Karuizawa travel guide
Karuizawa Tourism | Karuizawa Guide
You're Going to Love Karuizawa
Karuizawa is a must-see destination in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Karuizawa to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Karuizawa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Karuizawa in August, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Karuizawa, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.
How to Get to Karuizawa
Plane
Although Karuizawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 122 km from Karuizawa. The shortest flight to Karuizawa from India departs from Kochi and takes around 14h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Karuizawa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 126 km from Karuizawa. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Karuizawa
Where to stay in Karuizawa
Average rates range from around ₹ 12,378 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 29,696 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Karuizawa
Most booked hotels in Karuizawa
Hiring a car in Karuizawa
Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Karuizawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. The most frequently booked car type in Karuizawa is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.