[2025 Karuizawa Attraction] Travel Guide for Karuizawa New Art Museum (Updated Apr)

📍Trip Overview Bicycle tour of Karuizawa Experience the classic spots in Karuizawa and even stargazing 🏖️Photogenic spots Keraike Skating Rink Harunire Terrace Kumoba Pond (when it's snowing) Kogen Church Karuizawa New Art Museum Tombo no Yu Mampei Hotel 🚇Transportation: Bicycle rental Shironeko Cycle - 2 minutes walk from the north exit of Karuizawa Station 150 electric bicycles, pay in cash 9:00am - 5:00pm 1,500 yen 9:00am - 9:00pm 1,700 yen No reservation required, just go to the store and rent. They start lending out a little before opening hours and are flexible with return times. I used it until 8pm. 📷Recommended photo locations Keraike Skating Rink I was able to see shooting stars while stargazing. 10:00-16:00 (last entrance 15:30) *Closed 1/20-1/24 Adults 1,900 yen *Including rental shoes Gloves and knit hat (or helmet) must be worn Rental items (helmet, chair with sled): Free Rental items (gloves and knit hat): Paid There is a luggage storage area, but it is not a locker, so please keep your valuables with you Use for 1 hour and 30 minutes after renting shoes *Re-entry is not allowed. *Please note that some areas are not open depending on the season 🍜Exquisite gourmet food Kagimotoya, a popular soba restaurant, right next to Nakakaruizawa Station 　　　　Payment by cash only Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura in Harunire Terrace 　　　The apple pie is exquisite 🏠Recommended accommodation Ace Inn Matsumoto, 1 minute walk from Matsumoto Station (almost directly connected) Breakfast buffet 💡Notes It gets quite cold, so gloves and knit hats are a must. 1/25 (Sat) 4°/-7° #Karuizawa #Trip to Karuizawa #Sightseeing in Karuizawa #Karuizawa Kogen Church #Keraike Pond #Keraike Skating Rink #Hoshino Resort #Kumoba Pond #Tombonoyu #Harunire Terrace #Shironeko Cycle #Karuizawa New Art Museum #Mampei Hotel #Kogen Church #Stargazing on the Ice

A toilet filled with symbols such as ◎, ✖︎, and ■ in the Karuizawa New Art Museum 🚽✨ There are stylish cafes and restaurants that have "stylish toilets", but there are no artistic and stylish ones here 😆✨ There are multi-purpose toilets on the first and second floors, and the one on the second floor is art 🚽 An art piece by Shuji Mukai ✨✨ Since it's a toilet, anyone can visit it ♬ Karuizawa New Art Museum also has a chapel by the famous Kengo Kuma, who also worked on the National Stadium, and a heart object by contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel ✨✨ It's easy to stop by, as it's within walking distance of the station, less than 10 minutes in the direction of Old Karuizawa Ginza ♬ [Karuizawa New Art Museum] Address: 389-0102 1151-5 Higashinozawahara, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Business hours: 10:00-17:00 Closed: Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a national holiday) Fees: from 1,800 yen Parking: Private parking available (free) 20 spaces Outdoor parking located on the main street (in front of Hotel Elegance) just a short walk from the museum #Seasonal places in Japan #Domestic travel #Trip #Solo travel #Karuizawa

#0yentripFebruary2025 End of January 4°/-7° ▼Rental bicycles in Karuizawa Shironeko Cycle - about 2 minutes walk from the north exit of Karuizawa Station 150 electric bicycles, cash payment only ▼Keraike skating rink Gloves and knitted hat (or helmet) must be worn Rental items (helmet, chair with sled): Free Rental items (gloves and knitted hat): Paid There is a luggage storage area, but it is not a locker, so please take your valuables with you. *Please note that some areas are not open depending on the season ▼Stargazing on the ice Binoculars and telescopes available for rental. Easy to understand explanation of the stars. May change to skating when it is cloudy. You can choose a drink service when making a reservation. Time to take photos with your smartphone is also given. ▼Tombo no Yu 10:00-22:00 (last entry 21:15) Adults 1,350 yen ▼Time schedule 6:59 Departure from Nagano Station 8:37 Arrival at Karuizawa Station 9:00 Electric bicycle rental at Shironeko Cycle 9:06 Start of bicycle trip 9:17 Kumoba Pond 9:57 Keraike Skating Rink 11:41 Harunire Terrace 12:13 Ring making at Harunire Terrace 12:30 Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura 13:40 Takahara Church 14:25 Karuizawa New Art Museum 14:46 Mampei Hotel 16:00 Organic cafe right next to Nakakaruizawa Station 17:05 Kagimotoya Popular soba restaurant 17:45 Departure from Nakakaruizawa Station 17:55 Picchio (Keraike Skating Rink) 18:00 Stargazing reception 18:15 Tour starts 19:20 Tour ends 19:55 Return electric bicycle to Shironeko Cycle #Keraike Skating Rink #Stargazing on ice #Karuizawa #Karuizawa #Karuizawa trip #Karuizawa sightseeing #Highland church #Harunire Terrace #Nagano trip #Nakakaruizawa #Kyukaruizawa #Manpei Hotel #Karuizawa New Art Museum #Hoshinoya Karuizawa

Karuizawa New Art Museum opened in 2012🖼️A typical Karuizawa building made of glass with many columns, inspired by white larch🤍In this New Art Museum, a chapel designed by architect Kengo Kuma and contemporary artist Othoniel was born⛪️✨The birch and moss that continue from the outside are connected to the inside of the building through a 360-degree glass design, creating a stunning sense of unity. Othoniel's object "Gate of the Heart", in which two hearts stand as if supporting each other, is filled with the hope that passing through will strengthen the bond between the two people❤️🤍 Actual wedding ceremonies are also possible💒💕Chapel tours are held three times a day, limited to 10 people✨ Time: Three times a day, 11:00/13:00/15:00, each session lasts about 15-25 minutes Number of people: Limited to 10 people (first come, first served, closed when capacity is reached, for groups of 5 or more people) If you plan to participate in a loop, please make a reservation in advance) Admission fee: 500 yen for viewing the chapel only *Free for those who have a ticket for the 2nd floor exhibition on the day [Karuizawa New Art Museum] 1151-5 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0102 Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (until 18:00 from July to September) Closed: Mondays *If Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday (open all days in August) #Domestic travel #trip #Solo travel #Karuizawa #Karuizawa trip #Art museum

#春好去地方2024 Karuizawa New Art Museum is a museum focusing on modern and contemporary art. The works on display here cover a variety of forms such as painting, sculpture, photography and installation art, showcasing the innovation and talent of Japanese and international artists. The museum's architecture itself is a work of art; its modern design complements the surrounding natural landscape, creating a harmonious atmosphere. The museum regularly hosts various exhibitions and activities, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of different art schools and creative concepts. In addition, the museum also has an art bookstore and a cafe for visitors to relax and communicate. The Karuizawa New Art Museum is not only a paradise for art lovers, but also an ideal place to seek inspiration and relax the soul. Here, art and nature are perfectly combined, allowing people to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Karuizawa while appreciating art.