Hoshino Forest,
Let's take a walk.

Surrounded by rich nature, take a slower pace than usual.
Spend your day enjoying hot springs, dining, shopping, walking, and more.

Karuizawa
Wild bird forest

Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu

A hot spring that has been loved as a famous hot spring since its opening in the Taisho era. You can relax your mind and body while feeling the forest and nourish your energy.

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

HOSHINOYA's concept is ``to get a special seat for that moment.'' Enjoy a special stay in a valley village where the original Japanese scenery is vividly revived.

Sonmin-Shokudo

Casual dining that provides delicious hospitality to people visiting Karuizawa. We offer a wide variety of dishes and drinks unique to Shinshu.

Karuizawa Besso Navi

We provide real estate brokerage and management for Hoshino villa areas. Total support for a rich Karuizawa life. Please feel free to contact us for inquiries about vacation homes and relocation.

Picchio

We hold seasonal nature observation tours where you can enjoy encounters with forest creatures. Our staff who love nature will guide you through the forests of Karuizawa.

Bleston Court Yukawatan

A restaurant in a house in the forest. Based on classic French cuisine, we offer new flavors with a modern lightness.

KERA-IKE Ice Rink

A skating rink in the forest that appears when the pond freezes. From the time of autumn leaves to early spring, you can enjoy walking on the ice in the midst of nature.

Stone Church

A church with solid stone arches, light shining through them, lush greenery, and flowing water. It is a unique space of prayer born from a dialogue with nature.

Karuizawa Kogen Church

A historic church dating back to the Taisho era. It is an open church where everyone can come for Sunday services and harp performances.

Harunire Terrace

A small town in the forest with the concept of "Daily life in Karuizawa". Enjoy shopping, dining, and walking among the elm trees.

Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court

This is a resort hotel located on top of a hill. The guest rooms are independent cottage style. Our high-quality hospitality will calmly satisfy your mind and body.

BEB5 Karuizawa

TAMARIBA, a public space open 24 hours a day, and a room that feels like a secret base. Enjoy a relaxed and free stay.

Poetry monument of Godo Nakanishi

Poetry monument of Hiroshi Yosano and Akiko

Riverbed Terrace

Hakushu Kitahara's poetry monument

Cafe Terrace Bench

Nap Deck

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Spa

Karuizawa Hoshino Area
Become one with the forest's embrace

Light spills through the trees,
Mingling with the murmur of the river,
And the songs of birds.

Lying at the foot of Mount Asama,<br>A forest cherished through the ages.
A forest cherished through the ages.
Those who were here before, <br>And we who are here now,<br>Are connected by this same scene.

A day when the forest becomes a haven.
Karuizawa Hoshino Area

Coexistence with nature

The Karuizawa Hoshino Area has coexisted with rich nature since the Taisho era, when Hoshino Onsen Ryokan opened its doors.
Approximately 80 species of wild birds can be seen every year in the vast wild bird forest, which is home to many wild animals and plants such as flying squirrels, Asiatic black bears, and Japanese serows.
The melting snow from Mt. Asama forms a river, and the soothing sound of murmuring water echoes throughout the area.
The ever-changing forest scene gently envelops those who visit here.

Footprints of history that continue today

The history of the Hoshino area dates back to the Taisho era.
Starting from Hoshino Onsen, which opened in 1915 (Taisho 4), literary figures of the time, such as Hakushu Kitahara and Toson Shimazaki, gathered there and pioneered a cultural epoch.
The source continues to gush to this day, and the words of literary figures remain as stone monuments along the paths in the forest.

In the mid-Showa period, Godo Nakanishi, the founder of the Wild Bird Society of Japan, came to stay here.
He pointed out that Karuizawa Forest is a world-famous treasure trove of wild birds. Eventually, the national forest adjacent to the Hoshino area was designated as the national Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest.
Guided tours called birdwatching are connected to Picchio's ecotourism.

A moment to blend into the forest

The people who gather here are friends who enjoy Karuizawa together.
They are loosely connected through the same scene.
Freedom to do or not do anything. Away from the hustle and bustle and follow your heart.
By becoming a member of the forest and spending the day as you please, you may be able to remember something important.
We are always happy to welcome you back.

Coexistence with nature

The Karuizawa Hoshino Area has coexisted with rich nature since the Taisho era, when Hoshino Onsen Ryokan opened its doors.
Approximately 80 species of wild birds can be seen every year in the vast wild bird forest, which is home to many wild animals and plants such as flying squirrels, Asiatic black bears, and Japanese serows.
The melting snow from Mt. Asama forms a river, and the soothing sound of murmuring water echoes throughout the area.
The ever-changing forest scene gently envelops those who visit here.

Footprints of history that continue today

The history of the Hoshino area dates back to the Taisho era.
Starting from Hoshino Onsen, which opened in 1915 (Taisho 4), literary figures of the time, such as Hakushu Kitahara and Toson Shimazaki, gathered there and pioneered a cultural epoch.
The source continues to gush to this day, and the words of literary figures remain as stone monuments along the paths in the forest.

In the mid-Showa period, Godo Nakanishi, the founder of the Wild Bird Society of Japan, came to stay here.
He pointed out that Karuizawa Forest is a world-famous treasure trove of wild birds. Eventually, the national forest adjacent to the Hoshino area was designated as the national Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest.
Guided tours called birdwatching are connected to Picchio's ecotourism.

A moment to blend into the forest

The people who gather here are friends who enjoy Karuizawa together.
They are loosely connected through the same scene.
Freedom to do or not do anything. Away from the hustle and bustle and follow your heart.
By becoming a member of the forest and spending the day as you please, you may be able to remember something important.
We are always happy to welcome you back.