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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Karuizawa has to offer.

When to visit Karuizawa

Karuizawa in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 20773
1 night at 3-star hotel
Karuizawa in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 20773
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 Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 42 miles from Karuizawa. The shortest flight to Karuizawa from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Karuizawa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 78 miles from Karuizawa. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Karuizawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 42 miles from Karuizawa. The shortest flight to Karuizawa from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Karuizawa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 78 miles from Karuizawa. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Karuizawa

MMJMatsumoto
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Karuizawa

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in Karuizawa

Average rates range from around ₹ 10,088 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 33,216 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Karuizawa

Most booked hotels in Karuizawa

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Hotel Grand Vert Kyukaruizawa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,570+
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Karuizawa Prince Hotel West
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,563+
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Hoshinoya Karuizawa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 37,029+
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Hiring a car in Karuizawa

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.