Guidebook for Annaka
Hot spring/Onsen/温泉
Tombo-no-yu, stylish modern hot spring in Karuizawa run by the boutique Hoshinoya hotel group with upmarket shops and restaurants nearby are also highly recommended.
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Hoshino Onsen
2148 NagakuraTombo-no-yu, stylish modern hot spring in Karuizawa run by the boutique Hoshinoya hotel group with upmarket shops and restaurants nearby are also highly recommended.
Local hot spring just ten minutes away by car. Has a communal feel and water is very good water. Japan's onsen symbol ♨ originated from here.
Megumi Hot Spring
3-chōme-3-41 IsobeLocal hot spring just ten minutes away by car. Has a communal feel and water is very good water. Japan's onsen symbol ♨ originated from here.
A family-friendly facility that is larger than Isobe onsen.
Parks and train museum close by – good for kids.
Touge-no-Yu - Hot Spring
1222 Matsuidamachi SakamotoA family-friendly facility that is larger than Isobe onsen.
Parks and train museum close by – good for kids.
Myogionsen Choju Hot Spring
2678 Myōgimachi SugaharaHotel onsen with the beautiful panoramic view of Mt. Myogi.
Small family-owned onsen in the mountains. Authentic and rustic feel, surrounded by nature.
上増田温泉 砦乃湯
2164 Matsuidamachi KamimasudaSmall family-owned onsen in the mountains. Authentic and rustic feel, surrounded by nature.
Nature walk
Why not enjoy nature walk, bird watching, waterfalls, finding natural treasures!?
Mount Myōgi
Enjoy walks/climbing/swimming and fresh mountain air within one of Japans National Parks
Enjoy a stroll in this small but beautifully designed retail space. Set in a forest close to a magical mountain river Harunire Terrace offers high-quality shops, cafe's and restaurants. Close by is the public Spa
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Harunire terasa
2148 NagakuraEnjoy a stroll in this small but beautifully designed retail space. Set in a forest close to a magical mountain river Harunire Terrace offers high-quality shops, cafe's and restaurants. Close by is the public Spa
This is a hidden gem of nature spot in Karuizawa. Rich in wildlife, it's a convenient, peaceful and unspoiled walking trail that can be followed with breakfast at Harunire Terrace
Senga Falls
NagakuraThis is a hidden gem of nature spot in Karuizawa. Rich in wildlife, it's a convenient, peaceful and unspoiled walking trail that can be followed with breakfast at Harunire Terrace
Senga Falls
NagakuraVery local hidden waterfall near home. Ideal for a quick picnic, or cooling dip.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary art gallery designed by Arata Isozaki. Adjacent to Green Farm it offers the perfect day trip blend of culture and family fun
Hara Museum ARC [Gunma]
2855-1 KanaiContemporary art gallery designed by Arata Isozaki. Adjacent to Green Farm it offers the perfect day trip blend of culture and family fun
Beautiful sculptural garden designed by Isamu Wakabayashi, with a small but pleasant gallery, gift shop, and cafe. The ideal starting point for a walk to Senga Falls
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Sezon Museum of Modern Art
2140 NagakuraBeautiful sculptural garden designed by Isamu Wakabayashi, with a small but pleasant gallery, gift shop, and cafe. The ideal starting point for a walk to Senga Falls
Beautiful combination of architecture and tranquil artworks. Worth visiting if you like both.
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Muzeum Hiroshiho Senju Karuizawa
815 NagakuraBeautiful combination of architecture and tranquil artworks. Worth visiting if you like both.
Food Scene
Delicious organic vegetarian cafe/restaurant with a lovely plant nursery adjacent it's the perfect lunch venue for gardeners
RK GARDEN POINT MAKERS
1138-1 OiwakeDelicious organic vegetarian cafe/restaurant with a lovely plant nursery adjacent it's the perfect lunch venue for gardeners
A Summer only restaurant dedicated to the catching and cooking of the Japanese fish delicacy 'Ayu' or sweetfish. Its a truly authentic experience eating freshly caught chargrilled fish on a stick. The restaurant is adjacent to the river and cooled by its breeze.
磯部簗
1-chōme-12-34 IsobeA Summer only restaurant dedicated to the catching and cooking of the Japanese fish delicacy 'Ayu' or sweetfish. Its a truly authentic experience eating freshly caught chargrilled fish on a stick. The restaurant is adjacent to the river and cooled by its breeze.
Sightseeing
Kid-friendly farming fun, lots of animals and activities including the only sheepdog show in Gunma!?
Ikaho Green Bokujo
2844-1 KanaiKid-friendly farming fun, lots of animals and activities including the only sheepdog show in Gunma!?
This is where you're staying. In February-April guests might be lucky enough to enjoy the glorious plum blossoms in full bloom – a white scented landscape of petals from your room !? Just a short walk away is a local plum blossom festival
The Akima Bairin a.k.a. Akima Plum Forest
This is where you're staying. In February-April guests might be lucky enough to enjoy the glorious plum blossoms in full bloom – a white scented landscape of petals from your room !? Just a short walk away is a local plum blossom festival
By the time they arrive most of our guests are bored with shrines. However, Huruna Shrine is genuinely worth a trip. Its been around since 586 and is set deep in a dark, brooding forest surrounded by giant trees so we think it's a little bit special
Chrám Haruna
849 HarunasanmachiBy the time they arrive most of our guests are bored with shrines. However, Huruna Shrine is genuinely worth a trip. Its been around since 586 and is set deep in a dark, brooding forest surrounded by giant trees so we think it's a little bit special
Shopping
Fresh vegetables from Nagano, good quality foods and drinks available including imported goodies !
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TSURUYA Karuizawa
2707 NagakuraFresh vegetables from Nagano, good quality foods and drinks available including imported goodies !
Another shopping stop near Tsuruya, Karuizawa.
Very fresh veggies, local produce available.
Earlier the better getting there!
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軽井沢発地市庭
2564-1 HotchiAnother shopping stop near Tsuruya, Karuizawa.
Very fresh veggies, local produce available.
Earlier the better getting there!
New Tsutaya bookstore in the woods!
A place to go for Arts and Culture, nice bookshop and local goodies in Karuizawa.
Karuizawa Commongrounds／軽井沢コモングラウンズ
New Tsutaya bookstore in the woods!
A place to go for Arts and Culture, nice bookshop and local goodies in Karuizawa.
Getting Around
This is the nearest station to get to us. Hokuriku Shinkansen line/ just one hour from Tokyo. Not all shinkansen stop here so check your ticket and don't fall asleep on the train
Annakaharuna Station
2552-5 HigashikamiakimaThis is the nearest station to get to us. Hokuriku Shinkansen line/ just one hour from Tokyo. Not all shinkansen stop here so check your ticket and don't fall asleep on the train
This is our local JR line for those traveling economy and getting the truly authentic experience of journeying with the locals. Isobe station, just one more along the Shin Etsu line is an alternative – even more peaceful and quieter stop located for the onsen town.
Annaka Station
This is our local JR line for those traveling economy and getting the truly authentic experience of journeying with the locals. Isobe station, just one more along the Shin Etsu line is an alternative – even more peaceful and quieter stop located for the onsen town.