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Summer

Karuizawa is at an elevation of 1,000 metres, making it the perfect place to enjoy a cool summer.
With an average temperature of around 20.6 degrees in August, this is a great time to enjoy the nature of Karuizawa.
Why not rent a bicycle or take a stroll in some of Karuizawa’s most scenic spots?

Trekking

Trekking among the rich nature of Karuizawa is popular, even for beginners. Listen to the birds sing, enjoy the seasonal wild flowers, and enjoy the many various trekking routes Karuizawa has to offer.
Cycling

Karuizawa has established numerous cycling routes that you can enjoy. Feel the nature around you, feed your curiosity and feel the wind brush against your face as you explore Karuizawa in the most effective way possible. There are plenty of places to rent.
Bird Watching

Picchio are eco-tourism experts! Join one of their eco-tours to learn more about the wonders of nature in the Karuizawa forests.
Shiraitonotaki Falls

A waterfall seventy metres wide and three metres high. The name comes from the way the water drops to resemble white threads, like a pure veil between the contrasting green trees. It is a tourist attraction that is representative of Karuizawa.

Trekking

Cycling

Bird Watching

Shiraitonotaki Falls