Karuizawa Station

Note

- pronounced as ka-ru-i-za-wa

- Quaint & quiet town of 20,000 population but a populat ski resort

- saw ski activities on a small white strip, probably artificial snow

Katuizawa Station:

Inside station

South entrance leads to Prince Shopping Plaza:

North entrance leads to hotel / bus stop / Kyu Karuizawa:

Bus route:

Walking route:

Things to do:

Ski activities (viewed from south entrance of Karuizawa Station)

Takamitei 高美亭 @ Karuizawa

Takamitei
8-2 Karuizawa -higashi
Karuizawa
Kitasaku-Gu District
Nagano
Open 11am to 7pm (Close on Sunday)
http://www.sanwa-gr.com/kanko/takamitei/

Note
- Walking distance from Karuizawa Station
- Small eatery with don, soba, tempura
- English menu available

Vegetarian soba

Prince Shopping Plaza @ Karuizawa

Prince Shopping Plaza

- Nike items were a good deal with cheaper pricing than SG

- Adidas was even better with 40%-50% off discounted prices, e.g. tennis shoes for 2,450 yen (after 50% off discounted price)

- GAP had kids items on discount, e.g. T-shirt @ 390 yen, vest @ 1,600 yen

Nike

Addidas

- 40% off discounted price for apparels & 50% for shoes

Gap

L.L. Bean Large 8,900 yen

Medium 6,900 yen

Small 3,900yen

Asics

Kumoba Pond @ Karuizawa

Kumoba Pond

Sights along the way from Kyu Karuizawa (20 min, 1.2km):