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 West
Nearby Attractions
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 …
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 …
Forestana Karuizawa
An elegant guest house wedding arena is created with two chapels and four banquet halls surrounded by …
Karuizawa Ohga Hall
A concert hall in the pentagonal shape that is said to be the ideal for acoustics. Please confirm details with the Karuizawa Ohga Hall before …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Musee le Vent
An art gallery connected to Bunka Gakuin (Cultural School) founded by Isaku Nishimura in …
Saizon Museum of Modern Art
This has gained a high reputation as a living art …
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 …
Tasaki Museum of Art
Displays a complete record of the works of the mountain artist, Hirosuke Tasaki, through his 86 years of …
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 …
Wakita Museum of Art
Exhibits the complete works of Kazu Wakita, one of the most notable contemporary Western-style artists in …
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