A heartwarming Christmas event Illuminations in the Karuizawa area
2021.10.27
In the Hoshino area of Karuizawa, which is surrounded by abundant nature, in addition to fir trees, the mistletoe, a plant that is indispensable for Christmas in the West, grows naturally. It is also a place where a beautiful night sky spreads when the sun goes down.
“Christmas 2021 in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area” will be held from November 27th to December 25th, 2021. The symbol tree, which illuminates the entire 10-meter-high fir tree, and the illumination in the shape of a mistletoe, which is a symbol of happiness, give off warm light.
Christmas illuminations in harmony with the nature of Karuizawa
The Christmas symbol tree in the Hoshino area is a real fir tree with a height of 10 meters. Located in the open space adjacent to “Hoshino Onsen Tonbo no Yu”, it illuminates the area warmly.
Time: 16:00 – 22:00
"Light relay" to share warm feelings in front of the symbol tree [New]
Every Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, there is a “light relay” in front of the symbol tree. Advance reservations are required from the official website of the Hoshino area to participate. While the Christmas song sung by Ayano Tachihara, a singer based in Karuizawa, echoes gently, the lights are relayed from candle to candle. When all the candles are lit, the symbol tree lights up with the voice of “Merry Christmas!”.
Date:
Saturday / Sunday from November 27th to December 19th and 24th and 25th
Time:
16:45 – 17:00
Location:
Karuizawa Hoshino Area Hoshino Onsen Dragonfly Yunomae Square
Price:
Free
Capacity:
20 pairs (up to 4 people per pair)
"Looking for a happy mistletoe" to enjoy in a bright time [New]
Somewhere outdoors in the Hoshino area, a “happy mistletoe” decorated with gorgeous ribbons is displayed. If you find it, take a picture and show it to the staff of “Cafe Hungry Spot”, and you will get “Happy Mistletoe Candy”. A small candy with the image of a real yadori fruit. I hope that happiness will come.
Time:
11:00 – 16:00
Candy exchange location:
Cafe Hungry Spot
Price:
Free (first 100 people each day)
"Advent Knights" celebrating the beginning of the Christmas season
November 27th and 28th will be entitled “Advent Knights” to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season. Two days to share the excitement, such as buckwheat crepe sales by a kitchen car, picture book sales by a mobile bookstore, and activities for children. “Kids Advent”, an activity for children, is for children aged 4 to elementary school. If you clear missions such as solving mysteries at the points provided around the Fir Tree Square, you will receive sweets such as cookies and candy.
Date:
November 27th and 28th
Time:
15:00 – 18:00
Location:
Karuizawa Hoshino Area Hoshino Onsen Dragonfly Yunomae Square
Contents:
Kitchen car, mobile bookstore, children’s activity “Kids Advent”
Christmas shopping to enjoy Christmas at home
At Harunire Terrace, where 16 unique stores are gathered, we sell products that enhance Christmas at home. Stollen, where you can enjoy Christmas little by little, authentic European wooden ornaments, wines and deli that add color to your home, and Scandinavian miscellaneous goods that decorate your dining table.
