[Read before you travel] Sightseeing tips included‼️ Take a stroll around the resort and enjoy the elegant autumn leaves reflected in the water🍁✨ 🚶

[Summary]
Kumoba Pond, located in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, is affectionately known as "Swan Lake" and is one of Karuizawa's most scenic spots.
Despite its location close to the center of Karuizawa, it boasts a tranquil setting surrounded by abundant nature. 😌
Especially during the autumn foliage season, the maples, larch trees, and other trees surrounding the pond take on vibrant colors. Their beautiful colors are reflected in the calm water's surface, creating a spectacular "mirror-like" view. 🎨

[Recommended Points]
* Breathtaking "mirror-like" views: The greatest attraction of Kumoba Pond is the upside-down autumn leaves reflected on its surface. ✨
On clear, windless days, the entire pond becomes a giant mirror, creating a fantastical spectacle of fiery autumn leaves reflected vertically and symmetrically. 🤩
* An elegant walking path typical of Karuizawa: A promenade surrounds the pond, and you can walk around it in about 20-30 minutes. 🚶♀️
Enjoy a leisurely stroll viewing the autumn leaves in the calming atmosphere typical of Karuizawa.
* Autumn foliage at an easily accessible resort: Located close to Karuizawa Station, it's a convenient spot to drop by, yet still offers the beauty of authentic autumn leaves.
Perfect for combining with other Karuizawa sightseeing. 😊

[Points to Note!]
When visiting Kumoba Pond, be sure to pay attention to the **hour when the water reflection looks the most beautiful**. 🧐
Early morning, when there's little wind, the water surface is calm, offering the chance to see the autumn leaves at their most vivid. 💡
If you visit just as the sun begins to shine, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the illuminated leaves and the reflection on the water.
As you walk around the pond, keep an eye out not only for the maples, but also for the golden autumn leaves of the larch trees. 💛
Along the pond, there are spots where the contrast between the white birch trunks and the autumn leaves is beautiful, making it fun to search for the perfect spot for photos. 📸

[Information]
* Address: Roppon-tsuji, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 📍
* Access:
* Approximately a 20-minute walk from the north exit of JR Karuizawa Station 🚶♂️
* Approximately a 5-minute taxi ride from the north exit of JR Karuizawa Station 🚕
* Opening Hours: Free to stroll around all day ⏰
* Fee: Free to stroll around 🆓
* Best Time to Visit: Mid-October to Early November 🍂

[Nearby Sightseeing Information]
After enjoying Kumoba Pond, why not explore the surrounding Karuizawa sightseeing spots?
* Old Karuizawa Ginza Street: Karuizawa's signature shopping street 🛍️.
Lined with stylish cafes, souvenir shops, and bakeries.
* Former Mikasa Hotel: A beautiful Meiji-era hotel with Western-style architecture. 🏰
Enjoy the combination of autumn foliage and classic architecture.
* Shiraito Falls: Located a short distance from central Karuizawa, this waterfall features a beautiful, thin, thread-like stream. 🌊
During the autumn foliage season, the surrounding trees take on a vibrant hue, creating a mystical landscape.

[Summary]
Nagano Prefecture's Kumoba Pond is a charming spot, combining the elegant atmosphere of Karuizawa's villa district with the breathtaking "mirror-like" autumn foliage. ✨
Refresh your body and mind with a stroll along the tranquil pondside.
Why not visit Kumoba Pond to enjoy Karuizawa's stunning autumn scenery?

#AutumnFoliageSeason