Nagano, Japan · Asia
20,023
Population
Asia
Continent
Tokyo
Timezone
JP
Country Code
Karuizawa (軽井沢町, Karuizawa-machi) is a resort town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2025, the town had an estimated population of 21,834 in 11,285 households, and a population density of 139 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 156.03 km2 (60.24 sq mi). Originally, there was a stage station (shukuba) called Karuisawa-shuku on the Nakasendō. The Shin'etsu Line opened in 1888 and the town became popular as a Western-style hill station around that time.
Coordinates
36.3500°, 138.6333°
Region/State
Nagano
District
Kitasaku-gun
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Country
Japan
Region
Nagano
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Population
20,023
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