Travel to Karuizawa with your kids and stay in a great hotel! 16 family-friendly hotels

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Karuizawa Nagano is a popular summer resort and resort area. There are many facilities that families can enjoy, such as Karuizawa Taliesin, where you can play go-karts and tennis, Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, which has attractions that even small children can ride, the Erz Toy Museum, where you can find toys from Germany and Scandinavia, and the stylish Harunire Terrace. It takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes by bullet train from Tokyo Station to Karuizawa Station, so it's easy to go whenever you feel like it.

Choosing a hotel is an important point in a resort where you want to spend a leisurely time. Some hotels in Karuizawa specialize in onsen, while others offer a wide variety of activities. This time, we have picked up hotels in Karuizawa that are easy for families with children to use, such as a full range of amenities for children, rental goods, and programs that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Please use it to create wonderful memories for your family.

"Karuizawa Prince Hotel" is a hotel located in "Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa" where families can enjoy activities such as shopping, tennis and skiing. There is a free shuttle bus from the south exit of Karuizawa Station, so even those with babies can comfortably head to the hotel. There are two guest rooms, "East" and "West," each with different facilities and equipment.

Both "East" and "West" have normal rooms like this and cottage type rooms. Both have many spacious guest rooms, and it's attractive that you can choose according to the number of people and the atmosphere. Yukata, slippers, and toothbrushes are available for children, and strollers, bed guards, and baby baths can be rented for free, so it's safe for families with children. You can stay here with peace of mind.

There are a wide variety of cottages, some spacious enough for two or even three generations to enjoy! There are also rooms that can accommodate up to eight people, so even large families can feel at ease. The appeal of cottages is that each building is separate, so you can travel without worrying about your children getting too excited. Surrounded by abundant nature, you can play outside or enjoy the mountain view from the window. You can spend your time however you like.

The hotel's nature experience program "Nature Kids Forest House" is full of elements that parents and children can enjoy, such as family climbing and handicrafts (fees apply). You don't need to make a reservation for crafts, so it's great that you can easily challenge yourself according to your stay schedule. Would you like to make memories with your child?

For dinner, how about a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet at the restaurant "Primrose" in "West"? Children can choose what they like, so the whole family can enjoy it. Also, if you make a reservation, they will prepare baby food (for a fee) according to the child's age. In "East", there are shops where you can eat grilled dishes and shabu-shabu with an open kitchen, so choose your favorite shop. Each restaurant requires a reservation, so don't forget to make a reservation♪

Hotel Cypress Karuizawa is about an 11-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. Inside the hotel, there are facilities to enjoy such as this garden terrace made in the image of Karuizawa's forest, a large public bath that incorporates Futamata radium onsen, and a shop that sells products such as Shinshu souvenirs and local sake. This hotel is recommended for family trips as it has amenities and facilities for children.

There is a wide variety of guest rooms available, including Western-style rooms, Japanese-modern rooms, and family suites. The Urban Japanese-Western Room has a tatami room, so crawling babies are safe. There are also plenty of support items provided, such as children's pajamas, slippers, shampoo, toothbrushes, and diaper bins, so it is easy to use even with children. If you make a reservation early, you can also rent strollers and toilet seat assistants.

The large public bath on the first basement floor has a spacious indoor bath, outdoor bath, and sauna. There are baby beds and diaper bins in both the men's and women's changing rooms, and bath chairs in the large bath, so you can enjoy a bath with your baby. There are even booster toilet seats in the toilets in the men's and women's changing rooms, so you don't have to worry when your little one needs to go to the toilet. It seems like sometimes dad and kids can enjoy the big bath together while mom relaxes.

Breakfast, which is one of the pleasures of staying at a hotel, is a Japanese and Western buffet. Local Shinshu ingredients and locally manufactured seasonings are generously used, so you can fully enjoy Shinshu. In addition, the breakfast venue has melamine tableware that won't break even if dropped for small children, high chairs are available for rent, and strollers can be used as is, so it's attractive that you can meal with children without worry.

It takes about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station. "Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort" is a resort hotel spread across a vast site of 230,000 square meters. Up to two preschool children can stay for free if they share a bed with their parents. There are also rooms that can accommodate three to four people, and futons are provided in Japanese-Western style rooms.

There are many activities in and around the hotel that are perfect for making memories with your children. A kids' stamp rally is held on the hotel grounds. If you collect stamps at three spots, you will receive a gift. There are also events unique to the nature-rich Karuizawa, such as insect collecting and firefly watching in the summer and stargazing in the winter. In addition, you can experience strawberry picking and curling at special rates around the hotel.

After having a lot of fun, you can relax and soothe your fatigue at the on-site day onsen facility, Happu onsen. It boasts natural hot onsen, which are rare in Karuizawa, and guests can use them free of charge. There is also a large onsen bath in the main building, which is open in the early morning and late at night. Being able to enjoy onsen empty-handed is a great point for families with children.
*Children who are still in diapers cannot use the facility.

Breakfast is a buffet that uses plenty of ingredients from Shinshu. There is a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, as well as sweets, so even picky eaters will be able to try a variety of dishes. They might even eat more than usual!

Hotel Karuizawa Longinghouse is located about a 6-minute drive from Karuizawa Station. It is conveniently located near tourist spots such as the main street of Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Another attraction is being able to enjoy the great outdoors of Karuizawa, whether it's a refreshing walk among the trees or gazing at the starry sky that you can't see in the city. The fairytale-like building is also exciting.

There are 65 rooms in total, including a variety of rooms with large baths, sunken kotatsu, mini kitchens, terraces, and parallel saunas! With daybeds and tatami mats, children can have fun rolling around. If you want to sleep with your child, you can combine two beds. It's fun to choose which room to stay in.

There are 10 small private open-air baths. You can use them by letting us know the desired time when you check in. Relaxing with your child while gazing at the starry sky of Karuizawa is sure to refresh your mind and body. Why not enjoy some private time with your child in an extraordinary space?

The restaurant serves special dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that bring out the natural flavor of the vegetables. The head chef, who is also a vegetable sommelier, visits farmers all over the country and personally tastes the vegetables he uses. Your children may have an amazing experience that will make them think, "I never knew vegetables could be so delicious!"

Hotel Harvest Kyu-Karuizawa is located about a 12-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. It is a forest resort hotel located in the historic area of Kyu-Karuizawa. It is close to the station and has excellent access to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and other tourist spots, making it the perfect base for sightseeing. There is also an indoor heated pool, karaoke, and a games room, so you can have fun inside the hotel.

There are Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms. All rooms have a calm atmosphere and are characterized by large windows that give a sense of openness. It is attractive that you can feel the breath of nature directly. This is a "Family Japanese-Western style room" with a 6-tatami Japanese-style room. There are yukata and slippers as amenities for children, and a baby bed can be rented (reservation required) for a fee, so it is easy to use even with children.

The facility has body care facilities, restaurants, a large onsen bath, and the indoor heated pool "Quazone." Children who are out of diapers can use it. The heated pool can be used all year round, so it's a great way to teach your children how to swim during the off-season. There is also a shallow pool, which is perfect for splashing around with small children.

There are 3 meal. The photo is the breakfast buffet at "Buffet Restaurant Aya". A variety of Japanese and Western menus such as omelettes and roast pork made by the chef, mainly using meal from Shinshu. Also, if you make a reservation, you can have children's meal prepared for dinner at the restaurant "Avant", such as the "Yokubari Plate" and "Curry Plate" (for a fee) with fried chicken and sushi.

Dormy Club Karuizawa is located about 20 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, or about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) that runs twice a day from Nakakaruizawa Station. It is certified as a "Welcome Baby Inn" by the Miki House Childrearing Research Institute, so it is recommended for families with babies and children. The interior of the building has a calm atmosphere with chic colors. There is also a kids' space with toys and picture books, so children won't get bored.

There are 24 guest rooms in total, and they come in three types: Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms. All rooms have a calming atmosphere, allowing you to relax and unwind. This is a Japanese-Western room, which is recommended for three generations to stay. It is spacious at 40㎡, and has tatami mats, so it is comfortable even for babies who are crawling. The rooms are fully equipped with items such as children's slippers, toothbrushes, and diaper trash cans! You can also rent bedwetting mats, bed guards, picture books, and more for free, which is nice.

In addition to the open-air bath and indoor bath, the inn also has two types of private baths (for a fee): a cypress bath and a rock bath. If you have a baby with you, you may be worried about the people around you and find it difficult to relax in the bath, but with a private bath, you can enjoy a relaxing bath just for the family. There are plenty of free items available for rental, including mild shampoo and body soap, bath toys, shower chairs, baby baths, and water thermometers, so be sure to check them out♪

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At dinner, children's meal are available, and ♪ elementary school children can choose from children's lunches, hamburger sets, and adult meals, and infants can enjoy children's lunches. I like that you can choose the content according to your age. Advance reservations are required for children's lunches, so please check with the inn for details. In addition, children's goods such as forks, spoons, chairs and bumbo are also available. In addition, moms and dads can enjoy creative French in the course. Please enjoy a course meal with small children and enjoy a luxurious time.

About 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, Hotel Indigo Karuizawa is a stylish inn where you can enjoy magnificent nature. There is a free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station, making it easy to get to the hotel even with small children. After checking in, take a break in the lobby where you can feel the warmth of the fire and the sofas that children can sit on♪ It is a perfect hotel for traveling with children, as there is a meal menu for children.

This "suite" room is recommended for families. It is 64 square meters in size and has a spacious space where the whole family can relax. You can see the private garden and trees from the large window in the bathroom of the room, and you can enjoy a bath time with your family in the bathtub where you can bathe with your children. If you contact the hotel in advance, you can also borrow a baby bed free of charge.

This is the large public bath with an open-air carbonated spring bath located inside the building. It's a spacious space where you can stretch out your arms and legs and relax in the bath with your children. It also has a sauna, so dads who love saunas will be happy too! We recommend taking turns leaving the kids with dad and enjoying some relaxation time by yourself in the large bath.

For dinner, enjoy Italian food cooked over a fire at KAGARIBI, an all-day dining restaurant with an open ceiling and spacious atmosphere. Enjoy dynamic dishes such as grilled Shinshu pork on the bone and grilled T-bone. There are also pasta, pizza, french fries, and other children's favorite dishes on the menu, which is a relief.

About a 12-minute walk from Karuizawa Station, the Former Karuizawa Hotel Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa no Mori an Important Cultural Property. It's nice to be able to stay with children at this wonderful hotel with its dignity and history. Although it is in an excellent location, just a 7-minute walk from Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street, it is far from the main street, so you can enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Karuizawa.

The room we recommend for families is the "Family Room Wide" on the first floor. It's a tatami room, so it's safe for babies who are just starting to crawl or walk. You can also borrow a baby bed (for a fee) and a bed guard (for free), and if you ask, they will provide a diaper trash can. Please come and relax with your family.

Breakfast is at "Restaurant Katsurahime," a classical French restaurant that has remained the same since its establishment. Adults can enjoy Otowa no Mori's special ham and sausages, and an American breakfast with plenty of fresh vegetables, while children can enjoy pancakes for children. It seems that the children will be polite to meal in a different atmosphere than usual.

Karuizawa has a variety of facilities where families can get active and have fun. At Owl Adventure, located about a 12-minute drive from the hotel, you can also enjoy the Sky Athletics, which allows you to move freely across the grounds while wearing a harness. Children will be excited about this authentic adventure! For children who are afraid of heights or small children, we recommend the free play area that is 1m high. Why not bring along mom and dad and take on the challenge of a new world together?
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It's about 5 minutes by free shuttle from Karuizawa Station. The special experience of being greeted in the hotel's Mercedes Benz begins at the "Kyukaruizawa Kikyo Curio Collection by Hilton," a unique hotel resort among Hilton hotels. Children up to 17 years old can stay for free if they meal! This is a great service for families who want to stay without meals.

What's great about traveling with children is the ample amenities and free rental items. Items necessary for your child's stay, such as children's pajamas, toothbrushes, slippers, a baby bed, and a baby bath, will be delivered to your room. Of course, there are plenty of amenities for adults as well. This means you don't have to worry if you get distracted by your child's luggage and forget to bring your own amenities. You can have a comfortable stay with just a minimum of luggage.

For families who want to eat delicious food at a restaurant but have children who don't like to sit still, we recommend using room service. The restaurant "à table" accepts orders for lunch and dinner, and you can also have breakfast delivered to your room if you make a reservation the day before. They also sell takeout deli items, so it's fun to have a room party with lots of delicious food♪

The large public bath in the building is also a recommended place for parents and children to spend some time together. The dimly lit, fantastical space has an exciting cave-like atmosphere! It's sure to be a special memory that's a little different from bath time at home.

It's about a 9-minute walk from the south exit of Karuizawa Station. The The Prince Villa Karuizawa is also certified as a "baby-welcoming inn." There is a free shuttle bus that runs from the station every 30 minutes, so you don't have to worry about your child being fussy and not being able to keep to the schedule. All the guest rooms are villa-style, so you can relax without worrying about the people around you.

The maisonette type (2-story) room is recommended for a stay with three generations. With a total floor area of 129.5㎡ and three twin rooms, even large groups can relax. Upon request, practical items such as a baby bath, as well as a baby playpen, building blocks, and picture books that make sounds are available. There are also children's goods and amenities to keep your children entertained! There are many items for different ages, so you can use the room comfortably regardless of your child's age.

If you stay at "The Prince Villa Karuizawa", you will receive many benefits! In addition to having free light meals at tea time, sunset and night time, you can also use facilities such as the fitness room and onsen at "Karuizawa Hotel East/West". In addition, there are plenty of services that can be enjoyed by children and adults only in the hall. You can enjoy seasonal activities to your heart's content, such as free rental bicycles and tennis court tickets in the spring, and ski lift tickets in the winter.

When meal out, be sure to try out the "My Chef Service." A chef will visit your room and cook right in front of you. You can enjoy French cuisine, sushi banquet, barbecue, or any other meal that suits your tastes, just like a home party. Since you can meal without worrying about the eyes of others, mom and dad can enjoy authentic cuisine with peace of mind. Children will also be delighted with the authentic flavors that are different from what they're used to♪

Want to enjoy a family trip with your children and pet dog? The perfect place for such families is the pet-friendly resort hotel "Regina Resort Karuizawa Mikageyousui". Access is about 3 minutes by free shuttle bus from Shinano Railway Miyota Station. All rooms are pet-friendly, and the rooms on the first floor have private dog runs.

The hotel's biggest feature is that you can bring your dog into the shared facilities, such as the restaurant. The restaurant has menus for children and dogs, so the whole family can meal together at the same table. You can also reserve cakes and message plates to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.

There is also a shared dog run with natural grass on the premises. It is divided into an all-breed area and an area for small dogs, so even small dogs can feel safe. You can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as taking a walk along the Mikage Waterway that flows in front of the hotel or going out on a rental bicycle for pets. The sight of your dog and child playing and having fun is an irreplaceable treasure for parents. It will be an unforgettable trip.

After playing outside or having dinner, you can relax in the lounge. Of course, you can bring your dog here too. There are even "doggie cocktails" for your beloved dog, so you can experience a bar time that you can't find anywhere else.

Hotel Grand Vert Kyu Karuizawa is located in an easily accessible location, just a 3-minute walk from Karuizawa Station, making it a great choice for moms and dads. Certified as a "Welcome Baby Inn," this hotel offers a wide range of rental items for babies and kids. In addition to bottle cleaners, nursing cushions, and baby wipes, which are essential for new mothers, you can also rent booster toilet seats and step stools for free. Families with babies and kindergarten-aged siblings can all have a great time here.

best guest room is the "New Wing Standard Japanese-Western Style Room". The interior is very stylish with a modern design where you can feel both Japanese and Western styles.There is a tatami room, so it is safe for babies crawling. There are both a futon and a bed, so the older brother can sleep in the bed and the baby can sleep in the futon. A separate type bathroom with a separate washing area and bathtub, so it's easy for dads, moms, and babies to take a bath!

There are plenty of rental items, such as toys for the room and bath, to keep your children entertained. The kids amenities (charged) are a three-piece set of slippers, toothbrush, and towel with cute teddy bear designs. You can take your own amenities home as a memento of your fun trip. The "library" in the building is also fully stocked with children's picture books. Why not spend some relaxing reading time indoors with mom, dad, and your child?

Breakfast can be served in your room. A variety of breakfasts packed in a picnic basket will make your children feel like they are going on an excursion and they will be excited. The menu items you are interested in include egg dishes, three types of bread, sausages, bacon, and salads. A menu that both children and adults love! Please recharge your energy by eating a full stomach from the morning with a Karuizawa-like breakfast.

“THE HIRAMATSU Karuizawa Miyota” is a “grand auberge in the forest” where you can enjoy the marriage of food and nature. This is a hotel where you can fully enjoy the nature of Karuizawa, mainly serving local Shinshu meal. The concept is "One Stay, One Full Course". Everything from meal time to time spent in the guest room and time spent enjoying activities can be enjoyed as an elegant time like a full course. There is a free transfer from Shinano Railway Miyota Station, so it is easy to move to the hotel even with children.

If you have children, you can enjoy the French cuisine of Le Grand Lys in the main dining area on the 5th floor. As it is an environment exclusively for families with children, you can enjoy your meal without worrying about the eyes of others. High chairs and cutlery are available for rental, so you can enjoy your stay comfortably. There is also a nice service of preparing meal for children for a fee!
The basic children's plate includes seasonal soup, a main dish (hamburger steak or tomato pasta), and dessert. There is no need to order any special adult meal, so moms and dads can enjoy a full meal too.

The "Villa Suite" is recommended for families. With two bedrooms, a mini kitchen, and a large terrace, you can spend your time as if you were living in a luxurious space. If you request it, we can lend you a baby bed and a diaper trash can, so you can rest assured. There are also plenty of amenities for children! You can even get children's pajamas, toothbrushes, and body sponges. There are many amenities and rental items, so you can travel lightly with children, even if you tend to have a lot of luggage.

There are plenty of activities inside the hotel. ◎ During the daytime when the weather is nice, you can take a walk in the clear air on the "forest walking path" and have a blast while looking at the trees in the forest. At night, let's go inside the large tent in the TAKIBI Lounge. You can enjoy an extraordinary feeling by warming yourself by the bonfire. If you want to celebrate your child's birthday, why not use "Anniversary Photo"? A photo taken by a professional photographer will be an important record of your child's growth.

HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS is located about a 5-minute taxi ride from Karuizawa Station. It is located in the center of old Karuizawa, and is in an area perfect for exploring Karuizawa. You don't have to worry if your children get tired from walking and start to get fussy. The concept is to "stay as if you were staying at a villa." The exterior is a modern design created by renovating the second floor of a commercial facility. All of the guest rooms have different designs, making them full of originality. Children under the age of 2 who share a bed can stay for free, which is a great point for families with children!

best room is the "Asia Oriental" room. The spacious space of about 50 to 60 square meters is a tatami room that is great for babies. Because it is a queen bed, the whole family can lie down comfortably. If you make a request, they will prepare a futon for you, so even those who think it's safer to sleep on tatami mats are fine! The floor heating is fully equipped, so you can rest assured even if you visit in the cold season. Baby beds (for children under 1 year old), toothbrushes, slippers, baby shampoo, baby body soap, and baby monitors are available for rent.

There are three concept terraces in the building, and the "Aozora Terrace" is a spacious terrace where children can play. In addition to a dining table and chairs that can seat six or more people, a hammock, and outdoor sofas, there is also play equipment for children. Adults can sway gently in the hammock while watching the children play, or have a relaxing chat on the sofa... Both children and adults can spend their time as they wish under the Karuizawa sky.

The meal is a special dinner by collaboration between "HOTEL KARUIZAWA CROSS" and authentic Italian "Monte Cucina"! You can enjoy a menu that uses plenty of the blessings unique to the mountain range plateau of Karuizawa and Shinshu. You can fully enjoy the blessings of Karuizawa, such as the sauce based on highland vegetables and Shinshu ingredients, and Shinshu Tateshina beef raised on apples. It's not a course, but a platter dish, so you can meal while sharing it with your child.

Okukaruizawa Onsen Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa is located within the grounds of the popular amusement facility Karuizawa Toy Kingdom. It is on Gunma side and is a little far from Karuizawa Station, about 60 minutes by bus, but there is a shuttle bus (paid and reservation required) from the station, so it is easy to get to even if you are traveling by train. This hotel boasts a wide range of facilities and hospitality for families to enjoy, including a kids' playroom, private nursing rooms, and a games corner.

There is a wide variety of room types, including maisonettes, Japanese-Western style rooms, rooms for families with babies, and rooms with lots of toys. The appeal is that you can choose a room based on the age of your children. ◎ If you have a naughty child, you can use the toy room, or if you have siblings with an age difference, you can use the maisonette to put the baby to sleep upstairs. What's even better is that you can travel with your pet. There are facilities such as a dog hotel and a doggy cottage, so you can make your child's wish of traveling with their pet come true.

In the bath, you can enjoy the natural onsen "Akatsuki no Yu" that springs from 1,600 meters underground. It is rich in metasilicic acid and is known as "beautiful skin bath." Both the men's and women's baths are equipped with baby baths, baby bath chairs, baby full-body soap, and shampoo hats, so mom can relax alone while dad takes care of things... that might come true ♪

For dinner, head to the restaurant "Asama" and enjoy hot food from the live kitchen, as well as seasonal flavors at the buffet, which has about 50 different Japanese and Western dishes. You can also enjoy local Shinshu dishes such as Sanzoku-yaki, chicken thighs marinated in garlic and soy sauce and deep-fried chicken rice, a Gunma specialty. In addition to a kids' menu that children will love, including fried chicken, French fries, and children's curry, there is even a hotel-made baby food corner! A fun dinner for the whole family begins.

"Karuizawa Club Hotel Karuizawa 1130" is about 50 minutes from Karuizawa Station by free shuttle bus (reservation required). There are plenty of things to enjoy in the hotel, such as a free-flowing onsen, sliders, an indoor heated pool with a jacuzzi for children, and a table tennis corner.

There are twin rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and dog rooms where dogs are welcome. This is the "Premium Family Suite with an open-air bath with a view of the sky" that is perfect for families of two or three generations. There is a bathroom with a view of Mt. Asama and a sky view room where you can see the stars from the ceiling, so you can feel the charm of nature. Yukata for children is also available, and if you make a reservation in advance, you can rent a crib and trash can for diapers.

This is the indoor onsen pool "comori Park" (charged) that you can enjoy all year round. There is a jacuzzi for children on the slider, and children are having a blast! Even adults will be thrilled by the jacuzzi that looks like a ship and the clouds on the ceiling that make it rain. Swimsuits, diapers for playing in the water, and floats for children can be rented (for a fee), so you can go empty-handed.

This is the Kids Room, a facility for preschoolers that is perfect for families with small children. There is a simple slide and stuffed toys, so you can play with your children and create fun family memories.

For dinner, you can enjoy French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, buffet, etc. at different venues. Every meal has a menu for children, so it's safe to bring children♪ This is part of the popular dinner buffet at 1130 Tsumagoi TANTO. The hearty roast beef, chirashi sushi, and the daily special Chinese food on the open grill that the chef cooks in front of you are attractive. There are also local Shinshu dishes, so let's eat various things.

We introduced a wonderful hotel in Karuizawa that is easy to stay with children. How was it? There are plenty of baby goods, you can enjoy private onsen, and each hotel is full of different charms! A hotel that is child-friendly will reduce the burden on moms and dads and allow them to relax. Please use this article as a reference and make wonderful memories with your family in Karuizawa.