Karuizawa

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Karuizawa is a town located in Kitasaku District in south-central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan. The town is located on an elevated plain at the foot of Mount Asama, one of Japan's most active volcanoes. At an elevation of 1,000 m and a temperate summer climate, Karuizawa is a popular year round resort offering many outdoor sport, hot spring and recreational activities. The town is known for its historic shopping street known as "Ginza dori" or "Kyu-do" (Ginza Street, or the Old Road) and association with both Japanese royalty and visitors such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

Located at an altitude of 1000m, this mountain resort town is perfect for outdoor activities like cycling, golfing, or skiing.
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