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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Karuizawa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Karuizawa

Karuizawa in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 19638
1 night at 3-star hotel
Karuizawa in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 19638
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 New Delhi and takes around 7h 35m.

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 Times 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 New Delhi and takes around 7h 35m.

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 Times and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Karuizawa

Airlines serving Karuizawa

Lufthansa
Good (7,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,347 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,639 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,907 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,192 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,201 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (872 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
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Where to stay in Karuizawa

Average rates range from around ₹ 12,296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 28,818 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Karuizawa

Most booked hotels in Karuizawa

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,201+
Karuizawa Prince Hotel East
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,356+
Hoshinoya Karuizawa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 37,322+
Apa Hotel Karuizawa Ekimae Karuizawaso
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 4,378+

Hiring a car in Karuizawa

Expect to pay ₹ 97 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 ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,554. The most frequently booked car type in Karuizawa is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Nissan Dayz or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 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 ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,554. The most frequently booked car type in Karuizawa is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Nissan Dayz or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.