Karuizawa prince shopping plaza
Nagano Prefecture · Japan
Time for some shopping! This huge outlet area offers a large variety of brands that could keep you busy a whole day, or even 2. In fact, this is so much more than just a shopping center! First of all, the facilities are all new and fancy, scattered around a large area with a nice green lawn and a lake. Other than an extensive food court, with restaurants and cafes of all kinds, there's also a spa and other services exclusively for pets! Plus, it's super easy to access by train or bus!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, a sprawling retail landscape that redefines the concept of the 'outlet mall' by integrating high-end commerce with the serene natural environment of the Nagano highlands. Located just a…
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Our journey begins in the New East zone, perhaps the most visually striking area of the plaza. The architecture here is characterized by long, low-slung buildings with extensive glass frontages and soaring, white rooflines that…
Listen in the app3The Garden Mall and the Central Pond
Moving toward the center of the complex, we enter the Garden Mall, which is arranged around a large, picturesque pond. This area represents the 'green heart' of the shopping plaza and is a masterclass in 'borrowed scenery' or…
Listen in the app4The Tree Mall and International Fashion
As we continue our circuit, we arrive at the Tree Mall. This section is characterized by its lush vegetation and a concentration of popular international fashion and cosmetic brands. …
Listen in the app5The Souvenir Court and Local Delicacies
No visit to Karuizawa is complete without exploring the Souvenir Court, located near the transition to the West zone. This is the gastronomic heart of the plaza, where the focus shifts from fashion to the rich agricultural…
Listen in the app6The West Zone and Family Leisure
The West zone of the Shopping Plaza offers a slightly different atmosphere, focusing more on family-oriented retail, sports goods, and large-scale home stores. The layout here is expansive, with wider paths and larger store…
Listen in the app7The Center Mall and the Information Gateway
Finally, we return toward the center, near the main entrance from the station, to the Center Mall. This area acts as the 'brain' of the plaza, housing the information center, luggage storage, and high-end jewelry and watch…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, take a final moment to look back at the expansive landscape of shops, trees, and mountains. This site is a testament to the modern Japanese ability to harmonize…
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What is Karuizawa prince shopping plaza?
Karuizawa prince shopping plaza is a place in Nagano Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Nagano Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.3399, 138.6353 |
| Last updated |
