Nagano : Close to the station

Narai-juku

Take a stroll through the townscape, which features rows of houses with "senbon-goushi" lattices and inns that evoke the Edo period.

Nagano / Famous Places

KARUIZAWA PRINCE SHOPPING PLAZA

One of Japan’s largest resort-style shopping malls, located near JR Karuizawa Station.

Nagano / Commercial Buildings

• 18 Sep 2022

  29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes

  Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.

Shinano Railway's Karuizawa Station

The station building, revived in 2017 using the Old Karuizawa Station Building Memorial Hall, exudes an atmosphere characteristic of Karuizawa.

Nagano / Tourist Attractions

Lake Suwa Festival Lake Fireworks Festival

Unforgettable display and colors as they light up the waters at this Lake Suwa summer tradition.

Nagano / Summer festivals & Events

• 6 May 2023

  The Hottest, Best Known Firework Festivals in Japan and How to Enjoy Them: a Complete Firework Festival Guide

  A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!

Karuizawa New Art Museum

An art museum with a stylish exterior that attracts attention from both domestic and international art fans.

Nagano / Museums

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort

A ski resort with excellent accessibility, just a 10-minute walk from the station, where a wide range of people, from beginners to experts, can enjoy skiing.

Nagano / Outdoors

Katakurakan

1.1m-deep hot spring! Relax in the superior natural hot spring in the huge historic marble bathtub.

Nagano / Hot Springs

Komoro Castle Ruins / Kaiko-en Park

There's a lot to see! Castle Ruin Park, famous for its cherry blossoms, exudes history and culture.

Nagano / Tourist Attractions

BUTTER SAND LAB Karuizawa

A charming butter sandwich specialty store that abundantly uses quality butter and ingredients from Nagano.

Nagano / Sweets Shop & Desserts Shop

Matsumoto Bon Bon Festival

The largest summer festival in Nagano Prefecture, held every August. It's a large-scale Bon Odori event involving the participation of the local community.

Nagano / Summer festivals & Events

Nawate Street

The stone frog statues welcome you to this retro shopping street, where unique stores line up like row houses.

Nagano / Shopping Streets