Recommended ways to spend your time Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa in autumn

Day 1

10:00

Sightseeing

Mount Asama Kumoba Pond

Sightseeing

Karuizawa is strongly associated with the image of a summer resort in the highlands.
Although not widely known, the autumn foliage season in Karuizawa starts earlier than in central Tokyo, and there are many hidden gem spots where you can experience autumn a little earlier.
Why not enjoy the crisp air and vibrant autumn foliage in Karuizawa, a place overflowing with nature?

Karuizawa TALIESIN Karuizawa TALIESIN

It's about a 12-minute drive from our hotel.
Karuizawa TALIESIN is a leisure complex centered around Shiozawa Lake, featuring rose gardens, art museums, historical buildings, restaurants, shops, and amusement facilities.
You can enjoy beautiful scenery that makes you feel as if you've wandered into a world straight out of a picture book.
The reflection of the autumn leaves on the lake is also beautiful, and we recommend taking a leisurely boat ride on Shiozawa Lake while admiring the autumn foliage.

Yagasaki Park

It's about a 3-minute drive from our hotel.
Yagasaki Park is a park where you can enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage surrounding the lake and the view of Mount Asama.
The park features KARUIZAWA OHGA HALL, a sports field, playground equipment, and a large pond where ducks swim, making it a great place for a stroll.
Why not take a leisurely stroll, relax on the grass, or simply spend your time however you like?

Photo: Naoko Kusumi

Mikasa Street

It's about a 7-minute drive from our hotel.
Mikasa Street is lined with larch trees, and this street has been selected as one of the "100 Best Street Trees in Japan."
During the autumn foliage season, it shines with a golden hue and is known as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.
While it's enjoyable as a driving route, renting a bicycle and cycling through the area under the clear autumn sky, feeling the breeze, will allow you to discover a different kind of charm in Karuizawa than what you experience on a drive.

Hiroshi senju museum karuizawa

It's about a 12-minute drive from our hotel.
The Hiroshi senju museum karuizawa is centered around a single-room museum space that takes advantage of the natural terrain, and also includes a gallery, museum shop, bakery/cafe, and a colorful foliage garden surrounding them.
This autumn, the season for art, why not experience a space where artwork and architecture become one?

Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

It's about a 6-minute walk from our hotel.
"Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza" is a stylish street lined with many famous shops, selling bread, jam, fashion items, souvenirs, and more.
It's a long-standing and beloved classic.

15:00

Check-in

front

Check-in

Welcome to Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
A 15-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. A 6-minute walk to Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza.
Located along the main street yet surrounded by nature, Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa is ideally situated for sightseeing and shopping.
Enjoy a resort stay that will satisfy all your senses.

16:00

Cafe

Cafe Cafe

Cafe

The cafe features a terrace bathed in soft light, creating a space where you can feel close to nature. Forget about time and enjoy your time however you like.

Cafe Information

17:00

Public bath

Large public bath "KOMOREBI"

Public bath

At night, you can relax and enjoy the open-air bath under the vast starry sky.
A sky full of stars will gently envelop you.
Enjoy a luxurious time surrounded by the nature and fresh air of Karuizawa.
Enjoy a time of relaxation for your mind and body surrounded by forest.

Information about the public bath

19:00

Dinner

French

Dinner

Dinner will be at the restaurant "Arpeggio".
In addition to set courses, we also offer a wide selection of à la carte dishes.
Enjoy a wide variety of dishes made with carefully selected ingredients from Shinshu. Experience a special evening in Karuizawa with our restaurant's signature dinner, a blend of tradition and innovation.

Dinner Information

20:00

BAR

BAR

BAR

After dinner, we went to the bar "BURGUNDY".
Enjoy a quiet evening in Karuizawa with a wide selection of drinks, including wine, cocktails, and whiskey, at our sophisticated counter.

Bar Information

Day 2

8:00

Public bath

Large public bath "KOMOREBI"

Public bath

Start your day refreshed in our large public bath.
Enjoy a luxurious time surrounded by the crisp morning air.
You can enjoy a relaxing time where you can feel a different atmosphere with your whole body compared to the nighttime.

Information about the public bath

9:00

Breakfast (Japanese or Western style)

Japanese breakfast Western-style breakfast

Breakfast (Japanese or Western style)

Enjoy an elegant breakfast at the Arpeggio restaurant.
We offer a wide variety of Japanese and Western buffet dishes, perfect for a morning in Karuizawa.
Enjoy a refreshing morning with a colorful array of fresh ingredients from Shinshu.

10:00

Lounge

Lounge

Lounge

The lounge area within the hotel is a high-quality space where you can relax and unwind. It features carefully selected furniture, creating a luxurious and extraordinary atmosphere.

11:00

Walking around the area

Kumoba Pond

Walking around the area

It's about a 4-minute drive from our hotel.
Kumoba Pond is beautiful with its reflection of nature throughout the seasons on the surface of the lake.
The surrounding area features a walking trail of approximately 1 km, and strolling along it while admiring the autumn foliage gives you a real sense of what makes Karuizawa special.
There are many photogenic spots, so be sure to take a stroll around and find your favorite photo location.

Guide to Autumn Foliage Spots

12:00

Checkout

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa

Checkout

Thank you for choosing Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa. You are welcome to continue using our facilities even after check-out.

  • Enjoying spring cherry blossoms
  • Feeling the coolness of summer
  • Enjoy the autumn foliage
  • Enjoying the winter scenery

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