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Miyota

Nestled in the stunning Nagano Prefecture, Miyota is a hidden gem with breathtaking mountain views and charming villages. Explore lush parks, savor local cuisine, and soak in the friendly ambiance. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, Miyota offers hiking trails and serene lakes. Don’t miss the delightful seasonal festivals that capture the essence of Japanese culture—let the adventure spark your wanderlust!

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Culture4.1/5

MMoP

Ivy-covered arts-and-shops campus in Miyota, with galleries, shops and restaurants. Events have brought acoustic guitar, live music and food trucks into the grounds.

Transport3.7/5

Miyota Station

Nestled in Nagano's Kitasaku District, Miyota Station is renowned for its charming rural landscape and easy access to the stunning mountains, making it a perfect gateway for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Landmark3.5/5

Yukawa Dam

This concrete flood-control dam sits in a narrow valley on the Yukawa River. Three thick pillars are all you see at once.

Landmark4.4/5

Mount Asama

Culture4.4/5

Shinrakuji Hondo

A three-story pagoda rises above this Shingon Buddhist temple in Miyota. Beside the main gate, Onuma Pond is tied to a dragon-god legend.

Culture4.6/5

gallery fumoto

Landmark3.3/5

Otaijuku Yasukawa Honjin Ato Ruins

Eat

Thai food and Karaoke VOICE

Eat$$4.1/5

Masuei Shokudo

Eat$$$4/5

Hyotan

Eat$$$4.1/5

Togetsu

Eat$$$4.1/5

Restaurant Yokochan-Tei

Eat$$$4.2/5

Yakakura Miyota

Eat$$$4.2/5

Kaoriya

Cafe4.4/5

KOICHIRO COFFEE

Cafe$$$4.7/5

Cafe Siesta

Cafe4.5/5

CORNER SHOP MIYOTA

CORNER SHOP Miyota Karuizawa in Miyota offers family rooms with mountain views and tatami floors. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a work desk. Guests enjoy a bar, lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a dining area, electric kettle, and kitchenware. Located 74 km from Matsumoto Airport, the guest house provides easy access to skiing and hiking. The quiet street offers peaceful surroundings. CORNER SHOP Miyota Karuizawa is highly rated for its excellent service and comfortable accommodations.

Cafe$$$4.6/5

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Eat$$$4.4/5

Tsuboi

Stays

Stay4.6/5

Eau Sol Vert Karuizawa Club

Eau Sol Vert Karuizawa Club in Karuizawa offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests appreciate the room comfort and size, ensuring a relaxing stay. The hotel features a sauna, hot tub, and a beautiful garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a restaurant serves American and Asian breakfasts, lunch, and dinner. Additional facilities include a public bath, concierge service, minimarket, and free on-site private parking. Located 84 km from Matsumoto Airport, the hotel provides easy access to local attractions. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating areas, daily housekeeping, and full-day security for added peace of mind.

Stay4.3/5

Hotel Karuizawa Cross

Hotel Karuizawa Cross in Karuizawa offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests appreciate the room comfort and soundproofing. The hotel features a restaurant serving European cuisine for dinner and a bar. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, terrace, and sun terrace. Located 87 km from Matsumoto Airport, the hotel is near skiing, hiking, and cycling activities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Highly rated for its room comfort, convenient location, and attentive staff, the hotel offers daily housekeeping, ski pass sales, and full-day security.

Stay5/5

VillaHanasaku Karuizawa Miyota

Group villa with a sauna and rooms for up to 14, near Miyota Station. A floor-projection games room gives kids space to burn off energy.

Stay5/5

miyotahouse

Stay4.8/5

SAUNA FOREST CABIN Karuizawa Miyota

Stay4.8/5

#02 TinycabinTATEGU

Stay4.5/5

THE HIRAMATSU KARUIZAWA MIYOTA

Stay4.4/5

Ponta Village Karuizawa

Stay3.7/5

Hotel Route Inn Court Karuizawa

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1 h 30 mins

Wildlife Night Drive in Nagano, Japan

The biggest feature of this tour is the high chance of seeing wild animals. The wildlife encounter rate over the past 3 years has been 99.5%.The guides at Picchio are familiar with the ecology of all the wildlife species. They will be able to guide you through the unique aspects of living creatures from an expert perspective, not only from observing the animals themselves but also from observing the surrounding natural environment and ecosystem as a whole. *This tour is guided in Japanese and basic English. English ability may vary depending on the guide.

$53.97

5/5

10 h

Private Snowshoeing and Snow Monkey Tour in Nagano

Experience the best of Nagano winter in one unforgettable private tour—combining snowshoeing in the sacred forests of Togakushi and a visit to the iconic Snow Monkey Park, where wild macaques relax in natural hot springs. This seasonal experience is available only for a limited winter period. Unlike standard shared tours, this is an exclusive private experience focused on comfort, safety, and flexibility. Your guide, Hama—an English-speaking UIMLA-certified mountain leader and registered nurse—provides professional guidance tailored to winter conditions. Travel in a new Subaru Forester Hybrid 4WD, ideal for snowy mountain roads, ensuring a smooth and secure ride. The standard capacity is up to 4 guests, but groups up to 8 can be arranged upon request, with an additional certified guide for safe pacing and support. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to make the most of limited time while enjoying a premium, safe, and meaningful experience in Japan’s winter wilderness. ❄️

$1,667.18

5/5

Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour, From/To Tokyo, 2-12 guests

Greetings, from Viator site. We are travel agency named Global Guide& Transport Service., Co.LTD. We are specialist of Tokyo basis excursion, mainly treating private tour. Snow Monkey Park is among popular courses for international visitors. Snow monkey Park is the main destination, to be sure. But if you would like to add another spots, we will consult it. We can flexibly design the course according to the customer's wishes. The most featuring point, in this plan, is that we are focusing all about on Snow Monkey Park. The guests can take a hot spring with snow monkeys in the annexed hotel, if they like it. Especially the kids would be fascinated by this experience. It should become an unforgettable memory.

$894.03

5/5

8 h

Private One-Day Everything Tour in Nagano or Matsumoto

Discover Nagano or Matsumoto on a Fully Customizable Private Tour Enjoy a full-day private tour with an English-speaking local guide and private vehicle. Choose Nagano Standard, Matsumoto Standard, or an Extended Route. Nagano Standard covers Zenkoji, Togakushi, Obuse, Snow Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Matsushiro, and nearby areas. Pickup is from Nagano City hotels or Nagano Station only. Matsumoto Standard covers Matsumoto Castle, Ishii Miso Brewery, Daio Wasabi Farm, Azumino Winery, Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Narai-juku, and nearby areas. Pickup is from Matsumoto City hotels or Matsumoto Station only. Extended Route covers cross-area or long-distance routes such as Nagano ↔ Matsumoto, Kamikochi, Tsumago & Magome, Tateyama Kurobe, Hakuba, Nozawa, Shibu Onsen, and Yudanaka. Not all destinations fit in one day. The final route depends on pickup location, season, weather, road conditions, and time. Perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking a comfortable private day.

$514.31

5/5

2 h

~Exploring the nature and sightseeing spots of Karuizawa~ Forest bathing cycling

Enjoy a leisurely cycling tour of Karuizawa's classic spots. After renting a bicycle in front of Karuizawa Station, head to Kumobaike Pond, Karuizawa's most scenic spot. After getting off the bike and strolling around for a while, head to Old Karuizawa through the wooded villa area. While touring the narrow paths of the backstreets of Old Karuizawa, we will guide you to classic spots such as St. Paul's Catholic Church, Shaw Memorial Chapel, and the Karuizawa Association Tennis Court, famous for the romance between the Emperor and Empress. The entire route is flat, so people of all ages and genders can participate. For parents and children or couples, there is also a tandem (two-seater) tour unique to Karuizawa!

$53.35

5/5

8 h

Snow Monkey in "Jigokudani Yaen-koen" & Obuse Town

You will go around famous sightseeing spots in Hokushin (Northern Nagano) area. First, you will see the Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park worldly known for its snow monkeys. Then you will go to Obuse Town, which is reputed for its town renewal project vitalizing the historical heritages such as Hokusai Katsushika.

$972.05

5/5

5 h

Ski lesson around KARUIZAWA

Qualified instructors will provide easy-to-understand and kind instruction in skiing and telemarking for beginners to intermediate skiers. The content of the lessons can be changed between morning and afternoon, so please feel free to join with your family. We recommend Karuizawa because it is close to Tokyo and the station, but it is possible to go to other areas near Kanto. Lessons for children under 12 years old are OK, but there are restrictions on the number of children depending on their age.

$422.63

5/5

8 h

Karuizawa Private Customizable Full Day Tour

This private and customizable tour for Karuizawa city (in Nagano Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 4-5 attractions in Karuizawa City at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.

$289.99

5/5

9 h

Karuizawa Private Customized Day Tour

Our drivers have extensive geographic knowledge of Karuizawa. Starting from Tokyo, we provide high-end exclusive chartered car reservation services for VIPs visiting Karuizawa individually or in groups. According to the time and requirements of VIPs, we provide professional Karuizawa customized tour services, allowing tourists to travel easily and comfortably. Extra charges will apply when the requested journey is beyond the fixed distance and time. Within the time frame of a one-day tour, you can change the attractions or customize a one-day tour itinerary. The drivers of HIACE(14 seats)and COASTER(18 seats)can only speak Japanese.COASTER(18 seats)can be expanded to 25 seats at most. We can provide buses with more than 42 seats.If you need, you can send a message for consultation. We accept inquiries in Japanese, Korean and Chinese.For questions about car rentals and sightseeing, please do not hesitate to send us a message!

$676.21

5/5

Private Charter Service to Visit Snow Monkey Park

Book a transfer service with a private driver to and from the Snow Monkey from a variety of locations! Snow Monkey Park: established in 1964, the Jigokudani Monkey Park is home to the only troop of monkeys in the world known to naturally bathe in hot springs. Open all-year-round, the park is one of Nagano's most popular destinations. YOU MUST message us the total amount of people, total amount of luggage, and drop off location after your booking. FAILING TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DELAYS TO YOUR TRAVEL PLAN. All routes can also be conducted in reverse. We will arrange the vehicle best suitable for your group. Available Vehicle: 12 Seater Hiace (8 seater with luggage) 17 Seater Microbus (14 seater with luggage)

$608.59

5/5

Hands-Free Private Sightseeing Shuttle from Karuizawa to Kusatsu

Meet in Karuizawa as early as 10:00 a.m. and enjoy a relaxed, flexible journey to Kusatsu with a dedicated private guide until up to 5:00 p.m. Travel comfortably by private vehicle, avoiding crowded buses and trains, with a hotel-to-hotel transfer from Karuizawa to Kusatsu. During the tour, your luggage can be stored in the vehicle, allowing you to travel hands-free. You may stop at selected highlights such as Harunire Terrace, Onioshidashi Park, Shiraito Falls, and Asama Farm according to your preferences, with free stops at scenic photo spots. If you wish to visit locations not listed, please consult with us in advance. The itinerary can be adjusted within the available time and route. This tour is ideal for travelers who value flexibility, local insight, and a personalized experience while enjoying the nature and attractions of the Karuizawa–Kusatsu area. Arrival times may vary depending on the places visited.

$100.00

4.9/5

1 h 30 mins

Wild Japanese Flying Squirrel Watching Tour in Nagano

During this tour, guests will have the opportunity to observe the Japanese giant flying squirrel, an endemic species of Japan and one of the largest flying squirrel species in the world, as it opens its cloak-like body and glides into the forest at sunset. The chance of sighting this amazing creature is more than 90% as a result of our in-depth knowledge of the squirrel’s ecology and flight route. The Japanese giant flying squirrel’s dynamic flight will be sure to make you gasp in wonder. *Guided in Japanese and basic English (English ability varies by guide). ■ Important Notes ・Age: Ages 4+ ONLY. Under 4 strictly prohibited. ・Rain: Held in light rain. Cancelled 1.5h prior if severe. ・Trail: 5-20 min unpaved walk. No strollers/wheelchairs. ・Observe: Wait quietly in dark ~20 mins. Carry bags (may disband on-site). ・Bring: Flashlight, water, bug spray, long clothes. ・Park: Hoshino P1 (by Sonmin Shokudo, 5-min walk). ・Cancel: 100% fee for no-shows or late arrivals.

$28.61

4.9/5

2 h

Wild Bird Sanctuary Forest Guided Tour in Nagano

Picchio's nature watching tour takes advantage of the abundant nature surrounding Karuizawa, immersing guests in a tranquil forest environment to enjoy nature as it is. There is the opportunity to see wildlife including Japanese squirrels, montane brown frogs, and many bird species. Our expert guides share their knowledge and passion, hoping to inspire people to love and engage with Japanese nature. *Guided in Japanese and basic English (English ability varies by guide). ■ Important Notes ・Rain: Held in rain (bring rainwear). Cancelled only in severe weather. ・Trail: Approx. 2km unpaved. No strollers or wheelchairs. ・Infants (0-3): Free, but please bring a baby carrier as they may get tired. ・Bring: Water bottle (refills available at reception) & bug spray/long clothes in summer. ・Parking: Use Hoshino Area P1 (next to Sonmin Shokudo, 5-min walk). Extra parking in peak seasons. ・Cancellation: 100% fee applies for no-shows or if you arrive too late to join.

$20.81

4/5

Relax and refresh in Karuizawa Forest! Shinanoji down trekking around two people

Shinanoji Nature Trail is a hiking course about 10km in length, which is almost a descent from the peak teahouse. Walk about 7,5 km to the hot spots in Oze, which has many attractions. A downhill trek is relaxed while being healed by the colorful miscellaneous trees and larch forest. You can also see the two famous Karuizawa waterfalls (Shiraito Falls and Dragon Falls) along the way. This course is recommended for people who are not always confident in their physical fitness, and young and old alike, since the entire trip is almost a descent. From Oze Onsen, it is also possible to return to the peak chaya parking lot by bus or directly to Karuizawa Station.

$61.77

3.7/5

12 h

VIP Snow Monkeys Park Customized Private One Day Tour

Snow Monkey Park Witness wild Japanese macaques soaking in natural hot springs, surrounded by snowy forests. A rare, iconic wildlife experience you won’t find anywhere else. Zenkōji Temple Visit one of Japan’s most sacred temples, open to all. Walk through ancient halls, try the famous underground passage, and feel deep spiritual calm. ⛷️ Hakuba Snow Resort Enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding in the Japanese Alps with powder snow, stunning views, and runs for all skill level. It is a Special requirement on your desire for extra money. You can book our tour for Multiple days, we will provide you modern vehicles according to persons. You can Customize tour on your desire.

$550.00

3/5

Tokyo: Karuizawa, Kawagoe & Hoshino Resort Shrine Day Tour

Escape the bustle of Tokyo and discover the timeless beauty of **Karuizawa** and the historic charm of **Kawagoe** on this full-day guided tour. Begin your journey in the scenic mountain resort of **Karuizawa**, where you'll have free time to shop at the popular **Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza** or relax amid the area's peaceful natural surroundings. Continue to the tranquil **Kumoba Pond**, renowned for its mirror-like reflections and vibrant seasonal scenery. Next, visit the serene **Karuizawa Kogen Church**, nestled among towering trees, before stopping at the charming **Hoshino Onsen** area, where you can choose to enjoy a traditional Japanese hot spring experience (admission not included) or explore the picturesque resort village at your leisure. In the afternoon, travel to **Kawagoe**, affectionately known as "Little Edo," where history comes alive. Visit the historic **Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine**, stroll through the beautifully preserved **Ichibangai Old Warehouse District

$105.00

2/5

1 h 20 mins

Japanese Whisky Tour and Pairing Experience

Walk the production floor, enter the maturation warehouse, and be guided through an exclusive pairing menu by a whisky professional with decades of experience in food and drink. First, learn about the whisky-making process up close with one of your knowledgeable tour guides. Then, take a step inside your award-winning production warehouse to see how cask maturation techniques in action. Finally, relax at the bar where a certified whisky expert will walk you through the spirits alongside a specially curated pairing menu.

$97.53

4 h

Karuizawa Express Bus - From/To Narita Airport and Tokyo Station

Narita Airport > Karuizawa Route 151 08:20 Departure from Narita Airport T3 08:25 Departure from Narita Airport T2 08:30 Departure from Narita Airport T1 09:50 Departure from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu Route 165 15:20 Departure from Narita Airport T3 15:25 Departure from Narita Airport T2 15:30 Departure from Narita Airport T1 16:50 Departure from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu Route 121 18:05 Departure from Narita Airport T3 18:10 Departure from Narita Airport T2 18:15 Departure from Narita Airport T1 Karuizawa > Narita Airport Route 102 08:00 Departure from Karuizawa Prince Hotel West Route 156 10:15 Departure from Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort 10:30 Departure from Karuizawa Prince Hotel West Route 164 14:15 Departure from Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort 14:30 Departure from Karuizawa Prince Hotel West

$39.01

3 h

Trekking on the Mt. Asama with a great view

It is a trekking tour with an exclusive guide to the summit of the small Asama mountain of the Asama mountain foot. Koasayama is a parasitic volcano on the eastern foot of Mt. Asama at an altitude of 1,655 m. A guide will guide you through the formation and vegetation of Mt. Asama and aim at the summit. As it is about two and a half hours by round trip, if you are new to mountain climbing, you can feel free to participate regardless of age or sex. From the top of the mountain covered by the volcano, the spectacular Mt. Asama and the wonderful prospects await.

$55.27

Old Nakasendo trekking from Karuizawa-Beyond Sugahi Pass to Sakamoto Hotel-

Walk past Karuizawa inn from the former Nakayama Road to the Sakamoto inn. Sui Hui is a place that was once said to be the most difficult place in Zhongshan Road. At the top of the Usui Pass, you can see the view point of the Kanto plains panoramic view and the Kumano Imperial Shrine, which is famous for its power spots. After that, while going down the borge weir, we aim for Sakamoto inn while passing "Yamanaka teahouse ruins", "Sakamoto inn" with a panoramic view "Nagi". At the end of the trekking we will stop by and guide you to the hot spring "Kotonoyu". Slowly bathe in the hot spring, but if you are on your way back to Yokogawa Station, return to Karuizawa by bus.

$83.36

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