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Hello Yellow

Enjoy the arrival of spring in a mimosa-colored space that expresses gratitude

Karuizawa Hoshino Area will hold "Hello Yellow," an event to say "Thank you" in honor of the mimosa flower, which heralds the arrival of spring and the word "gratitude. The entire Harunire Terrace will be colored in mimosa.
Benches where visitors can gaze at the river, tables designed to look like flowers blooming from above, and large flower-shaped carpets will create a gorgeous yellow space. Visitors can spend a relaxing time in the warm sunlight of early spring.

Mimosa-colored drinks and sweets available at each store

Don't miss the original gourmet foods and items that will make you happy just by looking at them, such as drinks and sweets inspired by the yellow flowers that remind you of spring, and items decorated with mimosas.
Purchasers of gift items will also receive a gift tag to attach to a store bag, which was created in collaboration with the owner of the interior design store "NATUR TERRACE. By adding a message, you can express your gratitude with your gift.

▼Hello Yellow
Period: March 1 (Sat) - April 6 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Karuizawa Hoshino Area
Admission: Free
URL: https: //www.hoshino-area.jp/en/event/helloyellow

Karuizawa Hoshino Area

• Hoshino, Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 min. from JR Karuizawa Station by car
• Store 10:00~18:00
  Restaurant 11:00~22:00(21:00 L.O.)
  *Depends on season and store
• No holidays
• 050-3537-3553
• Pay parking (Free parking time can be extended to 2 hours when you spend more than 2,000 yen in total at each Property or store in the Hoshino area)

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Saku Balloon Festival

Powerful! Colorful hot air balloons with a variety of personalities colorfully illuminate the sky.

One of the best hot air balloon competitions in Japan is held along the Chikuma River in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, during the Golden Week holidays every year.
The theme of the event is "Bring excitement to children! the event brings the splendor of nature and the beauty of Shinshu to children through hot-air ballooning. The highlight of the event is a spectacular flying competition between top-level hot-air balloon pilots from Japan and abroad, with more than 40 colorful hot-air balloons soaring into the sky from the vast highlands of Saku-daira. The experience of watching hot air balloons up close will be unforgettable for everyone. Other Experience events such as a class to learn how hot-air balloons work and a kite-making class will also be held. Everyone from children to adults is sure to have fun.

▼Saku Balloon Festival
Date: Saturday, May 3 (national holiday) to Monday, May 5 (national holiday), 2025
Venue: Chikuma River Sports Exchange Plaza
Admission: Free
TEL: 0267-62-3285
URL：https://www.sakukankou.jp/balloon/

Saku Balloon Festival

• Chikuma River Sports Exchange Plaza, 505-1 Naruse, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 45 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• 0267-62-3285
• Free of charge

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Karuizawa Tagliacen

Enjoy the competition between Karuizawa's natural beauty and the mountain cherry blossoms.

Located in Minami-Karuizawa, this leisure Property surrounds Lake Shiozawa. The expansive grounds are home to a garden filled with blooming roses, historical buildings, stores, and restaurants, attracting many visitors regardless of the season.
The cherry trees that can be seen are mostly yamazakura (mountain cherry). With Mt. Asama in the background, cherry trees with deep pink blossoms line the lakeside, allowing visitors to enjoy Karuizawa's magnificent natural surroundings. In early spring, not only cherry blossoms, but also other flowers such as lentil with its eye-catching bright yellow color and kobushi with its elegant white petals begin to bloom, and visitors can enjoy the subtle colors of the spring scenery.

Usually in mid-April.
Cherry blossom viewing season: Usually from late April to early May.
Cherry blossom type: Oyama cherry (Cerasus jamasakura)

Karuizawa Tagliassen

• 217 Nagakura, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano MAP
• 10 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• From JR Karuizawa Station, take the Karuizawa town circulation bus (eastbound or southbound line), approximately 25 minutes on the outbound route, and a 15-minute walk from the Kazakoshi Koen bus stop.
• 9:00-17:00 (Mon. 10:00-16:00 in December and January)
• Closed on non-scheduled holidays
  *For more information, please click here.
• Adults 900 yen, children (elementary and junior high school students) 400 yen
  Peine Museum (including admission fee): Adults 1,100 yen, children 500 yen
  Karuizawa Kogen Bunko: Adult 800 yen, Child 400 yen *Park entrance fee not included
  Beniko Fukasawa Wild Flower Museum Adult 600 yen, Child 300 yen *Admission fee is not included.
  Museum set ticket (including admission fee, Peine Art Museum, Karuizawa Kogen Bunko, and Beniko Fukasawa Wild Flower Museum): Adults 1,600 yen, Children 800 yen
  Infants (0-5 years old) are free of charge.
• 0267-46-6161
• Charged

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Yagasaki Park

Don't miss the weeping cherry trees of different shades of pink!

The park is a five-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. In addition to a large ground and various playground equipment, there is a large pond where ducks swim when the weather gets warm, attracting many families on holidays. From the park, one can also view two mountains at the same time, Mt. Riri and Mt. Asama.
The side road leading to the adjacent Ohga Hall is lined with about 50 cherry trees, with weeping cherry trees of different shades of pink, from dark to light, being especially worth seeing. Benches are set up directly under the trees, so visitors can enjoy a relaxing moment surrounded by the cherry blossoms.

Blooming time】 Usually in April
Cherry blossom viewing time】Late April every year
Kinds of trees】Oyama cherry trees, Someiyoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, etc.

Yagasaki Park

• 28-1 Karuizawa Higashi, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano MAP
• 7 min. walk from JR Karuizawa Station
• 24 hours
• No holidays
• Free of charge
• 0267-45-8582
• Free (less than 2 hours)

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Sessou Park

Enchanted by the tunnel of cherry blossoms with petals flying in the air

Yukimado Park, located almost in the center of Miyota Town (Miyota Machi), Karuizawa's neighbor, is the town's representative cherry blossom viewing spot. The park has a "cherry blossom tunnel" made of rows of cherry trees, and a leisurely walk under the tunnel is recommended. Looking up on a sunny day, the bright blue sky and the pale pink of the cherry blossoms will provide a stunning contrast.
The spacious lawn is a great place to lay out leisure sheets and enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms with family and friends during the cherry blossom season.

Blooming season] Usually in mid-April.
Cherry blossom viewing time】Late April to early May
Kind of trees】Yamazakura (Prunus incisa), etc.

Yukimado Park

• 4107-42 Oaza Miyota, Miyota-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano MAP
• Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• 24 hours
• No holidays
• Free of charge
• 0267-32-3129
• Free of charge

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Komoro Castle Ruins Kaiko-en

A historic cherry blossom viewing spot where Komoro's unique double-flowered weeping cherry trees are in full bloom

The cherry blossoms are one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Nagano Prefecture, selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan" in 1990 by the Japan Cherry Blossom Society. The contrast between the moss-covered stone walls surrounding the main citadel and the cherry blossoms is a beautiful and tasteful Japanese spring scene. In the park, several varieties of cherry trees, including someiyoshino, weeping cherry, and higan cherry, are in full bloom in sequence. Among them, "Komoro-Yaebenishidare (eightfold crimson weeping cherry tree)," which originated in Komoro and has a deep crimson color, is a must-see.
The Komoro Castle Site Kaikoen Cherry Blossom Festival is usually held in April, with events such as photo contests and musical instrument performances held on different days, and the cherry blossoms are lit up during the festival.

Komoro Joshi Kaikoen Cherry Blossom Festival
Period: Tuesday, April 1 - Friday, April 25, 2025
Light-up: Sunset to 22:00

Blooming time: Usually in early April
Cherry blossom viewing season: Usually mid to late April
Cherry blossom types: Someiyoshino, weeping cherry, Komoroya ebenishidare, etc.

Komoro Castle Ruins Kaiko-en

• 311 Chou, Komoro-city, Nagano MAP
• Approximately 45 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• 9:00-17:00
• Open every day (closed every Wednesday from December to the second week of March and during the year-end and New Year holidays)
• High school students and older: 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 150 yen
• 0267-22-0296
• Charged

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Livestock Improvement Center Ibaraki Farm Nagano Branch

The beauty of someiyoshino cherry trees that are over 100 years old is breathtaking!

Commonly known as "Nagano Ranch," this is a popular hanami spot for families. Although it is located very close to the city center, Mt. Asama towers in the background, offering a panoramic view of Saku-daira's natural beauty.
From late April, about 50 old Someiyoshino cherry trees, some of which are over 100 years old, bloom beautifully. Among the beautiful rows of cherry trees, there is also a giant weeping cherry tree that makes its presence felt. At the "Fureai Hiroba" (communion square) located within the ranch, visitors can get a close-up look at the baby goats that are born every spring, providing a soothing experience for visitors.

Blooming season] Usually in mid-April.
Cherry blossom viewing time】Late April to early May every year
Tree species】Someiyoshino、shidarezakura (weeping cherry)

Livestock Improvement Center Ibaraki Farm Nagano Branch

• 2029-1 Shinkoda, Saku-shi, Nagano MAP
• Approximately 40 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station
• 24 hours
• No holidays
• Free of charge
• 0267-67-2501
• Free of charge