Christmas in Karuizawa Hoshino Area

Christmas in Karuizawa Hoshino Area

Event Overview

A 10m-high Christmas tree sparkles in the fir-tree square beside the dragonfly. You can take a glittery picture, like standing between the branches and the branches and getting stuck in the stardust. At Harnile Terrace, the decoration is decorated with the motif of "yadorigi", a symbol of happiness. The store has items such as gifts and sweets that are essential for Christmas, and you can enjoy dinner at the restaurant. Facilities in the area are connected by a promenade, and you can stroll through the forest while holding a "Yadorigi Lantern" in the image of Yadorigi fruit. Image courtesy of Karuizawa Hoshino area

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Karuizawa Hoshino area
  • Address:   
  • Hoshino, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Karuizawa Station North Exit → 20 minutes by Seibu Kanko bus, bus stop: Hoshino Onsen Dragonfly's hot water drop off, short walk
  • Car Access:   
14km25 minutes from Joshinetsu-do Usui Karuizawa IC via National Route 18/146
  • Phone Number:   
  • 050-3537-3553 (Harnile Terrace)
  • Parking Number:   
250 spaces / First 30 minutes free, thereafter 600 yen per hour

Event Period

  • November 22, 2025 (Saturday) - December 25, 2025 (Thursday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Illumination


Christmas tree in the square of fir trees beside the hot water of dragonflies
Karuizawa Hoshino area


"Harnile Terrace" colored by illumination
Karuizawa Hoshino area


"Yadorigi Lantern" with the image of the fruit of Yadorigi
Karuizawa Hoshino area

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