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Karuizawa — live view near Oiwake on Route 18

Karuizawa - 国道18号追分付近ライブカメラ

🇯🇵 Nagano · Japan — Altitude 1000 m

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This stream looks out over National Route 18 close to Oiwake, on the edge of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture. It suits anyone planning a drive through the highlands or wanting to see the road and mountain conditions before setting out.

About Karuizawa

Karuizawa is a summer resort town in the mountains of central Honshu, at about 1000 metres above sea level. It grew up around the old Nakasendo route and has long been popular with visitors escaping the heat of Tokyo. The surrounding landscape is a mix of birch and pine forest, volcanic slopes and open meadows, and the town is known for its cool summers and clean mountain air.

What the camera shows

The camera is aimed at a main road, so the view is mostly traffic, road surface and the roadside hills. Because the view is a road rather than a scenic overlook, it is most useful for checking conditions. Snow, fog and autumn colours on the slopes are the things to watch for, depending on the season and the angle of the light.

Climate and getting there

Winters here are cold with regular snowfall, while summers are mild and comfortable compared with lowland Japan. Autumn tends to bring the most colourful foliage. Karuizawa is served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen and by road, and the nearby cameras in Kitasaku, Annaka, Ueda and Karuizawa town let you compare conditions across the region.

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