{"id":2027,"date":"2024-06-13T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kuzanbo.jp\/?post_type=column&p=2027"},"modified":"2024-09-25T13:46:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T04:46:02","slug":"column_2024_06_12_1","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/www.kuzanbo.jp\/en\/column\/column_2024_06_12_1\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Karuizawa like? Where is it? How to enjoy, attractions of each area, and some hole-in-the-wall places are also introduced!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Karuizawa is famous as a summer resort, but many people may be confused as to where it is located and in what prefecture. Karuizawa has many attractive areas, and you may be wondering where it is located. This column provides basic information about Karuizawa and the attractions of each area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is Karuizawa located in the first place?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Karuizawa is a highland area located on the eastern edge of Nagano Prefecture. The area is rich in nature, with elevations ranging from 900 to 1,000 meters, and its beautiful scenery and cool climate, even in summer, have made it a popular summer resort for foreigners.
 
The area is easily accessible from central Tokyo by Shinkansen, train, or car, and offers a variety of ways to enjoy the area, from shopping to strolling in nature. The area has many sightseeing spots, including spectacular scenery and historic buildings that are hard to find in central Tokyo, making it an area that can be enjoyed no matter how many times you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here to see the best places to drive in the Karuizawa area.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is the origin of the name Karuizawa?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The name \"Karuizawa\" is found throughout Japan, but the origin of the place name is not clearly known.
 
There are several studies that mention the origin of the place name, including the theory that the name was transferred from \"dry stream,\" \"ice stream,\" and \"Karuishizawa,\" or \"Karuhizawa,\" meaning \"back-bearing stream.
 
Many place names thought to have the same origin as Karuizawa are found in eastern Japan, and geographical reasons are thought to be the origin of the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Karuizawa known as a summer resort?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Karuizawa became known as a summer resort during the Meiji period (1868-1912) and later. Karuizawa prospered as an inn town during the Edo period. Later, during the Meiji period (1868-1912), a Canadian missionary, Alexander Croft Shaw, visited Karuizawa to escape the extreme heat of Tokyo, and the area became popular as a summer resort for foreigners.
 
Shaw was impressed by Karuizawa's beautiful nature and pleasant climate, and spread its charms to his friends. This is how Karuizawa became known as a summer resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karuizawa Climate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
 <\/th>\n\t\tJanuary<\/th>\n\t\tFebruary<\/th>\n\t\tMarch<\/th>\n\t\tApril<\/th>\n\t\tMay<\/th>\n\t\tJune<\/th>\n\t\tJuly<\/th>\n\t\tAugust<\/th>\n\t\tSeptember<\/th>\n\t\tOctober<\/th>\n\t\tNovember<\/th>\n\t\tDecember<\/th>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t
Average temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n\t\t-3.3<\/td>\n\t\t-2.6<\/td>\n\t\t1.1<\/td>\n\t\t7<\/td>\n\t\t12.3<\/td>\n\t\t16<\/td>\n\t\t20.1<\/td>\n\t\t20.8<\/td>\n\t\t16.7<\/td>\n\t\t10.5<\/td>\n\t\t4.8<\/td>\n\t\t-0.5<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t
Daily maximum temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n\t\t2.3<\/td>\n\t\t3.5<\/td>\n\t\t7.8<\/td>\n\t\t14.3<\/td>\n\t\t19.2<\/td>\n\t\t21.5<\/td>\n\t\t25.3<\/td>\n\t\t26.3<\/td>\n\t\t21.7<\/td>\n\t\t16.2<\/td>\n\t\t11.2<\/td>\n\t\t5.3<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t
Daily minimum temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n\t\t-8.2<\/td>\n\t\t-8<\/td>\n\t\t-4.5<\/td>\n\t\t0.6<\/td>\n\t\t6.3<\/td>\n\t\t11.8<\/td>\n\t\t16.4<\/td>\n\t\t17.1<\/td>\n\t\t13<\/td>\n\t\t6.3<\/td>\n\t\t-0.2<\/td>\n\t\t-5.3<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t
Precipitation (mm)<\/th>\n\t\t36.8<\/td>\n\t\t36.8<\/td>\n\t\t68.3<\/td>\n\t\t81<\/td>\n\t\t108.8<\/td>\n\t\t154.6<\/td>\n\t\t191.8<\/td>\n\t\t141.6<\/td>\n\t\t193.5<\/td>\n\t\t151.1<\/td>\n\t\t52.5<\/td>\n\t\t29.6<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
Source:Japan Meteorological Agency \"Karuizawa (Nagano Prefecture) Normal (annual and monthly values)<\/a>\"
(Statistical period: 1991-2020) <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Karuizawa is located on a plateau at an altitude of 900 to 1,000 meters above sea level, making it cool in summer and cold in winter.
 
The average annual temperature in Karuizawa is about 9\u00b0C, making it a true summer resort. In summer, the average temperature is around 20\u00b0C, although there are days when the maximum temperature exceeds 30\u00b0C. Even in mid-summer, there are many relatively cool days, making it a comfortable place to live. Even in mid-summer, many days are relatively cool and comfortable. This is the perfect place for a summer trip.
 
The average temperature in winter is below 0\u00b0C (32\u00b0F), and there are many cold days. However, Karuizawa in winter has a high percentage of clear skies and not much precipitation. The clear air and beautiful starry skies attract many visitors.
 
Another attraction of the town of Karuizawa is the clean air, as there are no large factories in the town and it is a highland area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is Kita-Karuizawa? What prefecture is it located in?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kita-Karuizawa is a part of Rokurigahara, which stretches to the northeast of Mt. Asama, and is located in the southwestern part of Naganohara-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture. Although most people may generally think of Nagano Prefecture when they think of \"Karuizawa,\" Kita-Karuizawa is in Gunma Prefecture.
 
Known as a vacation spot that has attracted artists including the late conductor Seiji Ozawa and poet and picture book author Shuntaro Tanikawa, the area offers magnificent nature and beautiful scenery. The area's higher elevation and cooler temperatures than Karuizawa make it an ideal summer resort.
 
It is only 30 minutes away from Karuizawa by car, and is attracting attention as a hole-in-the-wall spot. You will enjoy visiting with your family and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some activities you can do in Kita-Karuizawa<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Click here to see the charm of the Kita-Karuizawa area.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

North Karuizawa Climate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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 <\/th>\n\t\t\tJanuary<\/th>\n\t\t\tFebruary<\/th>\n\t\t\tMarch<\/th>\n\t\t\tApril<\/th>\n\t\t\tMay<\/th>\n\t\t\tJune<\/th>\n\t\t\tJuly<\/th>\n\t\t\tAugust<\/th>\n\t\t\tSeptember<\/th>\n\t\t\tOctober<\/th>\n\t\t\tNovember<\/th>\n\t\t\tDecember<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Average temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n\t\t\t-4.5<\/td>\n\t\t\t-4<\/td>\n\t\t\t-0.4<\/td>\n\t\t\t5.7<\/td>\n\t\t\t11.2<\/td>\n\t\t\t14.9<\/td>\n\t\t\t19.1<\/td>\n\t\t\t19.6<\/td>\n\t\t\t15.5<\/td>\n\t\t\t9.5<\/td>\n\t\t\t3.8<\/td>\n\t\t\t-1.6<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Daily maximum temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n\t\t\t-0.5<\/td>\n\t\t\t0.6<\/td>\n\t\t\t4.6<\/td>\n\t\t\t11.5<\/td>\n\t\t\t16.9<\/td>\n\t\t\t19.7<\/td>\n\t\t\t23.7<\/td>\n\t\t\t24.3<\/td>\n\t\t\t19.8<\/td>\n\t\t\t14.4<\/td>\n\t\t\t9<\/td>\n\t\t\t2.7<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Daily minimum temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n\t\t\t-8.9<\/td>\n\t\t\t-9<\/td>\n\t\t\t-5.4<\/td>\n\t\t\t0.3<\/td>\n\t\t\t5.7<\/td>\n\t\t\t10.6<\/td>\n\t\t\t15.3<\/td>\n\t\t\t15.8<\/td>\n\t\t\t11.8<\/td>\n\t\t\t5.1<\/td>\n\t\t\t-0.7<\/td>\n\t\t\t-5.9<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
Precipitation (mm)<\/th>\n\t\t\t52.4<\/td>\n\t\t\t55.5<\/td>\n\t\t\t96.4<\/td>\n\t\t\t107.9<\/td>\n\t\t\t132<\/td>\n\t\t\t180<\/td>\n\t\t\t207.5<\/td>\n\t\t\t165.2<\/td>\n\t\t\t220.2<\/td>\n\t\t\t167.8<\/td>\n\t\t\t72.2<\/td>\n\t\t\t46.2<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
Source:JMA \"Tashiro (Gunma Prefecture) Normal (annual and monthly values)<\/a>\"
(Statistical period: 1991-2020) <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kita-Karuizawa is located at an elevation of 1000~1400m, higher than Karuizawa. The average temperature in August is 19.6\u2103, which is about 7\u2103 lower than the average temperature in Tokyo during the same month. The average temperature in August is 19.6\u00b0C, which is about 7\u00b0C lower than the average temperature for the same month in Tokyo, indicating how cool it is. It is recommended to visit in summer as a summer resort.
 
Winters are bitterly cold, but in return winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed. In addition, the starry sky viewed from high altitude is exceptional. Why not experience the grandeur of nature?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to do in the Karuizawa area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n