Explore Picchio's Wildlife
Picchio, a team of ecotourism specialists, operates in the rich Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary, located right next to Hoshino Resorts Karuizawa.
Through their seasonal nature observation tours, you can enjoy encountering the real-life stories woven by the diverse creatures of the forest.
Picchio Wildlife Watching
A tour is held to meet fun and wonder of nature while supporting you to encounter flora and fauna.
Nature Watching Tour
Picchio, who knows all about plants and animals in the forest, guides you to an amazing world of creatures.
| Period | All year |
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| Time | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (All year) 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (April to November only) |
| Prices | Adults （13 years old and above）： ¥2,273〜 Children（4-12 years old）：¥1,091～ Rental binoculars：¥300 〜 per unit ・The price excludes tax. |
| Reservation | Morning session: By 9:00 AM on the day Afternoon session: By 12:30 PM on the day |
Flying Squirrel Watching Tour
Learn about the ecology of flying squirrels and observe them as they spread their mantle-like bodies wide, gliding into the twilight forest.
| Period | March 7 to November 30, 2025 （Excluding 10/15～16 and 11/26） |
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| Time | Held to coincide with sunset. |
| Prices | Adults （13 years old and above）： ¥3,091～ Children（7-12 years old）：¥2,273～ Children（4-6 years old）：Free ・The price excludes tax. |
| Appropriate age | 4 years or older ・Children of elementary school age and younger must be accompanied by their parents. |
| Reservation | Required by 3:00 PM |