Asama

Asama

A scenic landscape with a grassy foreground, leafless trees, and a snow-capped mountain under a partly cloudy sky.

Nestled in the Asama highlands, Kita-Karuizawa offers a balance of serenity and easy access to nature, hot springs, and local charm. From forest trails and waterfalls to stylish cafés and mountain vistas, each season reveals a different side of the highlands.
浅間高原に広がる北軽井沢は、静けさと心地よい遊び場がほどよく調和した場所。森の小径や滝、開放的なカフェ、迫力ある山並みなど、自然とローカルの魅力がすぐ手の届く距離にあります。季節が変わるたびに、まったく違う表情を見せてくれる高原の魅力を楽しめます。

Indoor hot spring bathhouse with large glass windows revealing lush green trees outside, wooden ceiling and walls, and smooth stone accents.

Hoshino Onsen & Harunire Terrace

Hotspring (Onsen) with Forest cafés, fine dining. (20 min)

A lush green forest with tall trees and dense foliage, with a waterfall flowing into a calm pool of water.

Shiraito Falls

Ranked among the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan. (10 min)

SUMMER
- Asama 2000 Park (20 min) – Perfect summer drive with sweeping views and picnic spots.
- Quiet evenings at Villa Lina, surrounded by deep green forest. — SUMMER - Asama 2000 Park (20 min) – Perfect summer drive with sweeping views and picnic spots. - Quiet evenings at Villa Lina, surrounded by deep green forest.

AUTUMN
- Forest trails glowing with red and gold foliage right from the villa’s doorstep.
- Warm evenings indoors, watching the leaves drift outside. — AUTUMN - Forest trails glowing with red and gold foliage right from the villa’s doorstep. - Warm evenings indoors, watching the leaves drift outside.

WINTER
- Asama 2000 Ski Resort (20 min) Palcall Tsumagoi (20 min) – Wide ski area with scenic gondolas and snow activities.
- Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort (25 min) – Ideal for beginners and children. — WINTER - Asama 2000 Ski Resort (20 min) Palcall Tsumagoi (20 min) – Wide ski area with scenic gondolas and snow activities. - Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort (25 min) – Ideal for beginners and children.

SPRING
- Cherry blossoms and fresh green leaves throughout Kita-Karuizawa.
- Shiraito and Asama Otaki Falls surrounded by spring blooms. — SPRING - Cherry blossoms and fresh green leaves throughout Kita-Karuizawa. - Shiraito and Asama Otaki Falls surrounded by spring blooms.