ECOTOUR - HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

Professional eco-tour guides escort you around a lush forest inhabited by rare wildlife.
Bird songs, flowers and the insects that visit them and animal traces - Each discovery tells a different story of life in the forest. Get back into touch with nature and experience something special. Each day tells a different story - Experience the moment!

This is an exclusive tour providing Hoshinoya guests with the opportunity to enjoy nature in small groups.
"Picchio" guided tours received the grand prize at the 1st Japan Ecotourism Awards sponsored by the Ministry for the Environment. An experienced ecotour guide will lead you through the natural forest for a truly unique experience.



Encounter the life of the creatures of the forest. Seasonal tours are offered such as bird watching, relaxing walk beside a stream and animal tracking.		Experience an unknown world, impossible without the help of an experienced guide, and watch the forest come to life. Attractions include nocturnal animal watching, firefly watching and star gazing.