As you head towards Usui Pass from Karuizawa Ginza, you'll find public restrooms and benches at the fork after passing the Show House Memorial Hall.

It's good to know this, as there aren't many public restrooms in Karuizawa Ginza.

There are also benches for two inside the restroom building.

There's also a bus stop for the red bus that goes to the Observatory and Kumano Shrine. There are benches in front of the bus stop as well.

The Yakezaki River nearby is stunning during the autumn foliage season.
You can also enjoy a hike of about an hour and a half to the Observatory.

So, why not use these spots as resting areas around Karuizawa Station?

As you head towards Usui Pass from Karuizawa Ginza, you'll find public restrooms and benches at the fork after passing the Show House Memorial Hall.

It's good to know this, as there aren't many public restrooms in Karuizawa Ginza.

There are also benches for two inside the restroom building.

There's also a bus stop for the red bus that goes to the Observatory and Kumano Shrine. There are benches in front of the bus stop as well.

The Yakezaki River nearby is stunning during the autumn foliage season.
You can also enjoy a hike of about an hour and a half to the Observatory.

So, why not use these spots as resting areas around Karuizawa Station?