Nature in Karuizawa
Forests
This forest consists of a variety of tree species including chestnut trees, white birch and pine trees. It is possible to observe around 80 different species of birds in this one area and many kinds of wild plants and flowers bloom throughout the year. The forest also serves as a home fo...
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Rivers
One of Karuizawa's famous rivers, the Yukawa, also plays host to our nature tours "Yukawa" translated into English, means "hot water river." The water of the river is not actually hot but the name instead comes from the fact that the river appears to steam in winter. This phenomenon occurs...
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Waterfalls
Karuizawa's alternating terrain creates many waterfalls, big and small. One of the most famous waterfalls is "Shiraito no taki" which means waterfall of white thread, as it does indeed appear as if thousands of pale strings are pouring over the rock face creating quite a splendid site. Ano...
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Mountains
Karuizawa is a town surrounded by mountains. The biggest name is Mt.Asama, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan. It rises above Karuizawa at a height of 1251m (elev. 2568m) and is listed on the "One Hundred Mountains of Japan" list. From May to September, the slopes of Asama bloom wit...
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