Karuizawa
About 1 hr 10 min by train from Tokyo
A cool forest resort town with outlet shopping, a stone church and onsen.
Why locals go
The summer escape from Tokyo heat, one hour by Shinkansen.
Visiting Tokyo?
At 1 hr 10 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Tokyo for your flight home.
What to book
- Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu
- Kumoba Pond
- Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Stone Church and forest walk
- Onsen ryokan stay
With friends
- Bike the forest roads
- Outlet shopping
When to go
Year-round, autumn leaves in October.