More than just autumn leaves, the autumn forest. A walk with Picchio through the "season of harvest."

In the Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest in autumn, there are many different kinds of "autumn."
Leaves beginning to change color, nuts falling here and there in the forest, autumn wildflowers. And creatures scurrying about in preparation for winter.

Enjoying the forest isn't limited to sunny days. On rainy days, the leaves and nuts are damp, and the sounds of the forest and the presence of living creatures feel closer than usual.
Why not explore these seasonal changes with a Picchio guide?

I can find signs of autumn in the forest.

"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching: Autumn Leaves and Harvest" is a nature tour where you can walk through the Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest and observe the creatures and plants that are unique to that season.

The forest is home to many kinds of nuts and fruits, such as chestnuts, acorns, horse chestnuts, and wild grapes.
When you find nuts, try looking at them from a slightly different perspective; that's one way to enjoy them. You might find traces of animals that have eaten them.
Footprints, nut shells, faint sounds—walking through the forest with a guide allows you to notice even the smallest details that you might normally overlook.

As autumn deepens, the forest's appearance changes.

From September to October, autumn flowers and trees change color, with maple trees reaching their peak in mid-to-late October, and larch trees turning golden in early November. One of the charms of autumn in Karuizawa is how the scenery in the same forest changes little by little as the seasons progress.
Instead of just going to see the autumn leaves, take a moment to notice the nuts and wildflowers at your feet, and the faint sounds that can be heard from deep within the forest.
Walking along while listening to the guide's explanations might make the familiar forest look a little different.

This nature experience allows people of all ages, from young children to seniors, to easily enjoy the autumn scenery of Karuizawa.

This autumn, why not go out and explore not just the colors of the autumn leaves, but the various other signs of "autumn" that thrive in the forest?

Tour overview

Event Period: Ongoing until November 10th (Held daily) *Excluding October 28th and 29th
Hours: 10: 00-12: 00/13: 30-15: 30
Target audience: Anyone (children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian)
Price: Adults from 2,500 yen / Children aged 4 to elementary school age from 1,200 yen *Prices vary depending on the day of participation.
Meeting place: Picchio Wild Bird Forest Visitor Center (within the Hoshino area)
Details and reservations:Picchio official website.