We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Karuizawa, Japan. We have also included accommodation in villas, holiday homes, apartments, guest houses, romantic hotels and "pensions". 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great views. Popular among women. Situated along a peaceful tree-lined street in Karuizawa, Hotel Wellies offers a British country hotel experience in the highland resort area. There is an English style garden with a lawn and gazebo and it comes with an English-language library, homemade British meals and spacious guest rooms that went through renovations every year since opening from 2013 to 2016. The property's signature dish is a hearty, hot full English breakfast with homemade sausages, home-cured bacon and black pudding (included in the room rate). The Hoshino area with hot spring baths, the Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Harunire Terrace and Karuizawa Stone Church are a 5-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available at public areas and all guest rooms. The whole hotel is non-smoking inside and all guest rooms include a 32-inch flat screen TV and a fridge. A hairdryer and toiletries are included in the en suite bathroom. All rooms has views of surrounding greenery, and some rooms feature great views of Mount Asama. Guests at Wellies Hotel can leave their luggage and ski/golf equipment at the property, or use a safety deposit box. Free parking and bicycle hire are available. A 4-course meal, including authentic dishes such as fish & chips, beef stew, Yorkshire pudding and home smoked salmon is also available at a surcharge. Property staff are able to recommend local restaurants to guests who wish to eat out. The on-site bar offers local and imported beers, wines, cocktails and spirits, including many Scotch whiskies. A welcome tea is served to guests arriving before 18:00. Both Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, an outlet shopping mall, the Prince Ski Resort, Shiozawa Lake and the Kyu-Karuizawa area are all approximately a 10-minute drive from the property, while Naka-Karuizawa Station on the Shinano Line is a 3-minute drive. The Yu River and local temples and shrines can also be reached within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
I rate this as the most creative, cosy and lively bed and breakfast in Karuizawa. Soooo nice!
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Gorgeous surroundings. Opened in August 2012, B&B Hotel Hyochoan offers simple Western-style accommodations. Free in-room WiFi is available and guests can enjoy bird watching from the property’s terrace. JR Karuizawa Station is a 15-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Apple TV, Hulu and Netflix, an iPod docking system and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub. A washing machine can be used free of charge during specific hours, upon request, and free private parking is on site. Luggage storage is provided at the front desk. A free shuttle is available from JR Karuizawa Station, if requested in advance. The property is handicap-accessible. Japanese and Western homemade meals are available at Café Hyochoan. Guests can soak in the Hoshino Hot Spring just 3-minutes away via car or visit the famous Shiraito Falls with a 7-minute drive. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Lake Kumoba can both be reached with a 15-minute drive.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has beautiful surroundings!
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great value. 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 rate this as the coolest and most elegant boutique hotel in Karuizawa.
Villa. Located in Karuizawa, The Prince Villa Karuizawa offers an open-air hot spring, fitness room, restaurant and free-use bicycles. A shared lounge features drinks and light foods throughout the day. This self-catering accommodation features free WiFi. The property is 400 metres from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and 800 metres from Karuizawa Station. The villa will provide you with air conditioning, a terrace and a minibar. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. You can enjoy garden view from the room. At The Prince Villa Karuizawa you will find a communal sauna, free shuttle service and a garden. Other facilities like a ski storage and ski equipment hire are offered. Activities in the surrounding area include skiing and cycling. Guests with a dinner-inclusive plan can enjoy Japanese dishes such as sukiyaki or shabu shabu at "SOFU - Breeze" Restaurant, located in Hotel East. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Kumoba Pond (1.8 km) and Harunire Terrace (5.1 km).Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Superb interior design. 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. A à la carte breakfast is served every morning at the property, while Spanish cuisine is available. 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. 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
Unique. Nice surroundings. Located amid lush nature, the picturesque ピッコロホテル オペラ軽井沢 features warmly decorated rooms, indoor and outdoor hot public baths and a terrace. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and a free shuttle is available to/from Shinano-Oiwake Train Station on the Shinano Railway Line. Comfortable rooms offer nature views and an interior full of small references to music. Opera Hotel Piccolo serves a daily Western breakfast, consisting of freshly baked bread and small side dishes, from 08:00. Outdoor hot public baths is closed in winter. They are fitted with an LCD TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Complimentary green tea is provided. A French dinner is available upon advance reservation and will be served from 18:30. The Piccolo Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Shinano-Oiwake Station on the Shinano Railway Line and to Hoshino Onsen Tonbo-no-yu Hot Springs. It’s a 20-minute drive from the Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and JR Karuizawa Station.Show full description
Opened September 2021. Located in Karuizawa, 18 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56433v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 22 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, 2 km from Karuizawa Station and 300 metres from Kyukaruizawa Ginza. The units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56433v include air conditioning and a desk. Kumoba Pond is 1.4 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 87 km from HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56433v.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Great location. A 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Candytuft offers simple Western-style rooms with heated floors. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, heated carpet floors and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toothbrush sets. A spacious shared bath can be used for private-use. Free parking is on site. A warm homemade bread is served for breakfast. Candytuft Pension is a 10-minute drive from Karuizawa Golf Club and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Kumanokotai Shrine is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
This guest house has a great location in Karuizawa and an amazing hotel bar.
Opened September 2021. Set in Karuizawa, 18 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56461v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 22 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, 2 km from Karuizawa Station and 300 metres from Kyukaruizawa Ginza. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms at HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56461v feature air conditioning and a desk. Kumoba Pond is 1.4 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 87 km from HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56461v.Show full description
Villa. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, La Maison Karuizawa is located in Karuizawa. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. The villa is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karuizawa, like skiing, fishing and hiking. Guests can also relax in the garden. Honmachi Machiyakan is 23 km from La Maison Karuizawa, while Karuizawa Station is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 87 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Boasting inner courtyard views, Tree Village Karuizawa provides accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Honmachi Machiyakan. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Each unit has a terrace offering garden views, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. All units have a wardrobe. Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 20 km from the holiday home, while Karuizawa Station is 4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 83 km from Tree Village Karuizawa.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Located in Karuizawa, 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Kutsukake Stay Naka-Karuizawa provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. Kutsukake Stay Naka-Karuizawa offers a terrace. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is 5 km from the accommodation, while Yukawa Furusato Park is 1.3 km away. Guests use Shinkansen Bullet train from Tokyo, Osaka, and other areas or drive by themselves.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, charming and stylish boutique hotel in Karuizawa. Soooo nice!
Apartment. Set less than 1 km from Karuizawa Station, a 5-minute walk from Karuizawa Oga Hall and 1.6 km from Kumoba Pond, Angel Resort Karuizawa features accommodation located in Karuizawa. The air-conditioned accommodation is 16 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The spacious apartment with a balcony and inner courtyard views has 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Honmachi Machiyakan. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karuizawa, like skiing and hiking. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 86 km from Angel Resort Karuizawa.Show full description
Villa. Boasting river views, KARUIZAWA Funny hours features accommodation with terrace, around 18 km from Honmachi Machiyakan. The property is around 22 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, 6.2 km from Karuizawa Station and 2.7 km from Karuizawa Taliesin. The villa offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath, shower and slippers, while the kitchen has an oven, a microwave and a fridge. A stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 83 km from the villa.Show full description
Great views.Opened September 2020. HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Karuizawa. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point and a concierge service. Some units at the property feature a terrace with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS all rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Guests at HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karuizawa, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 18 km from the hotel, while Honmachi Machiyakan is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 87 km from HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS.Show full description
Set in Karuizawa, 19 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, Fufu Karuizawa Yokou No Kaze offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 5.2 km from Karuizawa Station, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.1 km away from Hiroshi Senju Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area. Karuizawa Taliesin is 1.3 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 83 km from Fufu Karuizawa Yokou No Kaze.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated 14 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, A-Frame House Minami Karuizawa - Vacation STAY 58046v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 7.7 km from Karuizawa Station, 3.9 km from Karuizawa Lake Garden and 7.4 km from Karuizawa Taliesin. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Honmachi Machiyakan. The holiday home is air-conditioned and has 2 bedrooms as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. Karuizawa Oga Hall is 7.9 km from A-Frame House Minami Karuizawa - Vacation STAY 58046v. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 90 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened September 2021. Situated in Karuizawa, 18 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56407v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 22 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, 2 km from Karuizawa Station and 300 metres from Kyukaruizawa Ginza. Kumoba Pond is 1.4 km from the hotel. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms at HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56407v have air conditioning and a desk. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 87 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened September 2021. Set in Karuizawa, 18 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56422v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 22 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, 2 km from Karuizawa Station and 300 metres from Kyukaruizawa Ginza. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms at HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56422v feature air conditioning and a desk. Kumoba Pond is 1.4 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 87 km from HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS - Vacation STAY 56422v.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. 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 one of the most RELAXING resorts in Karuizawa.
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