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Three Karuizawa accounts: greenery, shopping and a shared table

A day of food and shopping, a villa stay with friends and leisurely lunches offer different starting points for a Karuizawa outing.

A green breakfast and Tsuruya shopping

The June day trip included a hot dog among fresh greenery, food at Harunire Terrace and browsing plants and household pieces. The planned Tsuruya stop became visits to two shops: food and shopping filled a long day.

A shared stay, and lunches to enjoy slowly

On a separate trip, six classmates shared a villa table and laughed over familiar old stories. Another lunch account remembers the atmosphere of two places and a handmade bag given in thanks for driving.

Shopping or time together around a table: compare these separate visits to decide what matters most for your own trip, rather than treating them as one itinerary.