Karuizawa Day Trip: Kumano Shrine, Usui Pass, Ginza Street, Shiraito Falls & Shopping

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Today, we're making a day trip to Karuizawa, doing so on the back of our recent Niigata 2025 travel series.

In this video, we're sharing covering the exploration of a popular mountain resort town with the locals, located just 70 minutes from Tokyo by shinkansen (However, do note that we did this journey via Niigata, which took slightly longer, and involving one shinkansen transfer).

We started with a visit to the Kumano Kotai Shrine at Usui Pass, which sits on the border between two prefectures. Next, we strolled down the historic Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, discovered a hidden ramen gem (Chuka-Soba Minoya), and visited Shiraito Waterfall. Finally, we wrapped up with some shopping at the massive Prince Shopping Plaza outlet mall.

As usual, come join us, and our plushies, as we explore Karuizawa!

0:00 Introduction
2:09 Arrival at Karuizawa & Journey to Usui Pass
3:26 Kumano Kotai Shrine & Usui Pass
6:34 Karuizawa Ginza Street & Chuka-Soba Minoya
8:40 Shiraito Waterfall
9:35 Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
10:20 Wrap-up

If you find this video interesting and/or have any questions about Karuizawa or travel in general, feel free to drop us a comment, and of course, subscribe for more travel adventures!

This video features snacksie the travelling shark :P

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