We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Nagano, 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 January 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Opened May 2021. Located in Miyota, 10 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, THE HIRAMATSU KARUIZAWA MIYOTA provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with an oven, a microwave and a stovetop. At THE HIRAMATSU KARUIZAWA MIYOTA every room comes with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. THE HIRAMATSU KARUIZAWA MIYOTA offers a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Miyota, like skiing. Karuizawa Station is 13 km from THE HIRAMATSU KARUIZAWA MIYOTA, while Shirakaba-Lake is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 75 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Highly elegant. Charming. 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
This might be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Nagano.
Very stylish. Cool. Popular among couples.Opened June 2022. Located within 600 metres of Matsumoto Station and 3.9 km of The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring provides rooms in Matsumoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring have a mountain view. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and spa centre. Canora Hall is 27 km from Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring, while Matsumoto Castle is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most STYLISH hotels in Nagano.
Elegant. 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
Based on my research this is the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in Nagano. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among couples and women.Opened August 2021. Situated in Hakuba, 7.9 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, THE HAPPO by Hakuba Hotel Group features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. A hot spring bath and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The hotel has a sauna, a concierge service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at THE HAPPO by Hakuba Hotel Group can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Nagano Station is 44 km from the accommodation, while Zenkoji Temple is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 67 km from THE HAPPO by Hakuba Hotel Group.Show full description
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability!
Delightful property. Hip. Set in Omachi, 12.2 km from Kurobe Dam, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon has a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a hot tub and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hair dryer, some units at the hotel also provide guests with a mountain view. All rooms will provide guests with a shared bathroom. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Inside the hotel, there is the Botanica Restaurant, which overlooks the golf course, and the EDEN Cafe & Bar, produced by a patisserie chef who trained in France. The restaurant also offers dairy-free and vegetarian dishes. Guests can make use of the hot spring bath. The area is popular for skiing. Omachi Mountain Museum is 10 km from the accommodation. Matsumoto Airport is 52 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND COOL hotels in Nagano.
Unique. Elegant. Great views. Featuring a hot tub, massage treatments and tennis courts, Hotel La Neige Higashi-kan offers rooms with a balcony and nature views. It provides a free shuttle service and free Wi-Fi. Cosy rooms have large windows and a living area with a sofa. Amenities include an LCD TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Some rooms feature a spa bath. La Neige is a non-smoking hotel, offering a concierge and ski equipment rentals. Guests can tour the surrounding nature with the hotel’s rental bicycles, or go hiking or skiing. French food is served at the hotel’s restaurant, while drinks can be enjoyed at the lobby lounge. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to/from JR Hakuba Station, Happo Bus Terminal for Check-in/out and the Happo-One Gondola. It is a 5-minute drive from the Hakuba Jump Arena. Guests can contact the hotel in advance to arrange a shuttle bus or a taxi from Narita Airport at an additional charge.Show full description
I rate this as the most unique and authentic luxury hotel in Nagano.
Great value. Great location. Kawamotoya was renovated in 2022 and now offers stylish apartments with Breakfast at the cafe are included. All apartments come with their own toilet and shower. Facilities include a modern gym, movie room, massage room, all available in the common area. Kawamotoya has two hot tubs, available for private use. Breakfast is served at Harding's cafe. The hotel offers luggage storage and free WiFi throughout the building. A traditional sotoyu outdoor public bath is located next door, while Lake Hokuryu is a 20-minute drive. From Iiyama Train Station, the hotel is a 25-minute bus ride and then a 5-minute walk.Private parking is at JPY 2000 per vehicle per day. It is located within a 5-minute walk from the village centre and offers private shuttle services to Nagasaka gondola in the winter.Show full description
Stylish. Great interior design.Opened January 2021. Set in Matsumoto, 500 metres from Matsumoto Station, Tabino Hotel lit Matsumoto offers air-conditioned accommodation and a restaurant. The property is around 3.5 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, 27 km from Canora Hall and 1.4 km from Matsumoto Castle. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchenette fitted with a microwave. At Tabino Hotel lit Matsumoto rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Suwa-Lake is 30 km from Tabino Hotel lit Matsumoto, while Kamisuwa Station is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Located near Happo-One Ski Resort and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, Wadano Gateway Suites & Apartments is in Hakuba and provides free private parking and a restaurant. Boasting free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with DVD player. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, slippers and a desk. All units have a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and some have mountain views. At the aparthotel, units include bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site. You can play billiards and darts at this 4-star aparthotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the aparthotel. Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area is 7.6 km from Wadano Gateway Suites & Apartments, while Nagano Station is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Great location. Mountain Side Hakuba offers views of the mountains and the ski slopes during the winter season. The property is just a 3-minute walk away from a local ski and snowboard shop. The Happo-One Winter Resort Kokusai lift 1 is within a minute's stroll. JR Hakuba Station is a 10-minute drive. The apartment features carpeted and heated floors, fireplace and hot tub. The apartment is furnished with a TV with cable channels, washing machine and dryer. A hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries are included in the en suite bathrooms. Guests can rent a bicycle from the property to explore the nearby areas during the warmer seasons. Guests can also rent ski equipment for an additional fee on site and store ski supplies at the property for free. There is a on-site restaurant available. The kitchenette is equipped with an oven, microwave and refrigerator. A dining table, kitchenware and an electric kettle are also provided by the property. Happo Bus Terminal is a 7-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Charming. 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
Historic property. Great location. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Established in 1887, Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu is Matsumoto's oldest hotel. Building exterior, lobby, restaurants and shops have gone through renovation works in April 2016, and feature classic furnishings. Providing 24-hour front desk, it features a public bath, free-use bicycles and free property-wide WiFi. Well-appointed rooms come with both air conditioning and heating facilities. In-room conveniences include a fridge and a hairdryer. For leisure, guests can explore the town on a bike or enjoy massage services on request. Luggage storage and laundry services are available. Porter service is avaialble for guests staying in the annex building. Kagetsu Hotel is a 5-minute bus ride from JR Matsumoto Station and a 5-minute walk from the historic Matsumoto Castle and Nawate Street.Show full description
I would describe this as the most HISTORIC luxury hotel in Nagano.
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. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa. Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 23 km from the accommodation, while Karuizawa Station is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 84 km from SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa.Show full description
Resort. Directly connected to the slopes of Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort and within a 1-minute walk from the Lift 1, Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga provides a convenient ski-in/ski-out access. It offers guests free Wi-Fi, and ski storage lockers are available right at the entrance. Spacious rooms feature wood interior, an en suite bathroom and air conditioning/heating. Guests can enjoy the view of Okushiga Kogen from the comfort of their own rooms. All rooms are equipped with an electric kettle, free toiletries and a TV. At the Okushiga Grand Phenix Hotel, guests can enjoy the panoramic view from the public bath or take a swim in the indoor pool. Other facilities, such as ski rental, luggage storage and an outlet shop for sportswear are also readily available to guests. The Italian Restaurant La Stella Alpina offers Italian cuisine using seasonal ingredients, while Kagaribi serves authentic Japanese and Chinese dishes. At the Lounge Largo, guests can enjoy a drink by the fireplace. The hotel is a 100-minute bus ride from JR Nagano Station, and a special taxi can be arranged. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort is located within a 15-minute drive from the property, while the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Shibu Hot Spring are located within a 1-hour drive away.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Hotel Kokusai 21 features free WiFi available in all areas. Rooms at Kokusai 21 Hotel have a contemporary décor, fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fridge. Japanese grill restaurant Sakura overlooks the city from the 16th floor. The hotel also houses an Italian and a Chinese restaurant. Hotel Kokusai 21 is a 15-minute walk from the Zenko-ji Temple.Show full description
Lovely property. Unique. Great views. Popular among women. Situated within a private forest and boasting outdoor hot springs and award-winning cuisine, Sierra Resort Hakuba is a 10-minute drive from JR Hakuba Train Station. The spacious rooms offer beautiful views of the surrounding nature, while Free WiFi is available in public areas and in the guest room. The non-smoking rooms at Sierra Resort Hotel Hakuba feature warm wooden furniture and thick carpets. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub. In-room massage services are available upon request. The hotel is a 5-minute ride from the Tsugaike and Iwatake ski resorts and a 10-minutes ride from the Happo-One Ski Resorts . A shuttle transports guests to several ski resorts in the Hakuba Valley at an additional charge. In addition, public shuttle buses connect this hotel and several major ski resorts in the area. On-site parking is available for free. Ski hire is available on site during the winter season, while activities such as canoeing, rafting, mountain biking and various outdoor sports are available during the summer. The hotel’s restaurant offers seasonal specialities in an elegant atmosphere. Prizewinning chef ‘Pierre’ Kanazawa blends local organic ingredients with European techniques.Show full description
Situated in Shimotakai, 200 metres from Ryuoo Ski Park, T Hotel Ryuoo features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and ski-to-door access. 28 km from Suzaka City Zoo and 33 km from Zenkoji Temple, the hotel provides ski storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms have a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have pool views. All rooms at T Hotel Ryuoo have air conditioning and a desk. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shimotakai, like hiking and skiing. Nagano Station is 37 km from T Hotel Ryuoo, while Lake Hokuryuko is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 108 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located 1.5 km from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, Hotel La Neige has European-style rooms with a private bath, free WiFi and an LCD TV. Completely non-smoking, the hotel offers breakfast at the onsite restaurant and free parking. The heated/air-conditioned rooms at Hotel La Neige Honkan have classically styled wood furnishings and high ceilings. A fridge and electric kettle are provided. Hotel La Neige Honkan is located a 5-minutes walk from the Hakuba Happo-one ski area. Bus stops to ski areas including Happo-one, Iwatake, Tsugaike, 47, and Goryu are a minute's walk from the hotel. Please note there is no elevator.Show full description
The most charming and romantic luxury hotel in Nagano. It is very popular among couples travelling to Nagano.
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
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