Local Guide
There are a number of different tourist sites near the hotel, such as the White Thread Falls (shiraito no taki) and old Karuizawa town. Please feel free to enjoy them.
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Karuizawa area information
forestana KARUIZAWA
An elegant guest house wedding arena is created with two chapels and four banquet halls surrounded by nature.
- Access
- Inside Karuizawa Prince Hotel West
A hot spring to drop in on: Sengataki Spa
This is an elegant spa, effective for beautifying the skin, and will gently cocoon you among beautiful scenery colored by the passing seasons, where you can relax and spend a soothing time.
- Access
- 15 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Onioshidashi Park
This bare expanse of rock testifies to the power of Mt. Asama's great eruption in 1783. It is counted as one of the Three Strange Sights of the World, and is the most famous sight on the Asama Highland.
- Access
- 50 minutes by car from the Hotel East
The former Mikasa Hotel (Important Cultural Property)
The only wooden Western-style hotel from the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) remaining in Japan. It speaks of Karuizawa's glory days when it was a summer retreat for the upper classes.
- Access
- 10 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Mary Rose English Garden
The Mary Rose English Garden in Saku City is an English garden that was mentioned in the British Yellow Book and is a must-see for any gardening fan.
- Access
- A 50-minute drive from the hotel
Shinano Nature Walkway Asama Highland Route
This bracingly refreshing nature walking route runs about 10km from the peak teahouse to Mikasa following the clear stream of the Yukawa river, and threading its way through Japanese white birches. There is also well-maintained strolling courses and swimming areas that lead to Kose through Shiraito Falls, Ryugaeshi Falls, and Karuizawa Recreation Forest.
- Access
- 25 minutes by car from the Hotel East (or about 2 hours walk)
Asama - Shirane Volcano Route (toll)
From Karuizawa to Onioshidashi Park, Manza Onsen, and Mt. Shirane, this is a 60km long highway that cuts right through the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. You can enjoy a pleasant drive along this road.
- Access
- 1 hour 30 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Karuizawa Wild Bird Park
Karuizawa is, with the foothills of Mt. Fuji and Oku-nikko, one of the three most important reservations for wild birds in Japan. It is worthy of being called “a bird paradise.” This is a valuable natural environment where we can come into contact with the modes of life of wild birds that we do not normally witness.
- Access
- 15 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Musee d'art Mercian
This is an art gallery that allows you to fully enjoy modern and contemporary art from Europe, mainly France, to your heart's content.
- Access
- 30 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Saizon Museum of Modern Art
This has gained a high reputation as a living art gallery
- Access
- 15 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Tasaki Museum of Art
Displays a complete record of the works of the mountain artist, Hirosuke Tasaki, through his 86 years of life.
- Access
- 15 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Wakita Museum of Art
Exhibits the complete works of Kazu Wakita, one of the most notable contemporary Western-style artists in Japan.
- Access
- 10 minutes by car from the Hotel East
Musee le Vent
An art gallery connected to Bunka Gakuin (Cultural School) founded by Isaku Nishimura in 1921.
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Karuizawa Ohga Hall
A concert hall in the pentagonal shape that is said to be the ideal for acoustics. It is scheduled to hold a number of concerts this autumn as well. Please confirm details with the Karuizawa Ohga Hall before visiting.
- Access
- 5 minutes by car from the Hotel East
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