Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Karuizawa travel guide

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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. Karuizawa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Karuizawa

Karuizawa in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16848
1 night at 3-star hotel
Karuizawa in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16848
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Karuizawa.

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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

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 Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Karuizawa.

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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Karuizawa

IBROmitama Ibaraki
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Karuizawa

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
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Where to stay in Karuizawa

Average rates range from around ₹ 12,563 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 29,167 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Karuizawa

Most booked hotels in Karuizawa

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Karuizawa Prince Hotel East
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,275+
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Karuizawa Prince Hotel West
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,863+
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Hoshinoya Karuizawa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 34,830+
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Apa Hotel Karuizawa Ekimae Karuizawaso
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 6,700+
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Hiring a car in Karuizawa

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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