It is Autumn in Japan’s CUTEST Resort Town, Karuizawa! Let’s have an iconic solo day trip. From the Usui Pass Observation Platform’s view to Kyu-Karuizawa’s streets lined with stores, this town is the perfect resort town.
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Welcome to Karuizawa 00:00-01:23
Karuizawa (軽井沢) is an upmarket mountain resort at the foot of the active volcano Mount Asama in Nagano Prefecture. Located at an altitude of roughly 1000 meters, the town provides a pleasant escape from the summer heat. It was promoted as a mountain resort by Western residents of Japan in the late 1800s, and today many wealthy urbanites own a second home there.
Kumano Kotai Shrine 01:23-02:24
Usui Pass Observation Platform 02:24-03:48
The Usui Pass Observation Platform (碓氷峠見晴台, Usui Tōge Miharashidai) sits on the border of Gunma and Nagano Prefectures. Beautiful views over the mountains of Gunma Prefecture on one side and Mount Asama on the other side can be enjoyed from this observation platform.
Source and learn more about bus rides up to the platform: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6035.html
Kyu-Karuizawa 03:48-08:16
Kyu-Karuizawa (旧軽井沢, was formerly a post town along the Nakasendo Route, one of two major road connections that connected the imperial capital Kyoto with the shogunal capital Edo (present-day Tokyo) during the Edo Period. Today, Kyu-Karuizawa is the main center of the Karuizawa resort area.
The town has a pleasant atmosphere with chic restaurants and cafes aiming at affording patrons and with forested residential districts made up of holiday villas. Kyu-Karuizawa offers a wide range of shopping opportunities as well, notably at the Prince Shopping Plaza and the Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza. Visitors can also indulge in some of the many leisure activities available, such as bowling, golf and cycling around town.
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6032.html
Kumobaike Pond 08:16-09:11
Kumobaike Pond is a photogenic pond located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of Karuizawa Station. The pond is a popular spot for viewing autumn colors, which are typically at their best here around mid October to early November.
Learn more https://www.wowu.jp/spots/kumobaike-pond
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza 09:11-13:35
A newer addition to Karuizawa’s shopping attractions, the Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is an outlet mall for popular brands, outdoor goods, sports wear and trendy items. The mall’s pleasant surroundings make it a lovely destination for a walk even if shopping is not on your agenda. There are also a few dining establishments here, which usually operate until later than the shops.
Source https://drivejapan.co.jp/media/spot/areas/central-honshu-chubu/spots/1932
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