Karuizawa is situated on the border of Nagano Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture. Nagano Prefecture belongs to the Chubu (central) region of mainland Japan, boasting incredible wilderness, surrounded by mountains called the Japanese Alps.

The JR Hokuriku Shinkansen can easily take you all the way from Tokyo or Kanazawa to Karuizawa Station. Buses and rental cars are convenient for travelling inside Karuizawa, though a rental cycle is the best way to go if the weather is good.

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