Karuizawa Lake Garden
Nagano Prefecture · Japan
Surrounded by a freshwater lake, this is a huge natural garden comprising 8 different areas and a whole lot of beautiful flowers and plants! In particular, head there in June to admire its many roses in full bloom, but know that the garden has so many species that it's beautiful and unique every other time of the year!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Karuizawa Lake Garden, a place of refined beauty and horticultural excellence located in the popular mountain resort of Karuizawa. Unlike the more traditional Japanese gardens you may have visited, the Lake Garden is…
Listen in the app2The Welcome Center and Public Library
Our visit begins at the Welcome Center, a charming building that sets the tone for the entire garden. One unique and wonderful feature of this facility is the public library located on the first and second floors. …
Listen in the app3The Rose Garden Promenade
As you move into the main garden, you are greeted by the Rose Garden, the horticultural heart of the site. During the peak season, typically from mid-June to early July, this area is a sensory explosion. …
Listen in the app4The Lake Shore Walk
The center of the garden is occupied by a large, serene lake, which provides a beautiful reflective surface for the surrounding trees and flowers. The walk along the lake shore is one of the most peaceful experiences in Karuizawa. …
Listen in the app5The Gazebo Overlook and Hidden Bridge
Continuing around the lake, we find a classic European-style gazebo and a charming wooden bridge. These architectural features are carefully placed to provide the best possible views of the garden. …
Listen in the app6The Meadow and Wildflower Section
Beyond the formal rose beds and the lake, the garden transitions into a more naturalistic meadow and wildflower section. Here, the focus shifts from cultivated perfection to the vibrant, spontaneous beauty of the plateau's native…
Listen in the app7The Forest Walk and Southern Exit
As we conclude our loop of the garden, we pass through a more heavily wooded area. This forest walk provides a cool, shaded environment, even on the brightest days. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Karuizawa Lake Garden ends here, but the memory of its fragrance and serenity will hopefully stay with you. We have explored a landscape that successfully blends the elegance of a European manor garden with…
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What is Karuizawa Lake Garden?
Karuizawa Lake Garden 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 | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.2980, 138.6220 |
| Last updated |