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Oni-oshi-dashi Park
Livvy BooteNear Karuizawa resort on the border of Japan's Gunma and Nagano prefectures, Onioshidashi park offers the best view of Mount Asama and its beautifully rocky, rugged environment.
Mount Asama, on the border between Gunma and Nagano, is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan. Onioshidashi Volcano Park is characterized by volcanic sediments that were deposited here during the great eruption of the mountain in 1783. The great diversity of alpine wildlife in front of the volcanic landscape offers some truly spectacular sights, black rocks formed by hardened lava criss-crossing the landscape.
There are even rare species of plants that thrive all year round. Luminous moss is one such species that can be seen in spring and autumn. The park is one of the few places in the world where it grows. In the middle of the park is a temple dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy Kannon.
Not far from the park is the Asama Volcano Museum, where visitors can learn about the geography of the volcanoes and the flora and fauna on volcanic terrain.
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A 35-minute bus ride from Karuizawa Station to Onioshidashi Park.
Near Karuizawa resort on the border of Japan's Gunma and Nagano prefectures, Onioshidashi park offers the best view of Mount Asama and its beautifully rocky, rugged environment.
Near the resort of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Onioshidashi is a fascinatingly strange, rugged landscape, formed by volcanic lava which solidified into an endless variety of shapes.
Futuristic, massive and lunar in landscape. These were my first impressions of Mount Asama, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes at just 140 km from Tokyo.
Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa, wrapped neatly in crisp fresh mountainside air and landscaped splendor is a family friendly hotel offering the many joys of Japan. In every season there is something for everyone. In Fall you can enjoy the vibrant autumn foliage, in Spring you can take delight in the cherry blossoms, in Winter you can play in the fresh woolen snow and in Summer relax by the bright beaming flowers.
Has your child ever wondered what it’d be like if they gathered all the toys they ever wanted into the same room? Then Kingdom of Toys, a theme park located near Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa, will satisfy this fantasy with many indoor playrooms chockfull of Barbie, trains, Lego, race car toys, and crafty activities such as making your own iron-on print and iron-on beads. Only a short stroll away from Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa, Kingdom of Toys also makes a good day time activity if you decide to stay at the hotel.
The Asama Kogen Rhododendron Festival includes an incredible 150,000 rhododendrons covering an area the size of 10 Tokyo Domes. Along with the bounty of blooms to enjoy, the festival will also include free guided garden walks and plant sales from local growers.
Near Karuizawa resort in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Shiraito-no-Taki Waterfall is a great example of beautiful landscape and nature.