5 Recommended Tourist Spots in Karuizawa Selected by Our Staff | Enjoy Your Stay at Luxe Villa Even More

Luxe Villa was born in July 2025 in Ohinata, Karuizawa.
As a private villa available for rent, we offer a new style of travel where you can "stay as if you were living there."

This time, we will introduce how to enjoy sightseeing as one way to spend your time at Luxe Villa .

Luxe Villa is located in the Karuizawa and Ohinata areas, with easy access to shopping areas and restaurants. This time, we would like to introduce a staff-recommended sightseeing guide for those who would like to enjoy sightseeing during their stay.

①Karuizawa Shopping Plaza

A popular shopping area right outside the south exit of Karuizawa Station.

Lined with famous domestic and international brands and outlet shops, you can enjoy leisurely shopping in the open atmosphere that is unique to resort areas.

The vast grounds are surrounded by greenery and there are many cafes and restaurants, and on nice days we recommend relaxing on the grass.

Address: Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
Access: 3 minutes on foot from the south exit of Karuizawa Station, 21 minutes by car from Karuizawa Luxe Villa

②Harunire Terrace

Harunire Terrace, located in the Hoshino area of Karuizawa, is a popular tourist spot that combines the nature of Karuizawa with a sophisticated atmosphere.

The wooden deck is lined with cafes, bakeries, craft shops and more, making it feel like a small town.

Dining on the terrace allows you to experience the comfort of Karuizawa's nature with all your senses.

Address: 2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
Access: 11 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, 9 minutes by car from Karuizawa Luxe Villa

3. Karuizawa Common Grounds

A new complex opened in the forest of Nakakaruizawa in 2023. Home to the Karuizawa Bookstore Nakakaruizawa Branch, co-working spaces, restaurants, and cafes, it is a popular area among locals. It also hosts a variety of events unique to Karuizawa. The beautiful architectural design blends seamlessly into the forest, allowing you to spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature. It is also recommended for souvenir hunting and reading.

Address: 1690-1 Toriibara, Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
Access: 11 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, 10 minutes by car from Karuizawa Luxe Villa

④Karuizawa Hatchi Market Garden

A popular direct sales store in Karuizawa that stocks fresh local vegetables, fruits, and souvenirs.
The shop is stocked with highland vegetables from Karuizawa and Shinshu brand ingredients, and you can also sample local flavors on the spot at the attached restaurant and cafe.
Stop by on your morning drive and you might find the perfect ingredients for your in-villa breakfast.

Address: 2564-1 Hatchi, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture

Access: 13 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, 13 minutes by car from Karuizawa Luxe Villa

⑤ Super Tsuruya Karuizawa store

Tsuraya is a supermarket loved by local residents and vacation home owners in Karuizawa.
There is a wide selection of Shinshu ingredients and Tsuruya original products, as well as souvenirs and gourmet foods that can only be found here. If you are staying in a Luxe Villa with a kitchen, we recommend buying ingredients at Tsuruya and enjoying cooking with local flavors.
This is a place that will enrich your experience of "traveling like a local" in Karuizawa.

Address: 2707 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture

Access: 11 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, 12 minutes by car from Karuizawa Luxe Villa

Luxe Villa offers a comfortable stay while experiencing the nature and culture of Karuizawa. Discover your own style of stay in Karuizawa, where you can enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and the local everyday life.

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