A cycling tour around Karuizawa—travel by rent-a-cycle!

Karuizawa has many flat roads and is perfect for cycling. This plan introduces a one-day tour where visitors can enjoy nature, cuisine and shopping in Karuizawa while riding around by bicycle. Consider renting an electric-assist bicycle, depending on your level of fitness.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2021-06-14
- naturalCafeina
  
  10:00
- Kumoba Pond
  
  11:00
- Mikasa Street
  
  12:00
- Former Mikasa Hotel
  
  12:30
- Mampei Hotel Cafe Terrace
  
  13:30
- The Whispering Road
  
  14:40
- Yagasaki Park
  
  15:00
- Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
  
  16:00

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DAY1

- naturalCafeina
  
  10:00
  
  40min
  
  Cafe
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi Karuizawa Higashi 25
  - naturalCafeina
  - naturalCafeina
- Car
  
  20min
- Kumoba Pond
  
  11:00
  
  30min
  
  Lake
  
  After filling your stomach, head toward the scenery Karuizawa is known for at Kumoba Pond. The seasonal variation one can witness here is absolutely beautiful. Walking around the lake is also beautiful.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa
  
  31 of the Best Things to Do in Karuizawa
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  - Kumoba Pond
- Car
  
  30min
- Mikasa Street
  
  12:00
  
  10min
  
  Street
  
  After seeing Kumoba Pond, cycle through the green tunnel, Mikasa Street. This road connects the former Karuizawa Rotary and the former Mikasa Hotel. Here you can enjoy the shade of the natural arch formed by Japanese larch trees, especially in the summer.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi
  - Mikasa Street
- Car
  
  20min
- Former Mikasa Hotel
  
  12:30
  
  30min
  
  Historical Monument
  
  The former Mikasa Hotel, located on Mikasa Road, was originally the social watering hole for well-known names. You can take a tour of the inside. Many people take a break here on their cycling journey.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa 1339-342
  
  31 of the Best Things to Do in Karuizawa
  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
  - Former Mikasa Hotel
- Car
  
  30min
- Mampei Hotel Cafe Terrace
  
  13:30
  
  60min
  
  Cafe
  
  Once you leave the former Mikasa Hotel, you can walk down Mikasa Road and head to the cafe terrace at the Mampei Hotel by way of a side road from Karuizawa Ginza Road. The milk tea that John Lennon had when he was there is still being served.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa 925
  - Mampei Hotel Cafe Terrace
- Car
  
  10min
- The Whispering Road
  
  14:40
  
  10min
  
  Row of trees
  
  After resting at the Mampei Hotel, continue on along the Yagasaki River, where you'll find a row of mimosa trees dubbed the Whispering Road. Take your bike for a spin down this mysterious path.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa
  - The Whispering Road
- Car
  
  10min
- Yagasaki Park
  
  15:00
  
  30min
  
  Park / Green Space
  
  After you finish walking the Whispering Road, you'll arrive at Yagasaki Park. The beautifully grown trees in the park give you an opportunity to take a restful break.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawahigashi 28-1
  - Yagasaki Park
- Car
  
  30min
- Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
  
  16:00
  
  90min
  
  Complex Facility / Commercial Facility
  
  After returning your bicycle, why not end the trip with some shopping here? You can enjoy the blend of traditional and trendy styles of Karuizawa while finding unique goods to bring back home.
  
  Address
  
  Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa
  
  31 of the Best Things to Do in Karuizawa
  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
  - Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
- FINISH
  
  17:30