Former Mikasa Hotel

The former Mikasa Hotel, located in the center of Karuizawa, is a historic building designated as an important cultural property by the government. There are many buildings and tourist spots in the surrounding area where you can feel the history of Karuizawa. We recommend taking a stroll through the Old Karuizawa Ginza, the Green Tunnel, and the Karuizawa Art Museum. There are also many rental bicycles available, allowing you to explore the area by bike. Why not spend a leisurely time enjoying historic buildings and beautiful nature?

The Old Mikasa Hotel Curry is the traditional taste that you would have had at the old Mikasa Hotel. The curry bread made with the Mikasa curry is popular at the Karuizawa Kitchen Rotary store. In addition, Karuizawa has many delicious gourmet foods. There are various genres of restaurants such as Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, and you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients. There are also many souvenirs such as sausages and gelato.

The approximately 2km green tunnel that runs from the former Mikasa Hotel to the former Karuizawa Ginza is known as a beautiful spot for its fresh greenery in spring. The tunnel is filled with flowers that bloom seasonally, offering a beautiful view. In addition, there are many tourist spots such as parks, art museums, and museums rich in nature around the tunnel. Why not take a stroll through the green tunnel with the arrival of spring?

Karuizawa is famous as a summer retreat. Surrounded by a cool climate and rich nature, there are various ways to enjoy the outdoors and hot springs in Karuizawa. In addition, at Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding even in the summer. Many summer-only events are also held, making it a surefire way to have fun with family and friends.

Karuizawa is also popular as a ski resort in winter. There are many ski resorts such as Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, where both beginners and advanced skiers can enjoy themselves. In addition, access to the hot spring resort of Kusatsu Onsen is good, making it recommended to go on a hot spring tour after skiing. There are also many winter-limited events held, so there are plenty of ways to enjoy Karuizawa in winter.