15 Hotels & Ryokan with Private Baths for a Perfect Date Night in Karuizawa
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“Karuizawa” can be reached in a short time on the Shinkansen from Tokyo. It is one of Japan's leading resort areas, and has accommodations that are perfect for a couple's weekend trip. Among them, we recommend an inn with a private bath. Would you like to heal your daily fatigue by soaking in the hot water with just the two of you? There are various types of lodgings, such as lodgings where you can rent out an open-air bath surrounded by forest, and lodgings that offer day trip plans with private onsen. We will introduce 15 selections of "Karuizawa inns" that you want to use on your next date.
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Every day is busy and passes quickly. A week ends with a round trip between work and home. Are there many people like that? Petit trips are recommended for couples who are working hard every day. Among the many tourist destinations, Karuizawa, which can be reached in just over an hour from the city center by Shinkansen or two hours by car or highway bus, is particularly recommended.
This time, we would like to introduce an inn with a private bath that you would like to use as a base for your trip to Karuizawa. In a normal bath, you can't enter with your boyfriend, but in a private bath, you can relax without worrying about other people's eyes. If the weather is good, there is also an open-air bath where you can see the starry sky.
Karuizawa has no shortage of dating spots for couples. Naturally, there is a wide variety of accommodations. There are also European-style pensions where you can feel like you're living in a villa, ryokan where you can tour hot springs, and ryokans with a Japanese atmosphere. Take a walk in the surrounding forest for a date, or have a cup of tea on the terrace surrounded by greenery. It's nice to be able to enjoy it in various ways♪ Breathe in the clear air and refresh yourself.
You should definitely try the exquisite gourmet food of each inn. Everything on the menu is of the highest quality! Karuizawa quality. The menu varies depending on the inn, such as French cuisine that tastes and looks great, kaiseki cuisine that uses seasonal ingredients, and steaks that use branded meat. You should be able to find a dish that you both want to eat.
*The information introduced is as of November 2023.
Karuizawa Hotel Longing House is located about 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station on the Nagano Shinkansen. It is a convenient inn that is close to sightseeing spots such as the Kyukaruizawa Prince Outlet and the Stone Church. There are 10 private open-air baths that can be used by two people in the hotel. You can soak in the hot water slowly while talking with him. The menu using local ingredients such as soft and sweet Karuizawa Kirishita vegetables and Shinshu Tate Shinagyu beef is also worth a meal!
We also pride ourselves on our colorful dishes made with fresh ingredients. Vegetable sommeliers travel all over the country, and the locally selected vegetables are exceptionally delicious. For dinner, you can choose from four course dinners, so please enjoy the menu that suits you. The photo is "Shinshu Tateshina Beef Dinner".
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Hotel Karuizawa Longinghouse
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- Nagano Karuizawa Izuminosato, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by bus from Karuizawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, get off at Izumi no Sato, and walk 1 minute
A pension with the concept of "music" nestled in the woods about a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station. You can relax and enjoy meal while listening to music in an exotic room inspired by opera heroines. You can also bathe in a private open-air bath while gazing at the forest. Please spend an elegant time with him.
This is a private open-air bath surrounded by greenery. You can enjoy the rich nature of the national forest that continues to Mt. Asama. If the weather is good, the stars twinkle at night and create a romantic atmosphere. It will be an unforgettable memory with him. *Not available during winter.
There is an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and I was very happy to use it for private use.
I took a bath in the open-air bath at night, and the starry sky was so beautiful.Source: Piccolo Hotel Opera Karuizawa Review/Impression/Information [Rakuten Travel]
The double room "Pamina" will make you feel like you've wandered into a fantasy world. The interior such as curtains, wallpaper, lighting, and dressers are coordinated with the image of Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night, who appears in the opera "The Magic Flute". Enjoy the extraordinary feeling with two people.
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Piccolo Hotel Opera Karuizawa
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,500
- address
- 5664-3 Nagakura Ohinata, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun Nagano
- access
- About 7 minutes by car from Shinano Railway Shinano Oiwake Station / About 15 minutes by taxi from Karuizawa Station / About 20 minutes from Usui Karuizawa IC (depending on the season)
CARO FORESTA Karuizawa GIARDINO is an inn where you can stay with your pet, located approximately 10 minutes by Shinano Railway from Karuizawa Station and approximately 10 minutes by car from the nearest station, Shinano Oiwake Station. Perfect for couples with pets. The interior of the hotel has a Western-style interior, giving it an elegant atmosphere that will make you feel like you are visiting a Western-style building. You can have a wonderful time with your partner and your dog.
For bathing, use the bath in your room or a private bath. There are two private baths, a small bath with a view of the small garden, and a large bath + open-air bath, and you can lock the inside and use it whenever you want. The photo is of the large bath. It's a luxury to be able to rent out such a large bath.
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Stay with your pet CARO FORESTA Karuizawa GIARDINO
Nagano /Karuizawa/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,300
- address
- Nagano 4614-3 Nagakura, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- Approximately 20 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, approximately 5 minutes by car from Shinano Railway Shinano Oiwake Station (*Shuttle service available from Oiwake Station from 14:30 to 16:30, reservation required)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
An inn with a rumor that "a couple who visits will get married". The origin of the rumor was a Japanese myth handed down in Tsumagoi in Azuma County, where this inn is located. The content is that Yamato Takeru no Mikoto climbed a mountain pass and shouted his feelings for his younger brother Tachibana Hime during his eastern expedition. For this reason, the area was called Azuma, and Tsumagoi, which means "feelings for a lover".
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Kitakaruizawa Petit Hotel Etoile Avenue
Gunma /Kitakaruizawa, Tsumagoi/Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,800
- address
- 1053-12538 Kamabara, Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma Gunma
- access
- 45 minutes from Joshinetsu Expressway Usui Karuizawa IC via R18-R146. From Ueda Sugadaira IC, take R144 towards Tsumagoi for 40 minutes.
I'm so busy that I can't find the time... For such couples, we recommend this inn where you can take a day trip to the secluded onsen Onsen. One of the charms of Karuizawa is that you can go on a trip and return home on the same day. We also recommend an accommodation plan where you can relax in a stately room.
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Shiotsubo onsen Hotel
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,400
- address
- Nagano Nakakaruizawa Shiozubo, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- 30 minutes from Joshinetsu Usui Karuizawa, 15 minutes by car from Nagano Shinkansen Karuizawa Station
If you want to relax in a spacious space, add "Hotel Harvest Karuizawa", which is about 15 minutes by shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station, to your list. This boasts an area of more than 5 hectares, and the rooms and facilities are spacious. It's nice to have a stylish family bath that couples will love♡ The bath is available from 15:00 to 23:00. You can choose a bathing time of 60 minutes or 30 minutes, and the price is different for each.
The "Twin Western-style room (pictured)" with a calm atmosphere has a balcony. The two of you should quietly gaze at the courtyard and enjoy a Karuizawa-like resort stay♪ By the way, there is a popular spot "Karuizawa Taliesin" about a 5-minute walk from the hotel, where you can enjoy walking and activities by the lake. world.
Detailed information
Hotel Harvest Karuizawa
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- Nagano 291-1 Nagakura, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station
About 15 minutes walk from Karuizawa Station. Le Chien Resort & Pet Hotel, where you can stay with your dog, is recommended for couples with dogs. "Lucien" in the hotel's name means dog in French. Furthermore, there are two private baths that can be used free of charge in the hotel.The natural onsen bath called Nagomi-no-yu and the carbonated cypress bath called Kaoru-no-yu (pictured) are both very pleasant. The good thing is that you can use it anytime if it's empty.
The "Twin (with vestibule)" in the photo is designed so that the bed can be stored in the wall, so you can use the room widely during the day. Please relax and relax with him and your dog in a spacious space. You can also have a chat on the chair by the window while watching the dogs playing in the garden.
Plenty of facilities and services for dogs! You can enjoy a bath with your pet dog in the reservation-only/paid "Pet Bath", and the restaurant "Calme Vent", where you can bring your dog with you, offers a full French course and a breakfast buffet. If you contact us in advance, it is also attractive that you can prepare meal for your dog.
Detailed information
Le Chien Resort & Pet Hotel
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- 1323-111 Nagano
- access
- Car / 20 minutes from Joshinetsu Expressway "Usui Karuizawa IC" Train / 15 minutes walk from JR Karuizawa Station on Shinano Railway Line or Hokuriku Shinkansen
About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Naka-Karuizawa Station. Surrounded by greenery, Dormy Club Karuizawa is an inn with a variety of rooms. From relaxing Japanese-style rooms to villa-like maisonettes and stylish Western-style rooms, you can choose the room that best suits you. You can soothe your fatigue in the two paid and private baths in the hotel. The bright cypress bath and the modern rock bath are full of taste.
The guest rooms are divided into the main building and the new building, with a total of 24 rooms. Among them, the Japanese-modern "New Wing Japanese-Western Style Room (pictured)" is perfect for couples who want to spend a relaxing time. Cool off on the deck with a great view, or enjoy a chat on the Simmons bed. You can enjoy your home stay♡
Detailed information
Dormy Club Karuizawa
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- Nagano 482 Chigataki Naka-ku, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- [Car] Hoshino area: 3 minutes / Karuizawa Station: 15 minutes / Usui Karuizawa IC: 25 minutes [Train] Shinano Railway "Naka-Karuizawa" ★ Free pick-up ★ 5 minutes * Reservation required
About 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. ``Candy Taft'' is a cute Western-style pension located in a villa area in the quiet Minamigaoka area. There are two private baths in the hotel that will keep you warm. The private bath can be used from 3:00 PM to 7:30 AM the next morning. You don't need to make a reservation, so you can just pop in and have a dip in the middle of the night.
The eye-catching feature of the dining room is the large fireplace, which is the pride of the inn. Karuizawa can get very cold in the winter, but you can enjoy a warm dinner inside the hotel. It is the owner's wife who wields her arms. You can enjoy a course dinner at night and an American breakfast in the morning.
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Pension Candytuft
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,000
- address
- Nagano 1143-10, Karuizawa, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- Approximately 6-7 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station (*No pick-up service, taxi fare from the north exit is approximately 1200 yen), 12 minutes by car from Usui Karuizawa IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
1 minute walk from Oze onsen bus stop. The Kose onsen Hotel, which stands in a national forest that is beautiful in all four seasons, is recommended for couples who want to soak in onsen. In the spacious private open-air bath, you can soak in the natural onsen of your own source while admiring the natural scenery. If it is vacant, you can take a bath as many times as you like for free. In addition, the baths in all guest rooms are connected to onsen, so you can enjoy onsen even in your room.
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Oze onsen Hotel
Nagano /Saku, Karuizawa/ ryokan
- address
- Nagano Kose, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun onsen
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. Get off at Karuizawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, get off at Karuizawa Station North Exit Bus Stop No. 2, get off at Oze onsen, and walk for 1 minute.
Ancient Hotel Asama Karuizawa, about 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station, is a hotel located in Karuizawa's national park. The theme of the inn is “regeneration and refreshment of the mind”. It's a shame that I can't send you a photo, but there is a ``family bath'' in the hotel where you can soak in onsen, and you can enjoy bathing while looking out at the lush greenery.
Each of the 13 guest rooms is named after a natural stone and has an interior design reminiscent of jewels. The Fluorite Room (pictured) is a suite with a rotating fireplace in the middle of the room, where you can have a cozy date. Brightly colored sofas and cushions accent the interior with a natural taste. I think I can take a “shining” photo with him♪
meal are beautifully creative Japanese dishes served on carefully selected original pottery. The dishes are prepared using a cooking method that brings out the original "umami" of the ingredients without using too many seasonings. Dinner and breakfast are of the highest quality. It's nice to be able to eat various things little by little. Conversation with him seems to be lively ♪
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Ancient Hotel Asama Karuizawa
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 23,500
- address
- Nagano 2126 Nagakura, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Cottage Log-tei, located about 10 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, is an inn where you can enjoy the outdoors. There is a bath inside the cottage made of larch wood, but you can also use the ``private family bath'' inside the building. It's available 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy bathing just the two of you whenever you like.
There are 4 types of woody cottages, and the ``Couple Cottage'' is especially recommended♡You'll feel like you've come to a secret base just for the two of you. It is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave, so you can warm up Karuizawa gourmet food you have taken out. Also, this room is pet-friendly, so you can enjoy traveling with your dog.
About 3 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. Pension Pierrot, with only 9 rooms, is a relaxing inn where you can feel at home. The cost performance is good, and you can stay at a reasonable price even with half board included. Some of the rooms do not have baths, but there is a private bath with a lock inside the hotel, so don't worry. Perfect for couples who want to enjoy bathing alone ♡
You can stay without meals, but we recommend the plan with half board. The menu created by the owner, who used to be a French cook, is both delicious and visually appealing♪ Dinner is a course meal that includes both meat and fish dishes. You can also order wine, so you can enjoy a light dinner.
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Pension & Cottage Piero
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,800
- address
- Nagano 1148-35, Karuizawa, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- About 5 minutes by car or about 25 minutes on foot from Karuizawa Station North Exit
About 20 minutes on foot from Naka-Karuizawa Station. Pension & Cottage Azami, run by an owner who works as an instructor at a ski resort in winter, is a reasonably priced pension. Except for the cottage-type rooms, there are no baths and toilets, but you can take a private bath made of natural stones 24 hours a day. You'll be alone with him♡ You'll be warmed up in the bath with a lock.
Dinner is a hearty Japanese-Western fusion of creative cuisine, and breakfast is a morning plate of highland vegetables♪ Bread, salad, fruit, egg dishes, etc. are lined up, and drinks such as coffee and tea are also included. Spend an elegant morning looking out at the greenery outside the window.
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Pension Azami
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,600
- address
- 1691-20 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Joshinetsu Expressway Usui IC, about 3 minutes by taxi from Naka-Karuizawa Station
Nakadanaso is located about 25 minutes by Shinano Railway from Karuizawa Station and about 5 minutes by car from the nearest station, Komoro Station. This is a 100-year-old onsen ryokan located in Komoro City, a little far from Karuizawa, that is a hideaway for adults. Inside the building, there is also the ``Fujison Library,'' which is lined with Toson Shimazaki's books, making it an irresistible space for history and literature buffs.
There is a onsen building on a hill up the stairs from the Heiseikan corridor, and there is an indoor bath with impressive pillars and beams made of giant trees. From October to May, you can also enjoy the ``Hatsukoi Apple Bath'' where local apples are floated in the bathtub. The private bath is located in a separate building, so the two of you can enjoy onsen flowing directly from the source.
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Nakadanaso, an inn connected to Toson Shimazaki
Nagano / Komoro/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,700
- address
- Nagano Nakatana B, Koshiro-ku, Komoro City
- access
- 10 minutes by car from Shinano Railway "Komoro Station" or JR Koumi Line "Komoro Station" / Joshinetsu Expressway Komoro IC
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Karuizawa has a lot of nice inns for couples to visit on weekend trips. There are many options depending on your purpose and preferences, so how about discussing "Where should we go?" and "What kind of inn do you like?" You are sure to find the perfect accommodation for a “reward trip” for two people who work hard every day.