🌿 Secret Karuizawa Tour Hidden Forests, Vintage Villas & Artisan Enclaves (Nagano Day Trip from Tokyo)

Escape the outlet mall crowds and discover Karuizawa’s forgotten magic! Our small-group guided walk reveals pre-war cottages, secret shrines, and wild mushroom trails known only to longtime residents.

✨ Tour Highlights:

✅ Ghost Taisho-Era Villas – Explore overgrown Western-style summer homes of 1920s aristocrats
✅ Hidden Glass Studio – Watch a local artisan create Edo-kiriko crystal pieces (with secret shopping access)
✅ Forest Whiskey Tasting – Sample Nagano single malt at a speakeasy-style distillery
✅ Wild Bird Valley Walk – Spot rare owls and kingfishers in a protected moss canyon
✅ "Showa Retro" Lunch – Dine at a 1950s kissaten (coffee shop) frozen in time

📅 Tour Details:

⏰ Duration: 7 hours (10am-5pm with flexible pacing)
👥 Group Size: Max 5 guests (private tours available)
📍 Meeting Point: Karuizawa Station (1hr from Tokyo by Shinkansen)

🍂 Why This Tour?
✔ Beyond the Princess Michiko Clichés – Discover Karuizawa’s bohemian history
✔ Curated Access – Visit studios/distilleries normally closed to public
✔ Micro-Seasonal Focus – Spring wildflowers / Summer fireflies / Autumn mushroom foraging.