We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Karuizawa, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Hip. Highly elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in Karuizawa, Kyukaruizawa Kikyo, Curio Collection by Hilton is situated a 6-minute walk from Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Dori shopping street. Complimentary shuttle service is available to/from JR Karuizawa Station, 1.2 km from the property. Featuring a local artwork, the contemporary rooms come with a 50-inch flat-screen TV and Nespresso Coffee Machine. The private bathroom includes Maison Margiela bath amenities. Selected rooms feature a patio or balcony with courtyard views. The property offers private parking on site. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is a 6-minute drive from the property. Haneda International Airport is 2-hour by train from the property, while Narita International Airport is a 2-hour train ride away.Show full description
I would describe this as the coolest and most elegant luxury hotel in Karuizawa.
Very stylish. Unique. Superb breakfast. Featuring a restaurant and a bar, Twin-Line Hotel Karuizawa Japan is situated in Karuizawa, 700 metres from Karuizawa Station and 17 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. Located around 1.9 km from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, the hotel with free WiFi is also 600 metres away from Karuizawa Oga Hall. The property is less than 1 km from Kyukaruizawa Ginza and a 12-minute walk from Kumoba Pond. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A à la carte breakfast is served every morning at the property, while Spanish cuisine is available. Staff speak English and Japanese at the reception. Yukawa Furusato Park is 5 km from Twin-Line Hotel Karuizawa Japan. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 89 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is likely the most well designed, unique and authentic luxury hotel in Karuizawa. It also has a highly rated breakfast, super comfortable beds and great affordability. WOW!
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Open from August 2018, featuring Mount Asama views and a single-star Michelin restaurant, Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel and Resort is located in Karuizawa. The resort is fitted with garden, bar, fitness and spa facilities including a hot spring bath. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort. Karuizawa Station is 7.3 km away. At the resort each room has a desk and a TV. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel and Resort. The onsite restaurant features fine cuisine using local ingredients. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is 7 km from the accommodation, while Karuizawa Lake Garden is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto, 90 km from Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel and Resort, and the property offers a free shuttle service.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Karuizawa. It also has very cosy rooms and a great location.
Luxury Hotel.Opened November 2022. Situated in Karuizawa, 20 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi. The rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At the hotel rooms include bed linen and towels. Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 23 km from SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa, while Karuizawa Station is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Situated in Karuizawa, 20 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, Eau Sol Vert Karuizawa Club features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has a sauna, a concierge service and free WiFi. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 29 km from Eau Sol Vert Karuizawa Club, while Karuizawa Station is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Cool. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located in a tranquil area surrounded by natural beauty. The hotel offers a shuttle and a luggage delivery service between JR Karuizawa Station south exit and the hotel. Bicycle rental is available, and free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property. Guests staying at The Prince Karuizawa available Hot-Spring and fitness facilities at Hotel West and East. JR Tokyo Station can be reached with a 70-minute ride on the bullet train from JR Karuizawa Station. Guests staying in the Executive Twin Room are offered a complimentary half round of golf per day at Karuizawa Prince Hotel Golf Course, as well as some complimentary drinks at Library Cafe Rindo. Restaurant Beaux Sejours offers Western cuisine for breakfast and dinner. There are also 7 other restaurants in the resort area. Meal options include Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Sushi, Western buffet, Chinese and Italian cuisine.Show full description
Trendy. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Set in central Karuizawa, Hotel Cypress features guests' only public bath and free parking. JR Karuizawa Station is a 15-minute walk away. Offering a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, Western-style beds and modern Japanese design. The private bathroom provides free toiletries. The breakfast is served buffet or a set menu depending on a day. Restaurant "Bian" serves Japanese cuisine including teppanyaki and grilled dishes, while French cuisine is on offer at La Table Restaurant. A bar and vending machines are available. There are ski storage facilities and bicycles for rent. Guests can also relax at the on-site garden terrace. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel and the Joshinetsu Highway is 20 minutes by car. Unfortunately, we do not have a shuttle bus or pick-up service to the station or ski resort.Show full description
Beautiful. Great value. Popular among women. Karuizawa Prince Hotel boasts 3 dining options, a large-scale shopping mall with 240 shops, hot-spring・open-air baths and a steam sauna facility, various golf courses and on-site ski slopes. Guests can choose to stay in air-conditioned rooms in the West Building with free WiFi, or rent out a cottage with a spacious living room. JR Karuizawa Train Station is a 5-minute drive away, and a free shuttle from the station is also available. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese yukata robes and toothbrush sets are provided for all guests, while the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can relax with a spa treatment. Bicycle and ski equipment rentals are available and a coin-launderette is on site. Guests can enjoy playing not only tennis, table tennis and bowling but also skiing and snowboarding during the winter season. Dishes served for dinner include Western, Japanese buffet. Chinese cuisines are also on offer at the restaurants on site. For breakfast, guests have the choice of either a Japanese set meal or a buffet-style meal featuring local produce. JR Tokyo Station can be reached with a 70-minute ride on the bullet train from JR Karuizawa Station. Prince Hotel Karuizawa is a 10-minute drive from Lake Kumoba and a 25-minute drive from Shiraito Falls.Show full description
Charming. Elegant. The completely non-smoking Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is located in the classy mountain resort of Karuizawa, within a 15-minute walk from JR Karuizawa Station. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning/heating facilities and a minibar. An electric kettle and a coffee/tea set are also available in each room. The private bathroom comes with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori Hotel, guests can take a stroll in the garden or relax with a cup of coffee on the terrace. A luggage storage service is available at the 24-hour front desk. The French Restaurant Keiki serves a variety of beautifully presented dishes, while Sumibikushiyaki Otowa-tei restaurant serves traditional Japanese dishes, featuring seasonal produces. The central shopping and dining area of Kyu-Karuizawa is a 7-minute walk away, while Kumobaike Lake is a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CHARMING hotels in Karuizawa.
Stylish. Great breakfast. Great interior design.Opened February 2022. Situated within 3 km of JR Karuizawa Station, , Hotel Indigo Karuizawa in Karuizawa has a number of amenities including a restaurant, a fitness centre and a public bath. This 4-star hotel features a 24-hour front desk and room service. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hot tub and slippers, all rooms at Hotel Indigo Karuizawa have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a seating area. The rooms have a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is 2 km from the hotel, while Karuizawa Oga Hall is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 66 km from Hotel Indigo Karuizawa.Show full description
Karuizawa Prince Hotel East is located a 10-minute walk from Karuizawa Station's South Exit and just 500 metres away from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. It boasts a spa centre, a bar, free WiFi and ski-to-door access. Guests can choose to stay in cottages or Western-style rooms. JR Tokyo Station can be reached with a 70-minute ride on the shinkansen (bullet train). Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Guests staying in twin rooms have free access to the hot spring bath, open-air bath, steam sauna and fitness centre. This hotel has a ski school, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space and ski equipment hire is available. You can play tennis at this hotel, and the area is popular for skiing. The hotel also offers bike hire. Kumoba Pond is 1.8 km from Karuizawa Prince Hotel East.Show full description
Situated in Karuizawa, 18 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Karuizawa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel offers a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Karuizawa the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play table tennis at Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Karuizawa. Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 21 km from the hotel, while Karuizawa Station is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 83 km from Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Karuizawa.Show full description
Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Grand Vert Kyu Karuizawa offers spacious guestrooms with a comfortable sofa and free WiFi. Guests are welcomed at the lobby with a fireplace. Featuring unique colour schemes and décor, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The stylish en suite bathroom comes with a large bath tub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Kyu Karuizawa Grand Vert Hotel is an 8-minute walk to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort is an 8-minute drive away. The nearest convenience store is a 30-second walk from the property.Show full description
Beautiful. Unique. Great location. Offering a magnificent view of Mount Asama, Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel features an 18-hole golf course and a spa. JR Karuizawa Station and Karuizawa Shopping Plaza are a 12-minute drive from the resort. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each features a balcony, where guests can enjoy the view of Mount Asama. The private bathroom comes with a bath and a hairdryer. At Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel, guests can get soothing spa treatments or play a round of golf. The bar offers a variety of cocktails for a relaxing evening. The Hiroshi Senju Museum is a 10-minute drive away, while Lake Kumobaike is a 15-minute drive from the property. Yukawa Furusato Park can be accessed within a 12-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, September 2023. Situated in Karuizawa, within 20 km of Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park and 24 km of Honmachi Machiyakan, Fufu Kyu-Karuizawa Seiyou No Mori features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.8 km from Karuizawa Station. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 89 km from the hotel.Show full description
Resort. Set within 18 km of Honmachi Machiyakan and 26 km of Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Shiki Resort Ventvert Karuizawa offers rooms in Karuizawa. With a restaurant, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The resort features family rooms. The units at the resort come with a seating area, a TV and a safety deposit box. At Shiki Resort Ventvert Karuizawa all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Karuizawa Station is 10 km from Shiki Resort Ventvert Karuizawa. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 83 km from the resort.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is located at a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station. The property boasts an open-air bath and hot springs bath that is designed after Shiraito Falls of Karuizawa. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, lounge, 24-hour fitness centre and spa at this hotel. There is free parking on site. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The property offers simple and modern guest rooms that are equipped with a flat-screen LCD TV, refrigerator, minibar and an electric kettle with tea bags. The private bathroom has a bath tub and free amenities. As with all Marriott hotels across the world, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel offers a service-call button in all guest rooms so guests can request in-room dining, cleaning and other room services with a push of a button. There is an on-site restaurant and lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and spa. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site grill and restaurant that uses ingredients including aged meat and local fresh vegetables from Shinshu province. Karuizawa Kogen Church, a wooden chapel surrounded by trees, is 20-minutes away by car. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Marriott Hotel. Shiozawa Lake in Karuizawa Taliesin, one of the largest leisure parks in Karuizawa, is a 10-minute drive from the property. A free shuttle to and from Karuizawa Station is provided by the property.Show full description
Romantic. Lovely property. Great location. Popular among couples. Open in July 2016, Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa is situated a 15-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. There is free private parking on site. Guest rooms feature classic decor and amenities. All rooms come equipped with a Simmons bed. Restaurant Arpeggio offers continental cuisine prepared by combining elements of Japanese-style and Italian-style cuisines. Seasonal dishes served at this restaurant are complimented by fresh produce acquired from contract farms in the Shinano highlands. Guests can also enjoy a drink at Bar Burgundy, or unwind at the cafe with a terrace facing the street. The open-air bath on site boasts star views at night and forest views during the day. The hotel offers bike hire for exploring the area. Karuizawa Shopping Plaza is a 6-minute drive away, while Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza is a 6-minute walk from the hotel.Show full description
This hotel is one of the most popular in Karuizawa among couples!
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