16 of the Nicest Hotels & Ryokan in Karuizawa Perfect for Girls Trips

Karuizawa Nagano can be accessed in about an hour from Tokyo Station. It is famous as a summer resort that is easily accessible from the city center. Blessed with abundant nature, including the beautiful Shiraito Falls and Kumoba Pond, a famous spot for autumn leaves, it is a perfect spot for leisurely walks and cycling. You can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh yourself♪

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Not only sightseeing, but chatting with friends should also be the real pleasure of a girls' trip. That's why I want to be particular about where I stay. However, there are many hotels and ryokan in Karuizawa, so many people may say, "I don't know which one to choose..."? Therefore, this time, we have carefully selected only the recommended facilities for girls' trips!

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"HOSHINOYA Karuizawa" is a resort hotel based on the concept of "staying in a village in the valley." It is located in the mountains about 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, and can be accessed from the station by free shuttle bus. You can spend a luxurious time on the grounds of approximately 12,000 tsubo.

There are three types of guest rooms: the Mizunami Room, which stands by the water, the Yamaroji Room, which is surrounded by trees, and the Niwaroji Room, which is a detached house. The design that makes use of the tradition of Japanese houses is stylish. It is also a big attraction that you can feel the change of the four seasons. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window.

The Karuizawa Hoshino area, where the hotel is located, is dotted with various facilities such as the Hoshino onsen Tombo-no-Yu, a spa, and a library lounge. You can polish your beauty at the spa, take a walk around the grounds and be healed by nature, or try some activity. This is the perfect inn for a girls' trip to get away from the usual daily life and enjoy a bit of luxury.

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Approximately a 5-minute drive from Nakakaruizawa Station, Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Karuizawa is a hotel with looser rules and time restrictions. The hotel is equipped with a 24-hour public space, "TAMARIBA. You can spend your free time in the stylish courtyard, café, library, and store.

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Yutorelo Karuizawa Hotel is located about 10 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. This hotel is popular among women, where you can enjoy creative French cuisine using local ingredients, beauty baths, beauty treatments, rock baths, yoga, and more. As you step into the lush green grounds, you will be greeted by an elegant building. At the lounge "Borsalino" with a fireplace, you can spend a relaxing time with a soft drink or alcoholic beverage in hand.

There are 39 guest rooms in total, all of which are spacious and have an atmosphere. You can choose your favorite type from Japanese-style, Japanese-Western, and Western-style rooms. There are rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people, so it is also recommended for a large group of girls traveling together.

Creative French cuisine made with plenty of local ingredients. It seems that they are particular about not only the taste but also the beauty of the appearance. There are various courses such as luxurious premium French courses and casual light courses, so please choose according to your budget ♪

Tsuruya Ryokan located about 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, is a long-established ryokan that was founded in the early Edo period. Karuizawa has many Western-style hotels, but at this ryokan, you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine in a relaxing Japanese-style room. You will be welcomed by a lobby with a classical feel, and your mind and body will feel relieved from all the travel. Since it faces the old Karuizawa Ginza, it's nice to be able to return to the inn immediately after sightseeing.

There are a total of 25 guest rooms, split across the main building, annex and inner building. There are a few Western-style rooms, but the majority are Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring. There are a variety of room types available, from small cozy rooms to large rooms that can accommodate four or more people. Come and relax with your girlfriends in a room that exudes a nostalgic atmosphere.

One of the attractions is the large bath in the hotel. Karuizawa's natural water is passed through "active stones" such as tourmaline and germanium to make it soft. The bathtub is also made of stone, and it is a bath where you can warm your body and mind and relax. Let's soak in the bathtub slowly and heal the fatigue of the day with the fatigue of the trip.

"Hotel Harvest Kyukaruizawa" is conveniently located within an 11-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. Although it is located close to the station, the area where the hotel is located is a villa area rich in nature, so it has a quiet and calm atmosphere. The facility is fully equipped with onsen baths, an indoor heated pool, and a treatment salon, so you can enjoy the feeling of a resort.

A wide variety of rooms are available, including twin rooms and family rooms. All rooms are unified with a calming interior, and you can see the great outdoors of Karuizawa from the large windows. Take a deep breath and relax your mind!

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast buffet at the buffet restaurant "Sai". You can enjoy as many Japanese and Western dishes as you like, using local Shinshu ingredients. You can also enjoy Western or Japanese set meals at the lounge "yu・ra・ri". Please choose your favorite type of breakfast!

"The Prince Karuizawa" is one of the hotels in "Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa" located in front of Karuizawa Station. The resort has various facilities such as outlets, onsen, golf courses, and ski resorts, so you can spend the whole day comfortably without getting bored.

The guest rooms have a simple and stylish design. Negative ion hair dryers, bathrobes, and Nespresso machines are also available, creating a comfortable and high-quality space. Also, since it is located in a quiet forest, it has a calm atmosphere that is perfect for an adult girls' trip ♪

The next morning, breakfast is served in the dining room, "Beau Sejour." In addition to a choice of egg dishes such as scrambled eggs or plain omelettes, the meal is hearty, with soup and salads of the day. The interior of the restaurant is made of glass, and outside the windows you can see the beautiful nature of Karuizawa, including the pond and Mt. Asama. Having breakfast in a space surrounded by greenery is sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip. Advance reservations are required, so please check the official website.

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa no Mori is located about a 12-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. It features a European-style classical building with the motif of the Important Cultural Property "Former Mikasa Hotel". It will make you feel as if you have visited a summer resort in Europe♡

Atmosphere that not only the appearance but also guest room is classic. The furnishings in each room are said to have been carefully used since the establishment. There are reasonable "standard rooms", "high deluxe rooms" and "royal suite rooms", so please choose your favorite room according to your purpose. I agree!

The chef's special French full-course dinner at the restaurant "Katsurahime" is also attractive. Local ingredients and seasonal fresh vegetables are used abundantly. We also have a wide selection of wines selected by our sommelier that go well with the dishes. The restaurant is also open for lunch, so it would be nice to stay overnight and just enjoy lunch.

Karuizawa Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is located about 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station and about 5 minutes by car from Naka-Karuizawa Station. This luxurious hotel is managed by Marriott, one of the world's largest hotel brands. Various facilities such as restaurants, onsen, spas, fitness centers, etc. are also available! It is recommended to use it for a reward trip etc.

There are three types of accommodation buildings: ``Main Wing,'' ``North Wing,'' and ``Dog Friendly Cottage.'' In particular, the "North Wing" guest rooms, which have a design theme of "Living in the Karuizawa Forest," are very luxurious spaces with onsen open-air baths and private gardens ♩ Enjoy the luxurious feeling to your heart's content with your friends!

onsen in the room is called "Shiozawa onsen" and is said to have excellent heat retention effects and keep your body warm. In the large communal bath with an open-air bath, you can enjoy another onsen called ``Kose onsen'', which is also known as ``Beautiful Skin Hot Spring'' and is full of benefits for women. Let's soak in both onsen and fully heal your daily fatigue ♩

Hotel Karuizawa Longinghouse is located about 6 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. This hotel has a lot of great features for women, such as healthy vegetable dishes, beauty salons, rock baths, and open-air baths! The fairy tale-like buildings are also wonderful.

There are 65 rooms in total, all with a wide variety of unique types. For example, there are rooms with a bedrock bath, rooms with a raised floor, rooms with a mini kitchen, rooms with an open ceiling, and more! The facilities and designs are all different, so you might have a hard time deciding which room to stay in.

The restaurant serves special dishes using fresh and delicious vegetables. The head chef, who is also a vegetable sommelier, visits farmers all over the country and personally tastes the vegetables he uses. Vegetable dishes are available for both breakfast and dinner. Come here to get your vegetable intake, which is something we tend to neglect in our busy lives.

THE HIRAMATSU Karuizawa Miyota is located about 10 minutes from Miyota Station by free shuttle bus (reservations required). This auberge is located in a forest on a small hill in a small town, where you can enjoy the marriage of food, space, and time. This is the "TAKIBI (Bonfire) Lounge" with a bonfire stand. If you sit around a fire in a situation like this, even the usual faces will have a different atmosphere than usual. Koibana also seems to be getting more exciting. It's also fun to try out activities such as yoga lessons and horseback trekking.

There are only 37 guest rooms on a vast site of approximately 60,000 square meters. All 28 rooms in the main building have onsen baths, and if you open the windows, it becomes a semi-open-air bath. If you want to enjoy a fun girls' trip with your group, we recommend one of our 9 villas. This villa suite can accommodate up to 4 people and comes with a semi-open-air onsen bath and private garden. You can enjoy your time with your friends in an elegant manner without worrying about your surroundings.

The top floor restaurant, La Lumiere Clair, offers a panoramic view of the lush Miyota area. Here you can enjoy original Italian cuisine from Shinshu. You can also enjoy French course meals made with ingredients from Shinshu at Le Grand Lys, located on the first floor of the main building, surrounded by trees. Depending on the season, there are also special villa-only menus, such as barbecues and hotpot dishes! Be sure to enjoy the gourmet food that only an auberge can offer.

It's just a two-minute ride from Karuizawa Station by free shuttle bus. The Prince Villa Karuizawa is perfect for a large group of girls on a trip, or for a girls' trip where you want to feel like you're at a villa. The guest rooms are independent villa-type rooms, and come with a spacious living room, kitchen, a pleasant terrace, and two bedrooms. No matter which room you choose, you'll have a relaxing trip blending into nature.

You can use "The Prince Villa Karuizawa Center House" freely during your stay. With a fireplace and a woody atmosphere, the cozy room is divided into three time slots: breakfast, tea time, sunset and night time, where you can freely enjoy various foods and drinks ♩ sweet time and night time. ♡

The next morning, enjoy a relaxing buffet-style breakfast while feeling the refreshing Karuizawa air. Access to the lounge is free as it is included in the room rate. Please spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature while traveling.

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The Karuizawa Hoshino area, where the hotel is located, has many attractive spots. Among them, at ``Hoshino onsen Tombo no Yu'', you can enjoy a historic onsen that opened in 1915, fed directly from the source. onsen, also known as ``hot springs for beautiful skin,'' are a must-do for girls' trips. How about some Karuizawa craft beer or soft serve ice cream at Cafe Hungry Spot after your bath?

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"Legrand Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa Hotel" boasts a perfect location as a sightseeing base, about 15 minutes on foot from Karuizawa Station and about 6 minutes on foot from Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza. This is a classic hotel where the illuminations and snowscapes are particularly striking. There is no doubt that everyone's tension will rise in front of that beautiful appearance. First of all, let's take a picture here and increase the good memories of the trip ♩

A chandelier, fireplace, Persian carpet, etc. are arranged in the hall, and the atmosphere is plentiful. A lot of art is also exhibited, and it is fun to tour the hall. There are a total of 9 types of guest rooms, all of which have high-quality interiors and a spacious space so that you can relax from the bottom of your heart. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax in a classical space just like the exterior.

After spending a refreshing time surrounded by the nature of Karuizawa at the large public bath "KOMOREBI" with an open-air bath, it's time for the long-awaited dinner. The Arpeggio restaurant has an exceptionally sophisticated space where you can spend a dreamlike time. Savor carefully selected ingredients from Shinshu with your five senses in our new Western cuisine based on the concept of "Continental Cuisine." There is a wide variety of alcohol, so you can enjoy a miraculous pairing that you can only experience here.

Approximately 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station is Ancient Hotel Asama Karuizawa, an exceptionally sophisticated hotel nestled in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. The concept is ``regenerating and refreshing the mind,'' and as the name suggests, you can forget about the hustle and bustle and spend a rich time.

There are only 13 guest rooms, so you can spend your time quietly and calmly. The rooms are designed with various stones such as amber and garnet, and each room has a different design, and no two rooms are the same. There are so many wonderful spaces that your heart will be pounding even when you have time to discuss with your friends which room you should stay in.

The food is served on the hotel's original ceramic ware, and is so beautiful it will take your breath away. Depending on the season, you can enjoy a Japanese or Western breakfast. Not only is the food made to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, but the refreshing morning scenery of Karuizawa outside the window is also a treat. Take your time to savor these two delicacies and refresh yourself from the bottom of your heart.

About 3 minutes by free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station. Karuizawa Prince Hotel West is a hotel full of entertainment, where you can enjoy nature walks, shopping, onsen, cycling, and more. You can also play sports such as skiing and golf, so it might be a good idea to get your whole body moving while also releasing your daily stress.

There are four types of cottages, but we definitely recommend the Deluxe Terrace Twin in the main building. With a total floor area of 45㎡ including the terrace, you can always feel connected to nature. Furthermore, if you stay in this room, you can use the hot onsen building "MOMIJI HOT-SPRING" and the fitness room for free. In addition to the open-air bath in the large public bath, there is also a row sauna, so you can fully prepare it.

There are three restaurants in the hotel. Choose your favorite restaurant from "ALL DAY DINING LOUNGE/BAR Primrose", "Japanese Cuisine Karamatsu", or "Chinese Cuisine Tohri" and enjoy meal with everyone. You can make reservations for the restaurants on their official website.

About 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station. "Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort" is a vast resort hotel boasting a site area of approximately 70,000 tsubo. The guest rooms are divided into three buildings: the ``Main Building'', ``Mountain Top Suite'', and ``Villa Suite'', and each room is enchantingly charming. At a minimum of 48 square meters, it is spacious enough to allow you to enjoy a calm and relaxing time.

After taking a short break in your room, let's take a walk around the spacious grounds. There are many attractive facilities such as a large public bath filled with natural onsen, a garden colored with seasonal flowers and trees, and a quiet church. I'm here. The common space with antique furnishings is also wonderful. I can't stop taking pictures...♪

During your stay, we would like you to visit "Yamanoue Suite Terrace" at least once. Located at an altitude of 1,000m, the magnificent scenery of Mt. Asama that spreads out in front of you is sure to leave you speechless. Why don't you just take a break from the lively conversation and just enjoy the scenery?

“Karuizawa” is full of attractions such as gourmet food and shopping. In Karuizawa, there are hotels surrounded by nature, hotels where you can enjoy delicious meal, hotels where you can immerse yourself in luxurious rooms, and so on. Please find your favorite hotel or ryokan and enjoy a girls' trip in Karuizawa.