Nagano Prefecture

A mountain resort where you can fully enjoy outdoor activities amid the majestic natural scenery of the Northern Japan Alps.

An art museum with the concept "Art and Naïveté," offering visitors the chance to appreciate a rare collection of naïve and primitive artworks from around the world.

The highest-altitude JR railway station in Japan.

A whimsical museum where you can admire Shadow Picture, Paper Cutting, glass creations, and music boxes all in one enchanting space.

A museum surrounded by a colorful leaf garden where you can enjoy art while feeling the natural beauty of Karuizawa.

Built in 1935, this is the only Catholic church in Karuizawa and has even appeared in literary works.

Any and all your wishes granted at this famed shrine and foremost power spot in the prefecture.

Delightful food and shopping await at this charming street lined with earthen storehouses made of namako walls.

A vast hot spring village in southern Nagano, Hirugami Onsen offers lush nature, rejuvenating "beauty baths," and Japan's best stargazing experience.

A lush urban park for play and moments away in nature.

A museum exhibiting various artworks with local connections, including the avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama.

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

A long-established dessert shop founded in 1948 in Karuizawa, where you can enjoy shaved ice made with natural ice from Karuizawa year-round.

A taproom directly connected to its brewery, offering a rotating selection of 10 beers, including original house-made craft beers.

A perfect spot to relax during a stroll, famous for its popular "Chikara-mochi" rice cakes available in six delightful flavors.

Enjoy specialty coffee in a town surrounded by nature.

Offering handmade food and drinks prepared with a commitment to additive-free ingredients.

A long-established café just steps from Karuizawa Station, known for its cold-brew coffee and signature chocolate cake.

Enjoy piping hot Oyaki, a traditional Shinshu delicacy, freshly grilled over an irori hearth in a charming, old-fashioned house.

Located in Azumino, this popular soba restaurant is known for its excellent pairing of Azumino's famous wasabi flower buds with firm and flavorful zaru soba.

A quaint bakery in Shinanodaira Oiwake, born from the owner’s passion, specializing in rye bread made with homemade natural yeast.

Relish "Sauce Katsu-don," the local specialty of Komagane, crafted with care and served in Karuizawa, featuring their signature artisan-made sauce.

Experience the famous Iwana trout at this historic mountain hut, opened by a legendary figure in Kamikochi.

A specialty shop where you can enjoy freshly fried karaage with a crispy coating and tender, juicy flavor.

This specialty cheese shop is run by a popular cheese factory known for crafting high-quality dairy products, using carefully selected ingredients and traditional methods for over 40 years.

A beloved classic bakery in Karuizawa, serving simple yet timeless bread for over 70 years.

A Japan-made beverage brand that’s always aligned with top-notch quality and the best ingredients.

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

Located in HARUNIRE Terrace, a popular spot in Karuizawa, this select store delivers the delicious taste of vegetables and fruits.

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

A commercial facility for shopping and gourmet dining, surrounded by groves of Japanese elm trees and clear streams.

Indulge in the renowned "beauty-enhancing" hot spring with 100% natural, free-flowing onsen water.

Star Gazing Parties with a certified Star Sommelier at this hotel perched 1,375 meters up on the Nobeyama Plateau

Have a time trip into Meiji to early Showa Periods with the in-house hot spring and a national tangible cultural property.

In this mountain resort, which is also known as "the land where the gods descend," you can enjoy an elegant time surrounded by nature.

A full-scale resort hotel tucked away in nature, with over 200,000 square meters of space to boast.

A Ryokan that is located close to the main spots in Nagano City and is a convenient base for sightseeing and business.

An ecological inn at a quasi-national park where you can feel the healing energy from nature.

A highland resort hotel conveniently located for exploring Kamikochi, right in front of its most popular tourist spot, Kappa Bridge.

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.

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

Refreshing the rainy season. Karuizawa Hoshino Area holds an annual event during the rainy season.

An event to enjoy Momiji leaves (maple leaves), books, and cafe time in the Karuizawa Hoshino area in autumn, the best season for reading.