7 Karuizawa Hotels for Soothing Body and Mind - A Perfect Bit of Luxury Anniversaries

Karuizawa is a summer resort surrounded by nature and cool even in summer. Another great point is that it is easily accessible from Tokyo. Girls who are busy with work and housework every day, how about going to Karuizawa with your boyfriend on special days such as birthdays and anniversaries?

On the anniversary date, let's enjoy two people's time at an exceptional hotel. Karuizawa has a deep bosom that both active and indoor people can enjoy. Enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

When choosing a hotel, it might be a good idea to think about what the two of you place the most importance on. “I want to stay in a cottage like a villa,” “I want to stay at a famous long-established hotel and feel like a celebrity,” “I want to enjoy shopping in my free time,” etc. Let's talk to him and find the perfect accommodation for the two of us. I just want to go here! It is also recommended to select a hotel that is easy to move around by narrowing down the sightseeing spots.

The hotels we will introduce this time are all unique. You can spend a relaxing day with your boyfriend in a room with an open-air bath. You can also enjoy sweets on a terrace surrounded by greenery. Choose a hotel that allows pets and take your boyfriend and dog for a lovely walk together♪ You will surely find a hotel that is perfect for an anniversary date.

“Karuizawa Prince Hotel” has a wide variety of inns and spa and activity facilities on the vast grounds in front of Karuizawa Station. It is divided into East and West, and various types of rooms are available. Depending on the time, a free shuttle bus runs from Karuizawa Station South Exit. Even if you don't have a car, you can get there easily.

There is also a cottage on the premises where you can enjoy the feeling of living in a villa! There is a good distance from other cottages, so you can spend time alone without worrying about your surroundings. If the weather is good, you can enjoy the starry sky at night.

Click here for the superior twin room in "Karuizawa Prince Hotel East". The scenery seen from the window is as beautiful as a painting. It seems that just looking at it slowly will heal you. You can walk to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza in a short time, so it is also recommended for couples who want to enjoy shopping.

You can also enjoy natural onsen at Karuizawa Prince Hotel East. If you take a bath while looking at the rich nature, your daily fatigue will be washed away.

The east area also has athletic facilities where you can enjoy aerial flying and tree trekking. Come back to your childhood with him and have fun!

There is also a large shopping mall "Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza" with about 240 tenants on the premises. You can enjoy shopping such as outlet products of famous brands, miscellaneous goods, and interior goods.

"Karuizawa Prince Hotel West" also has such a wonderful restaurant ♪ It's nice to have a leisurely lunch date while looking at nature. There are various other facilities, so you can be satisfied with just the grounds.

*Currently closed for renovations. Scheduled to reopen in 2024.

I want to stay at a classic hotel like Karuizawa! For such couples, we recommend the Manpei Hotel, which has a history of over 120 years. It is a long-established store that has valued the spirit of hospitality above all else since its opening. It's nice to be able to enjoy strolling and eating while walking around Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza. How about a luxurious overnight date at a hotel that many celebrities have visited?

This “Alps Building” has been preserved since its completion in 1936. The interior that harmonizes Japanese and Western styles, and the wooden beams that retain the atmosphere of those days are wonderful.

Furnishings that make you feel the history are placed in the room, and everywhere is photogenic! Let's take a lot of memorable photos.

Room 128 in the Alps Building is famous for being where John Lennon stayed. From 1976 until the year before his death, he stayed there every summer for four seasons. Perfect for couples who love music.

In the "Main Dining Room" in the Alps Building, you can enjoy French cuisine that incorporates traditional recipes.

The bar is also retro and has a great atmosphere! Why don't you talk slowly with him while drinking the original drink made by the bartender?

How about a traditional apple pie or blueberry tart on the verdant cafe terrace while walking on a date? The royal milk tea directly from John Lennon is also recommended.

Hotel Cypress Karuizawa, located about 15 minutes on foot from Karuizawa Station, is recommended for couples who love baths. There are plenty of facilities such as a spacious public bath, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and an open-air bath. Spacious modern rooms, lounges and terraces are also attractive. May he and the two of you rest in peace.

There are 7 guest rooms with open-air baths, each with a different atmosphere. It's a luxury to be able to bathe with him as often as you like, without worrying about other guests' eyes. Relax and talk in the bathtub while gazing at the greenery in front of you.

This is a room with a rock bath. After bathing, let's cool off on the terrace.

The spring quality of the spacious public bath is an “artificial mineral spring”. There are also carbonated springs, jacuzzis and saunas that are irresistible for bath lovers. Stretch your limbs and heal your daily fatigue.

The spacious lobby lounge features live music in the evenings. Please spend an elegant time with him with a drink in one hand. At the restaurant, you can also enjoy French cuisine that uses plenty of ingredients from Shinshu.

Located in the villa area of Kyu-Karuizawa, “Le Chien Resort & Pet Hotel” is perfect for couples with pets. It's nice just to be able to stay with your dog, but there's also a dog run, a dog salon, and even a bath for pets on the premises surrounded by greenery. Even couples who have a dog and can't go on a sleepover date can have peace of mind.

The photo shows the "Garden Twin Room with Front Garden" where you can stay with your pet. The bed can be stored in the wall, so you can enjoy a spacious and comfortable stay. You might even want to live there!

The "Garden Twin Room with Front Garden" has a private garden where you can play with your dog. The garden is covered with wood chips, making it gentle on your feet. Please enjoy playing to your heart's content with your boyfriend and your dog.

You can enjoy meal with your pet at the in-house restaurant. The restaurant offers a wide variety of menus, including French course meals for dinner and a buffet breakfast with freshly baked bread. meal Please tie your dog to a cart or a leash hook when you bring him or her to the restaurant.

The dog salon has a "dog run (pictured)" that can be accessed from the inside to the front yard, as well as cute clothes and goods for dogs. Let's take a picture with two people and a dog to commemorate the trip.

There are many pleasant roads in the vicinity of Kyu-Karuizawa. How about taking your boyfriend and your dog for a long-awaited walk in Karuizawa?

Nestled in a luxury villa area about eight minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, Hotel Kashima No Mori is a long-established hotel with history and prestige. Recommended for adult couples who want to spend quality time. It's a 10-minute walk to Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza-dori, so you can enjoy a shopping date.

The rooms are simple and high quality with no extras. You can spend a relaxing time in a quiet space. This room with a large double bed is perfect for a special couple's trip. The natural scenery that can be seen from the window is also wonderful.

At the Maple Lounge, you can enjoy drinks, sweets, and light meals from 10:00 to 17:00. Spend a relaxing time with him listening to the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves.

The "Maple Lounge" turns into a bar at 5:30 pm♪ Enjoy a leisurely chat with him in the indirect lighting of the adult space.

You can walk to "Kumoba Pond" in about 15 minutes, so you can enjoy a leisurely stroll while sightseeing. There are also rental bicycles, so how about a cycling date while feeling the refreshing breeze?

Located about a 15-minute walk from Karuizawa Station, Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa Hotel is the perfect hotel for gourmet couples. With a plan that includes one night and two meals, you can enjoy a course menu prepared by a top chef. Don't miss the stylish European-style rooms and the natural open-air bath with a view of the starry sky.

The Italian interior, the bed covered in high-quality linen, and the spacious bath. The chic atmosphere of this room is perfect for two adults. The photo shows a higher-grade "Deluxe Double" (photo). Enjoy your time together in this luxurious room with a balcony.

For dinner, enjoy Continental Cuisine prepared by a chef who has worked in restaurants around the world. Enjoy traditional French cuisine with a touch of Japanese, Chinese, and Italian flavors. Another point is that the restaurant uses plenty of carefully selected local ingredients such as Shinshu highland vegetables and Shinshu beef. Start your day off right with a Japanese and Western buffet.

The interior of the restaurant is super luxurious! There is a wide selection of wines, so you can enjoy pairing them with the food. This extraordinary time is sure to become a precious memory for the two of you.

There is an open-air bath on the top floor where you can enjoy natural onsen! Enjoy to your heart's content the hot spring water delivered directly from Hanamaki Iwate. If the weather is nice, you can enjoy the starry sky at night.

"Karuizawa Hotel Breston Court" by Hoshino Resorts is also ideal for anniversary dates. In addition to being able to stay in a stylish room that is full of Karuizawa's character, it is also attractive that you can spend an elegant tea time on the terrace seat full of greenery. There are a wide variety of sweets that taste and look great, so it's especially recommended for couples who have a sweet tooth.

The guest rooms are divided into three main types, and you can choose from the "Villa (pictured)" with a private terrace, the "Designer's Cottage", and the "Standard Cottage" filled with the warmth of wood. The design that blends into the scenery of Karuizawa will tickle your heart.

This is an example of a "standard cottage". All rooms are located in a quiet forest, so you can spend time just the two of you without worrying about the people next to you.

You can enjoy seasonal sweets in the hotel lounge and terrace seats. Sweets carefully made using seasonal ingredients are delicious and photogenic. It's cuteness that makes you want to upload it to Instagram.

Inside the premises, you can really feel Karuizawa! There is a green garden full of atmosphere. It's nice to see a church that's popular for weddings, and Harunire Terrace, which is lined with stylish restaurants and shops.

Karuizawa, which is easily accessible from Tokyo, has always been a classic date spot. Stay in a wonderful hotel or cottage on your anniversary with him and enjoy the luxurious feeling. It will surely be an unforgettable memory.