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Motorcycle/Touring

It feels good to drive or tour on the plateau. !

Staying overnight gives you plenty of time to travel and avoid traffic jams.

winding road

・The R18 old road, Usui Pass, has 184 corners over a distance of approximately 11km.
You can turn the steering wheel until you get tired of it.
You can also drive around and enjoy some sightseeing spots, such as Lake Usui and Megane Bridge.

・The R18 bypass is officially Iriyama Pass, but compared to the old road Usui Pass, there are fewer corners at around 40, but you can enjoy the large right and left corners and the deep curves. Masu. The road is wide, and there are long sections with two lanes uphill.
What is surprising is the gradient, which is smaller on the old road, and trucks carrying heavy loads may choose the narrow old road.
Additionally, both Usui Pass and Iriyama Pass are prone to fog, so you need to be careful.

・Wami Pass between Shimonita and Shimonita is characterized by a course that curves up and down.
It was developed when the expressway was constructed, and is now easier to drive than before, but it is narrower.

・If you want to climb the Hokkaido train, the 146 is more interesting to drive than the Shiraito Highway.
There are many sightseeing spots along the Shiraito Highway, such as Old Karuizawa, Mikasa Hotel, and Shiraito Falls.
146 can be congested in the evening with cars and motorcycles getting off the Hokkaido light train.

・From the teahouse on the pass, on a clear day, you will probably see the Onioshi Highway.
Although this is a toll road with few corners, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Asama.

Karuizawa and motorsports

Did you know that Japan's first race was ``Asama Volcano Race''?
That was in 1955. It was held with the cooperation of Kasuke Hoshino III and others. We were unable to obtain permission in Nagano Prefecture, so we ended up in Kita Karuizawa.
Some of the pension owners in Karuizawa are living witnesses to this incident.
Currently, Giro de Karuizawa and Asama Hill Climb and other motor sports events are held here.
Karuizawa has many motorsports fans, whether it's motorcycles or cars.

Outdoor events

Events that are irresistible to fans will be held, such as cross-country competitions, snow driving events, and snowmobile classes.

winter driving

It starts snowing in Karuizawa from the second half of December, but normally there is not much snowfall. Even if it rains, the snow is removed quickly, so it is often possible to drive on the main roads during the day with summer tires.
However, if you go a little further, studless tires are a must. Also, at night, the snow that melts during the day freezes and becomes an ice burn, which is extremely dangerous.
Even with studless tires, if the snow accumulates to a certain extent, you will not be able to drive on them. It's safer to have a chain, but you can still get stuck.
If you are coming by car in winter, please check with the pension regarding the surrounding conditions.
If you get stuck in the Karuizawa area and have trouble, please try asking for help on SNS etc.
Bikes are not allowed in winter. The post office's red bikes run even in the middle of winter, but they have spiked tires.
Please also refer to this information.

bike malfunction

It's a big deal when your bike breaks down while you're traveling.
The last one may be JAF, but there is also a motorcycle shop in Karuizawa called ``Sato Waten''.
You can also repair your motorcycle at the ``Yamashita Auto Repair Factory'' (open on Saturdays) in front of Nakakaruizawa Station.
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Pension Silverstone
tel 0267-46-2832 Date of registration: 2024/05/30/(Thu) 16:49
The Old Usui Road will be closed to traffic from June 8th to 9th, 2024, during the 5th round of the All Japan Rally Championship, Monterey 2024.

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Pension information
Bell Cabin Guest House
tel 0267-45-1963 Registration date: 2019/10/18/(Fri) 00:25
Simple stay. A guest house where you can easily stay.

We also have dormitories (mixed rooms for men and women, 4-person shared rooms for women only) that can be used by a single person, such as attending a wedding, participating in events such as marathons, tennis, cycling, and hiking the Nakasendo Trail. We have it ready. Starting from ¥3.240 per person
Please feel free to come whenever you feel like it.

A stay without meals style where you can enjoy your holiday in Karuizawa freely.
Please make your own bed. A simple stay where towels, toothbrushes, and nightwear (yukata) are charged separately. Enjoy shopping and activities with the money you save.

The guest room does not have a bath, toilet, or sink. The bath is reserved for private use with a key, and you can use it at any time you like from 16:00 to 9:00 the next morning. *There is no TV in the building.

It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk to popular Hoshino areas such as Harunire Terrace, Karuizawa Kogen Church, and Tombo no Yu. It's a luxury to take a walk before breakfast.
After checking out, you can leave your luggage with us, so you can take your time the next day.

★Breakfast starts from ¥700 including drinks (7:30-9:00am)
★We do not serve dinner. You can eat outside or bring your own food.
★There is a shared space room.
・Microwave, toaster oven, refrigerator, hot water, drinking water, cups, plates, and chopsticks are available.
★Please note that cooking using fire is not possible.

At night, we recommend watching sports programs from the sofa corner or the large table in the living room, while enjoying beer and a pub-style menu. You can order fish and chips, pizza, special pork belly curry, etc. until 9:30pm.

The hotel is equipped with wireless LAN. 1 free PC.
Pension information
Karuizawa Pension & Cottage Azami
tel 0267-46-1396 Registration date: 2017/05/22/(Mon) 14:53
You can choose from 2- to 4-person rooms to suit your travel plans for couples, families, and small groups, and all rooms are equipped with a TV and air conditioning.
The circulation bath made of natural stone can be used 24 hours a day and can be reserved for private use!
The cottage has a mini kitchen and a Japanese-style room.
The dishes are made with local highland vegetables and are full of flavor and volume.
Also available for wedding receptions and private parties.
The area around the pension includes Shiozawa Taliesin, Takahara Church, art museums, pools, and hot springs.Shopping Plaza East and West are also about 15 minutes by car.
Close to convenience store (0 minute walk).
Pension information
Pension Verlaine
tel 0267-48-3533 Registration date: 2017/05/11/(Thu) 22:28
Verlaine is a pension where you can enjoy sports all year round.
There are 7 private tennis courts in front of you. Within walking distance are the town-run omni court, ice arena, skating rink, curling hall, gymnasium, field, futsal court, etc.
It is popular for training camps in various sports circles.
For your meal, you can choose a hearty steak course or an optional barbecue.
The owner loves motorcycles. You are also welcome to use it for touring!

The photo shows Rabbit in action!
Pension information
casteel
tel 0267-45-5119 Registration date: 2017/02/20/(Mon) 17:07
This is a pension for cat lovers by cat lovers. Located in the center of Karuizawa, about 10 minutes by car to the outlet. Breston Court Harunire Terrace is 5 minutes away. There is a discount for accommodation for elementary school students, but we do not accept accommodation for those under elementary school age. You can also bring your cat along. Sorry, we do not accept dogs. Please be sure to call us to confirm as conditions apply. Dinner is a full course Western meal. Free refills on rice for dinner and bread for breakfast. You can also bring your own. Wireless LAN available throughout the building. From the end of May, more than 300 types of roses begin blooming in the small garden. Full bloom is in mid-June. Although the number is decreasing, they continue to bloom until September. We also have old roses that can only be seen here, and many of our customers are rose lovers. Reservations for the advantageous 2-night plan can only be made by phone. For reservations, please call 0267-45-5119.
Pension information
Walking to the outlet! A small wooden inn in a grassy garden! The large parking lot is also attractive! The owner is a former rider!
tel 0267-42-7616 Registration date: 2016/07/06/(Wed) 23:14
Close to the station, ski resorts, golf courses, tennis courts, outlets, etc. all within 5 minutes by car. Yet it is a quiet, woody mansion surrounded by nature. The dazzling green lawn of the large garden and the handmade quilts that make use of the grain of the wood make the interior look full of country mood. It's popular with families because of its relaxing atmosphere and the smiling faces of its slightly chubby moms. After filling your stomach with simple Western-style home-cooked food, enjoy a drink while looking at the starry sky from the skylight. Owner P recently bought a steed! My hobby has changed to surfing. But I love bikes, and I understand how riders feel! So welcome! Tel: 0267-42-7616
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