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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
Wild bird forest
Harunire Terrace
Walking spots
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
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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.
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