A  mountain resort town in Nagano prefecture located only a little over an hour from central Tokyo by bullet train. With an elevation of 1000 meters, Karuizawa makes for the perfect destination to escape the summer heat for outdoor activities in a cooler climate. Play a round of golf or enjoy tennis and a bike ride with family and friends, and enjoy a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

•  “The premier resort area of Japan” famous for its cool summers and fresh greenery
• A little over an hour by bullet train to central Tokyo
• A very popular area to have a villa (many famous people in Japan keep a villa here)
• Easy living- there are many maintenance programs/ business that will take care of your villa in Karuizawa while you are gone
• The roads are well maintained, and great for biking
• The area is well-monitored by the local police at night
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono frequently spent their summers in Karuizawa with their family
• Many people that live in Karuizawa are health-conscious, and restaurants often use local and organic ingredients
• Living expenses are lower than in Tokyo