Due to the high altitude, summer in Karuizawa is cooler and dryer than most parts of Japan. Discover why people have been so deeply attached to the Karuizawa summer since old days and have returned year after year. Enjoy a long summer day hiking into the mountains, strolling to museums, and having late dinner at a nice restaurant in town.           Since Karuizawa is at high altitude, autumn comes early. Enjoy crystal clear autumn skies. You will be struck by the beauty of turning leaves from mid October through early November. Take a walk and enjoy colorful trees. When hungry, taste the freshly harvested local foods.   In the morning, gaze in wonder glittering frost everywhere. At night, millions of stars shine upon you from the clearest black skies. It is the best time to go star gazing or cross country skiing. Experience a truly amazing winter. Relax in a hot spring. View winter scenes from the warm guestroom.           Spring comes a little late in Karuizawa. When it comes, all flowers seem to bloom at once. Bright new leaves show off their incredible vitality. Birds are singing through the trees, which reminds you to visit the wild bird sanctuary nearby.