Autumn Leaves · Tokyo & Around

Kumoba Pond

Karuizawa, NaganoLake🍁 Typical peak: Mid Oct – Early Nov

Overview

Karuizawa’s best-known pond, affectionately called “Swan Lake.” In the autumn leaves season the colored trees reflected in the water are exceptional, and you can enjoy them as you walk the trail around the pond.

Address: Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
Time needed: 30 min–1 hour
Official website: https://www.town.karuizawa.lg.jp/page/1194.html
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Peak Time

When to See the Leaves

Typical peakUsually mid-October to early November

September

October

November

December

You can check the pond on Karuizawa Town’s live camera

🍁 These spots are in their typical peak period. Actual colors shift with each year’s temperatures, so check the official foliage updates too.

Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

In the autumn leaves season, maples, enkianthus and larches turn vivid colors and are reflected on the still water. A trail of about 1 km, about 20 min to walk around, circles the pond.

📷 Best views

Pond walking trail

About 1 km, about 20 min around. Walk while viewing the autumn leaves reflected on the water

Tips

Tips for travelers

✓Easy to combine with a walk from Karuizawa Station toward Kyu-Karuizawa

Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop: Karuizawa Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen, Shinano Railway)About 5 min by taxi
From major stations & airports: Karuizawa Station: Temporary autumn leaves season shuttle bus (10/10–11/23, 2026, 8 buses a day) to Roppontsuji/Kumobaike
By car & parking: No dedicated parking for Kumoba Pond. Use lots such as the Karuizawa Station North Exit West Parking or Yagasaki Park Parking
Getting back: Nearby roads are congested in the autumn leaves season, so getting around on foot, by bicycle or by bus is recommended

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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest: On weekends in the autumn leaves season, both the trail around the pond and nearby roads are very crowded
Quieter times: Early weekday mornings

Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures: Normals for Karuizawa: October high 16.2°C, low 6.3°C; November high 11.2°C, low -0.2°C (Japan Meteorological Agency)
What to wear & bring: Mornings and evenings can drop to around 0°C, so bring a winter jacket such as a down coat

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Rules

Photography & visitor rules

!In the autumn leaves season the town road on the south side of Kumoba Pond is one-way (in 2026: 10/10–12, 10/17–11/15 and 11/20–24, 8:15–17:00)

Facilities

Toilets: Public toilets available

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