Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa (Location: Karuizawa, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, General Manager: Yuko Kageyama) will hold a special summer event at various facilities within the area from now until August 31, 2026, under the theme "First Sparkling Summer in Karuizawa! A Summer to Encounter the "First" in a Forest Where Life Sparkles." This summer, we are offering a variety of experiences that take advantage of the cool natural environment at an altitude of approximately 1,000m, including the "Summer Creature Exploration Rally" where participants can challenge quizzes about forest creatures for the first time, the "Calpri Snow Land" where you can enjoy playing in the snow indoors during midsummer, as well as free research programs, stargazing events, and night lifts. Enjoy a special summer where you can encounter new "firsts" with your family and loved ones amidst the refreshing climate unique to the summer resort town of Karuizawa. Image of "Summer Creature Exploration Rally" "First Sparkling Summer in Karuizawa!" Event Overview "Summer Creature Exploration Rally" Participants will solve quizzes about the "creatures" found in Karuizawa, set up within the rich natural grounds. Children who answer all questions will receive a "creature magnet" that they can color, exclusive to this event. Dates: Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Monday, August 31, 2026 Times: Quizzes available 24 hours; prize redemption 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eligibility: Open to all How to Participate: Take an answer sheet and pencil from the lobby, visit the four quiz stations set up inside and outside the facility, and bring your completed answer sheet to the Nature Kids Forest House. Participation Fee: Free "Free Research Program," "Midsummer Snow Play! Calpri Snow Land," "Stargazing Event," "Sunset & Night Sky Journey Lift," "Patissier Experience," "Bellboy & Bellgirl Experience," etc. Details of Summer 2026 Events Here Nature Experience Area Nature Land Calpri Forest Tree Trekking Zipline Adventure