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Karuizawa

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Karuizawa

Situated amid the dense mountain forests of Nagano Prefecture, the village of Karuizawa is home to hot springs famed for nearly a century as the waters for beautiful skin. Just about an hour from Tokyo by bullet train, Karuizawa has long drawn domestic visitors looking for weekend rejuventation and is now attracting foreigners as well, thanks to the excellent HOSHINOYA resort.

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Bird Sanctuary

Visit the wild bird sanctuary near HOSHINOYA, which is one of the largest aviaries in Japan.

Karuizawa Hiking

Set out for an invigorating hike on trails winding through the Karuizawa forest. The temperature is generally noticeably cooler, with considerably fewer tourists in Karuizawa compared to Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto, making your stay here a welcome contrast from other stops on your itinerary.

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HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

Karuizawa, Japan

Like its sister property in Kyoto, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa combines traditional ryokan dwelling with contemporary western comfort. Situated at an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level, nestled within dense mountain forests, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa features 77 villas dotted along a stretch of the Yukawa River, or the “river of springs.” Discovered in 1914, the area’s hot springs have attracted travelers for nearly a century and have earned the nickname “water for beautiful skin.” HOSHINOYA offers guests access to the indoor and...

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