2025 Kitasaku District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

#timetotravel Lava flows from Mt. Asama's massive 1783 eruption created the surreal expanse of Onioshidashi Park (Gunma Prefecture). The landscape is a chaotic mass of jagged volcanic formations, with occasional patches of greenery pushing through. Plenty of walking trails with superb views of looming Mt. Asama make this area a great place to start. Asamayama Kannondo Temple is also located here. Dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of compassion, it was built in remembrance of those who perished in the disaster. A visit to the Asama Volcano Museum will give you insight into the area's geological activity.

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is located near Karuizawa Station. It is one of the most popular shopping malls in the suburbs of Tokyo and a must-visit attraction in Karuizawa. It has a large scale with more than 240 stores, ranging from famous brand boutiques to sports brands, Japanese All clothing is available. Whether you are shopping for discounts or looking for delicious restaurants, we have it all here! Karuiza Prince Shopping Plaza is conveniently located and only takes about an hour from Tokyo. Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen directly to Karuizawa Station, then exit the south exit and walk for about 5 minutes to the shopping mall. If you plan to take a trip to the sights of Lake Kawaguchi, don’t forget to purchase the “JR Tokyo Wide PASS: JR Tokyo Wide Pass”, which allows you to ride the Shinkansen and other trains as many times as you like within three days, which is a very cost-effective option. If you are departing from Narita or Haneda Airport, there are also buses that go directly to Karuizawa without the need for multiple transfers. It is very suitable for a day trip to Karuizawa! 📍Address: 〒389-0102 1178-232 Taruizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-19:00 #Shopping #karuizawaoutletmall