Karuizawa City

Book Cafe Dokushonomori

• Dokusho no mori translates roughly to “forest of books” or “forest library”
• We stayed here on the way from Izu to Nagano. Lovely little B&B filled with books, two lovely cats and two wonderful owners
• All of the vegetables that she cooks and serves are from their own garden
• 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/FagoCCNi42tvALYTA
• Megumi, one of the owners, is also connected to Komoro City Hall. Her daughter is an artist and there is a home nearby in Komoro for artist residencies that range from a few weeks to several months

Toraya 🍰🍡

• Japanese confectionary and sweets
• 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/KonZwX7bSdNzyiMT6
• We visited this spot and the proprietor was super nice and helped us pick things

Komorojō Castle, Ōtemon Gate 🏯

• Komoro has a lot of historical significance
• This castle is a Nationally designated important cultural property
• 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/T6dbNJx4JuHUAa6R6
• 🌏 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komoro_Castle