Summary
Karuizawa is surrounded by abundant nature and many wild animal species live nearby but are hard to find during the day. Would you like to take a peek into the world of wild animals at night with us? The animals you meet in the forest on a winter night will make for an exciting experience.
*This tour starts from Asama Prince Hotel.
Highlights
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Experience a Special Winter Night
This is a Private Tour limited to one group per day. Spend a moment immersing your five senses in the breath of wild animals within the deep silence of the forest.
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High probability of encountering wild animals
The biggest feature of this tour is that you are likely to see wild animals. The guides at Picchio are familiar with the ecology of all of the wildlife species. They will be able to guide you through the unique aspects of living creatures from an expert perspective, not only from observing the animals themselves but also from observing the surrounding natural environment and ecosystem as a whole.
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A Safari Experience: Searching for Wildlife Living in Winter Karuizawa
Diverse species of wild animals inhabit the nature-rich landscape of Karuizawa. Join us to observe the lives of these animals surviving Karuizawa's severe winter. Furthermore, the starry night sky viewed from a place free of artificial light is breathtakingly beautiful. A guide-led celestial explanation will make this an even more unforgettable experience.
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Footprints made by a variety of wild animals
After it snows, you can see footprints made by a variety of wild animals such as deer, fox, and racoon dogs in the snow. You can imagine the animals moving around the forest even in the harsh winter of Karuizawa.
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Premium Option For those who wish to experience a winter night in even greater luxury
Create a special memory of your winter night in Karuizawa with our "Premium" Course, combining a spectacular starry sky with an exclusive dinner at the Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel.
On the tour, we provide a dedicated area where you can relax in a sleeping bag and gaze up at the stars. Enjoy an extraordinary moment as you leisurely observe the winter night sky with a hot drink in hand.
*Children's Dinner: The dinner is not included for children of elementary school age or younger. They will need to share meals or order separately.
*Inclement Weather: In the event that observing the stars is difficult (due to cloudy conditions, etc.), we will offer an alternative program: "Making Wildlife Footprint Specimens."Dinner Venue: Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel
Click here for details about dinner
Details
- Period
- From November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
- Times
- 〈Standard〉 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
〈Premium〉 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Price
- 〈Standard〉
Adults (13 years old and above) – 7,500～ yen per person
Children (4-12 years old) – 4,500 yen per child
〈Premium〉
Adults (13 years old and above) – 20,000～ yen per person
Children (4-12 years old) – 7,500 yen per child
*Prices change depending on the date. - Requirements
- Must be 4 years or older
*Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 20 or older. - Meeting Place
- Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel (View Directions)
*The tour starts at Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel, not at Picchio Visitor Center - Booking
- Reservations are primarily accepted by phone to Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel starting one month prior to your desired tour date, up until 4:00 pm on the day of the tour.
Tel: +81-(0)267-42-0001
If you have difficulty making a reservation by phone, you can also book the Standard Course online through Picchio via the link below.
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- Tops
- Down Jacket
- Bottoms
- Warm trousers
- Shoes
- Snow boots
- Others
- Gloves and/or neck warmer are recommended
＊The temperature becomes -10 degree in Karuizawa in winter.
- Notice
- ・The tour starts at Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel, not at Picchio Visitor Center.
