind and body to relaxation, and various activities that allow you to experience the four seasons with your whole body. In the rich nature facing the "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest," you can fully enjoy a time of rest from the modern world.

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

• 2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station/Naka-Karuizawa Station
• Available

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Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court

A stylish hotel in Karuizawa loved by vacationers.

Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court is a hotel where you can relax both mind and body, welcomed by our hospitality cultivated through Karuizawa's tradition of receiving guests, surrounded by rich nature and seasonal cuisine. At our main dining room, 'Bleston Court Yukawatan,' you can enjoy French cuisine that expresses a uniquely Japanese world, valuing the appreciation of nature and the seasons, using ingredients nurtured by the abundant natural environment. Breakfast at 'Restaurant No One's Recipe' is a course-style 'French Breakfast' featuring Breton-style buckwheat crepes. Please enjoy it in the authentic Brittany style, paired with cider.

Hotel Bleston Court Karuizawa

• Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 30 minutes by free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station

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BEB5 Karuizawa

More than an izakaya, less than a trip: a hotel for relaxing loosely.

This is a loose-style hotel with relaxed rules and time constraints. You are free to arrange your stay however you like. In 'TAMARIBA,' an open space available 24 hours a day, you can enjoy board games and card games, read your favorite books, or simply enjoy being in the same space together, spending your time as you please.
Various facilities are scattered throughout the area, such as 'Harunire Terrace,' which features a row of lifestyle shops, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance; 'Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu,' a hot spring with water flowing directly from the source; and 'Picchio,' where you can enjoy 'Flying Squirrel Watching' with a 90% sighting rate.

BEB5 Karuizawa

• Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from Naka-Karuizawa Station