Kita-Karuizawa
Upcoming: 31 May - 4 June, 7-11 June, 14-18 June, 21-25 June, 2027
Wild & Free: Learning from Nature (ages 6-11)
Junior Outdoor Leader Pathway (ages 12-16)
Wild & Free: Learning from Nature invites young explorers into the forests of Kita-Karuizawa for five days of hands-on discovery, where every sense becomes a tool for learning. Kids strike their first fire, forage for forest treasures, bake bread over open flame, and turn cardboard and curiosity into working smokers and kaleidoscopes — all while building the confidence that comes from doing real things with their own hands. Guided by experienced instructors and set against the rhythm of lunches cooked over open fire, base camp crafts, and a family river trek, the camp balances independent discovery with the comfort of parents nearby, leaving children with a deeper, more playful relationship with the natural world.
The Junior Outdoor Leader Pathway takes teens beyond participating in the outdoors and puts them in charge of it. Working alongside experienced Peak Pursuits instructors, each teen is paired with a pod of younger campers they'll guide all week — coaching them through shelter builds, river crossings, and cooperative challenges where the real test isn't the activity itself, but whether the group can listen, decide, and work together. As the week progresses, instructors hand over more responsibility, until teens are leading their pod through the week's capstone challenge, walking away with a Junior Outdoor Leader certificate and a first real taste of what it means to lead.
Camp Dates: 31 May-4 June, 7-11 June, 14-18 June, 21-25 June 2027. Choose your preferred week.
This is a daily drop off camp. Drop the kids off at camp at 9am, pick them up at 4pm.
Check in the afternoon before camp begins, and check out the morning after the final day.
We accept kids younger than 6 on a case by case basis.
Campsites: Outside Base, Sweet Grass & more
Outdoor activities for the multi-site summer camp will take place across several campsites in Kita-Karuizawa, selected to suit different programme needs. These include Outside Base, Sweet Grass, and other sites within the area, each offering settings best suited to specific activities.
Kita-Karuizawa enjoys cool, breezy June temperatures of around 18°C—about five degrees cooler than Karuizawa—making it ideal for outdoor programmes. The campsites are set amidst tranquil, expansive nature and feature modern, well-maintained facilities. Some sites are located just across from the accommodation at Asama Kusanbo and can be reached in under five minutes by resort buggy, while others are slightly further away with transportation arranged.
Stay: Asama Kuzanbo, an all-suite luxury villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa
Wake up to the sound of birdsong and the panoramic view of Mt Asama in front of you.
Each villa comes with:
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Living and dining area
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Japanese Tatami Room and/or Western Room
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Bathtub with Mt. Asama View
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Outdoor terrace with wooden deck and sofa
The large public bath uses Asama natural spring water flowing through Kita-Karuizawa and offers a majestic view of Mt. Asama. Enjoy the open-air bath and take in the sunlight filtering through the trees. Shed the stress of daily life and relax both your mind and body in the natural hinoki cypress scented sauna.
Enjoy Tenku Nature Walk (walking trail above the villas with 360 degree panoramic view of the area) in the day, stargazing (with some luck, shooting stars and the Milky Way) at night, and Unkai sea of clouds at dawn (when the weather is perfect).
What We Love About Kita-Karuizawa
Cool summer weather. Escape the summer heat and enjoy 18 degrees celcius daytime temperature. Goes down to 12 degrees at night.
Scenic drive from Karuizawa to Asama Kuzanbo. The 30-minute drive from Karuizawa Station to Asama Kuzanbo is one of the most beautiful drives we've done. Play Perfect Days OST en route.
Surrounded by nature. Both the campsite and the accommodation are nestled in the foothills of Mt Asama, with panoramic views of the mountain. Waking up to this view is very special.
Quaint old town. Kita-Karuizawa is a quaint little town that feels like it's straight out of an old Japanese movie. Great for photographers.
Easy access to Karuizawa. Asama Kuzanbo is 20 minutes away by car to the cafes, restaurants and the old shopping street of Karuizawa.
Easy access to nature spots. Drive to Kusatsu Onsen, Asama Otaki Falls, Shiraito Falls and Aisai-no-Oka (Hill of Beloved Wife in Tsumagoi).
Pricing
S$7,800* for 2 adults + 2 kids
What's included:
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6-night stay at Asama Kuzanbo with in-villa breakfast
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5-day nature camp with experienced outdoor instructors for 2 kids
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Pre-trip dinner
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Welcome dinner
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BBQ dinner
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Farewell lunch
*Prices are indicative and will vary depending on the number of guests. All prices are quoted in SGD.
Additional 2.5% for payments using Singapore credit card, 3.5% for payments using overseas credit card. No transaction fees via PayNow.
Practical information
Karuizawa is 70 minutes by train from Tokyo Station on the Hokuriku line. At Karuizawa Station, pick up a rental car and drive 30 minutes to Asama Kuzanbo.
Karuizawa is 70 minute by Shinkansen from Tokyo
A stunning all-suite luxury villa resort with easy access to golf courses and nature spots around Karuizawa and Gunma.
Asama Kuzanbo
We ask that each family rents a car because having a car gives you the flexibility to explore Karuizawa and Gunma on your own.
Self Drive
Bear safety drill, how to use compass, navigation game, how to start a fire, campfire safety, high ropes course, magma rock formation hike, long trek, calzone-making, sausage roll making, cooking over open fire, river trek (with parents), woodworking, making a hiking stick, first aid course.
Nature & Outdoor Activities