Karuizawa Getaway | Winter in Japan | Tokyo Rail Days

On our first day arriving in Japan, Tokyo Rail Days took us to this hidden gem: Karuizawa!

Click the links below to see the rest of the awesome activities we had during this trip:

Sakura in Kawazu | Strawberry Picking in Enzan | Skiing in Gala Yuzawa

It took us only an hour and ten minutes to get there with Hokuriku Shinkansen "Asama".

Family portrait! Love how cute mama looks in this picture!

Jess is wearing Cozy Knit Sweater Yellow by GOWIGASA


Arrived!

Hyello!

Elle looks like @miikopanda here. XD

 Up up here we go~~~

To this Karuizawa Premium Outlet!

Enjoying the breathtaking *partly because it was very cold out there* view before going down there~

OKAY! We're ready to shop but first...

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Lunch

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Yamahei Restaurant [やまへい]

 Love the restaurant's warm ambience!

..and what a pretty place, eh?

AND BEAUTIFUL, MARVELOUS FOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!! They are famous for their homemade Buckwheat Soba and it really was delicious!

Wouldn't mind having our lunch here every once or twice a week. ;)

GOWIGASA Cara Black Leather Jacket

Moving on... to the shopping outlets!!

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Honey Bunch

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 OH-SO-CUTE Hello Kitty Shoes!!!!!

:* :*

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Majestic Legon

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Spotted: A very pretty mannequin!

Pretty mannequin deserves at least two close up shots.

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Gowigasa

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Lol just kidding! (Although it wouldn't hurt if someday we open an outlet here lol)

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Souvenir Court & Sawaya

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 Inside this Souvenir Court, there are a lot of interesting things, including THESE giant Pocky and Pretz:

But the GEM in this store is actually this ridiculously delicious JAM!!! #rhymes

OMG YUMS

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Relax and Play!

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Coming to end our visit to this laid back, cozy place, we stumbled across this 'hill' of snow and some kids sledding on it. WE ALSO WANT!!!!!!!!

And so we did.

↑ Click to play the video ↑

XD XD

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How To Get There

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1. Go to Tokyo Rail Days' website here

2. Choose the tour that you're interested in (Sakura / Strawberry Pickings / Skiing / etc).

Complete information about the price and itinerary details is right there on the website.

You can also choose the day and time. So practical!

3. Contact one of the travel agents that are listed below the page to arrange the tour.

They can also rent you a portable wifi, how convenient is that?

4. Make the payment

5. Train tickets and information about the trip will be sent to your hotel in Japan

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Tokyo Rail Days' PLUS POINTS

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It is COST-EFFICIENT, CONVENIENT and EASY because:

1. You're going to travel by train –a comfortable one, really!

2. All the tickets, informations and guidance is prepared by them, no need to hire a costly tour guide

3. Everything is customized to your budget and schedule

P.S. The tour and ticket prices are very low because they're special price for tourists. If Japanese themselves want to go, they cannot get this price. ^^;

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Website: bit.ly/jprail

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Participating in Tokyo Rail Days' Trip

We sincerely hope that you get to experience this wonderful trip for yourself, and better yet, with your family! :)

XOXO

Elle and Jess

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