[Karuizawa] Stargazing on the ice

📍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