Kumoba Pond
雲場池
A long, narrow pond nicknamed “Swan Lake.” In autumn, red maple leaves are reflected on the water, making it Karuizawa’s most photographed autumn foliage spot.
Kumoba Pond is fed by springs from the Mikage water supply. It stretches about 500 meters north to south, and the path around the pond is about 1 km, a 20-minute walk. Maples and larches line the shore. From late October to early November the whole pond is filled with red reflections, and in early summer the fresh green is equally refreshing. The reflections are clearest in the early morning when there is no wind. Admission is free, and the pond is open all day. It is about a 20-minute walk from the north exit of JR Karuizawa Station, or about 10 minutes by bicycle. There is no dedicated parking nearby, so during the autumn foliage season it is best to walk or cycle.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Karuizawa New Art Museum
- Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza
- St. Paul's Catholic Church
- Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
- Yagasaki Park
- Shaw Memorial Chapel
- Former Mikasa Hotel
- Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort