Birthday trip in Karuizawa(5) "Kumba Pond nicknamed Swan Lake at the top of the national autumn foliage ranking"

Birthday trip in early November 2022 when I traveled in search of autumn leaves in Karuizawa。I came here to see the autumn leaves, which is one of the purposes of this trip.、Won first place in Nagano Prefecture as a famous spot for autumn leaves.、Go to the famous "KUMOBAIKE" that ranks high in the country!

This time、French restaurant with accommodation "Auberge de PrimaveraIt is within a few minutes' walk、Located within 2 km from JR Karuizawa Station.。Walking along Kumba Pond Street、The landmark is beyond the restaurant "Unba-tei" that serves creative cuisine。Although there is no parking lot at "Kumba Pond" itself.、Paid parking is available in the surrounding area.。

"Kumba Pond"、It becomes one of the famous tourist spots in Karuizawa、Because it is very crowded、An early morning stroll is recommended.。

Pure water from "Gozen water" as a water source、A quiet pond near Roppontsuji "Unma Pond"。This spring,、Water quality is better than in the Edo period、Due to the abundance of quantity、It is called "Gozensui" because it was used for the set of samurai daimyōs staying at the honjin, etc., and the ruins of the palace family gate.。

Kumba Pond MAP

The autumn leaves are in full bloom from mid-October to early November.、The day I visited, the weather was blessed、It is truly a perfect day for autumn leaf picking!

"Kumba Pond" is nicknamed "Swan Lake"、It is called "Mizubata" and is loved by the locals.。

Take a commemorative photo in front of the scenery immediately after entering from the main entrance of "Kumba Pond"。Because "Kumba Pond" is pet-friendly、There are many people with dogs。Keep your leash and toilet manners、Let's have fun so as not to bother others.。

Fresh green in spring、In autumn, you can enjoy the autumn leaves and wonderful scenery、Around "Kumba Pond", there is a promenade of about 1 km around it.、You can spend a leisurely time admiring the beautiful scenery。The A route, which goes halfway around the pond, is about 550m and takes about 10 minutes on foot.、The B route, which goes around the pond, is about 1,050m long and takes about 20 minutes on foot, and one of the popular is that men and women of all ages can easily take a walk.。

Trees Turning Red、Basking in the gentle light of the sun through the trees、You will also be fascinated by the beauty of nature reflected in the water.。

The red and yellow of autumn leaves that color the surface of the water with quiet fluctuations、The contrast of green gives you a healing moment。

Azalea and rowan are colored in various shades such as maple.、The surface of the water reflected like a mirror。Fortunately there are、There was no wind on this day、I was able to see a splendid view that was perfect as a reflection spot!

Take a walk through the tunnel of autumn leaves on the promenade of "Kumba Pond"。

Leaf fall、Trees ready for autumn and winter。

At the half-lap route turning point、The scenery spreads out with a sense of detachment、Take a breath and take a deep breath。

If you cross this wooden bridge in the middle of the promenade and proceed to the opposite side, you can return by half-circle route.。

View from the wooden bridge。

Sparkle on the surface of the water。

A place where you can fully enjoy the Karuizawa style where you can feel a relaxing time。

Is it a parent and child of Karugamo?、Is it a couple?、The sight of them swimming together is impressive.。

Autumn leaves and Karugamo。

Swimming gracefully、If you look into the crystal clear pond、You can see how they work hard to get on their feet.。

Although I chose the half-circle route、If you are matching the speed of your dog Chocolat、It takes about 30 minutes to walk for 10 minutes.、Although it will be a leisurely walk、Such time is also a luxury because it is a holiday.。

Your dog Chocolat walking on the carpet of dyed fallen leaves making a crispy and spooky noise looks fun!

Autumn leaves that fell to the surface of the water、Because it sinks below the surface of the water over time、The sight of floating before the autumn leaves fall is also exciting.。

This is the state of "Kumba Pond" in the evening when I walked from my accommodation on the day I arrived in Karuizawa and stopped for a preview look.。A carpet of autumn leaves is laid all over the surface of the water、The scenery is also spectacular!

Trapped in the water as if time had stopped、Autumn leaves look like works of art。

The clear blue sky of autumn and the autumn leaves dyed red together。

It is a good distance promenade for a walk after breakfast.、Enjoy the splendid autumn leaves of "Kumba Pond"。The "Kumba Pond" in the fresh green season from spring to early summer also shows a different look.、Because I heard that you can enjoy the refreshing scenery、I hope ♪ to be able to visit again at that time.

KUMOBAIKE
Address：Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
TEL：0267-45-8579
Karuizawa official website：https://www.town.karuizawa.lg.jp/