Escape It All to Breathe in the Forests of Karuizawa at These 7 Resort Hotels

Don't you forget to take a deep breath in your daily life? If you practice yoga or meditate on a daily basis, it's fine, but you rarely take deep breaths consciously. Breathing that becomes shallow when you are absorbed in work or smartphone. When stress builds up, breathing becomes shallow and the autonomic nervous system is disturbed. If you're a woman who works hard every day, I want you to adjust your mind through breathing and stay healthy, but I want you to go to a place with fresh air and take a deep breath.

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Karuizawa is a popular summer resort, frequented by VIPs and celebrities from around the world, including the late John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Even in the heat of the summer, you can feel the cool breeze of the highlands and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of each season, from fresh greenery and autumn leaves to snowy landscapes.

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There are many places to see in Karuizawa, such as Kumoba Pond and Onioshidashi, including spots that are irresistible for shopping lovers, such as the huge outlet in front of the station and the charming Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza! No matter where you go, you can feel the nature of the four seasons, so if you want to heal your daily fatigue and refresh yourself, why not visit Karuizawa?

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If you are looking for a relaxing stay in Karuizawa, stay at a hotel near the forest. By the time you get home, you may be surprised to find that your mind and body, which had become dull and heavy, have become refreshed and lightened♡ This time, we will introduce hotels in Karuizawa where you can spend a relaxing time with your loved ones, even among the hotels that are close to the forest. Masu.

"Karuizawa Hotel Longing House" is conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. The cute lodge-style building will make you feel as if you are visiting a vacation home abroad.

With the addition of the main building in April 2019, compact rooms with new terraces have also appeared. You can choose the best room type according to your purpose and budget!

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The hotel also has a restaurant called “Restaurant Longing House with Delicious Vegetables”. In a great location surrounded by forest, you can enjoy delicious dishes made with plenty of fresh vegetables from breakfast to dinner.

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Not only the terrace but also the inside of the store is full of greenery! You can enjoy dishes made with fresh vegetables that have been carefully selected by our head chef, who is a vegetable sommelier, personally visits farmers from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu and Okinawa in the south.

The beautiful and delicious dishes will satisfy the hearts and stomachs of those who are busy and lack vegetables in their daily lives. They also feature an abundance of famous ingredients unique to Shinshu, such as Shinshu salmon, Tateshina Plateau pork, and Tateshina beef.

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Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court, located about a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station, is a popular hotel managed by Hoshino Resorts that has been gaining attention in recent years. All 39 guest rooms, including suites, are cottage-style rooms surrounded by lush forests, making them perfect for couples or married couples wanting to stay together.

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All guest rooms are spacious and have a pleasant atmosphere where you can feel the warmth of wood. Some rooms have a terrace, so why not relax and enjoy reading a book while feeling the refreshing breeze of the plateau?

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Among the guest rooms, there is also the “Terrace Villa Jacuzzi Suite,” which is limited to one room and has a Jacuzzi on its private terrace. It's a luxury to be able to enjoy a relaxing bath while looking out over beautiful greenery and Mt. Asama in the distance. How about having the best experience in a natural healing space?

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Only at Breston Court can you enjoy the finest French cuisine for both dinner and breakfast. For dinner, Breston Court Yukawatan serves a French course meal created by a renowned chef who has won numerous awards overseas. For breakfast, enjoy No One's Recipe, which offers seasonal vegetables in buffet and ala carte style. The French cuisine that can only be eaten here is so delicious that it will melt in your mouth! You will be able to experience a fresh sensation.

"Kashima no Mori" is a resort hotel located in a lush green forest about 8 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. Surrounded by deciduous pine forests, the hotel garden is full of nature, and you can enjoy the chirping of birds and cute squirrels.

All 50 guest rooms on the two floors are spacious and simple, so you can relax as if you were in your own villa. For those who want to fully enjoy nature, the room with a terrace on the second floor is recommended. From standard twin/double rooms to spacious suites, there are a variety of rooms available, so it's a great place to splurge on anniversaries and birthdays.

Dinner is served in the Continental Room, a restaurant with a beautiful view from the large fringed windows. The French cuisine course, which uses plenty of carefully selected ingredients from all over the world, including fresh ingredients from Karuizawa, is full of dishes that are pleasing to the eyes and taste buds. The eye-catching gourmet course will make your trip even more extraordinary and special.

Harvest Karuizawa, located in the Shiozawa area of Karuizawa, is a resort hotel that opened in July 2018. It is a lush inn adjacent to Karuizawa Taliesin, which is home to Lake Shiozawa. It is a little far from the station, so it is especially recommended for those who want to relax in a quiet place.

There is a wide variety of guest rooms, from orthodox twin/double rooms to suites. Among them, the cottage type room is recommended for couples who want to emphasize privacy. In a space where you can feel the warmth of wood, you can share the scenery of the Karuizawa forest for two. It is perfect for those who want to relax and be healed away from the hustle and bustle without being disturbed by anyone.

The hotel also has a large onsen bath and an open-air bath that guests can use freely. Relax your body and mind while looking at the borrowed scenery of Karuizawa up close.

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For dinner, you can choose from three restaurants: buffet, French, and Japanese. Among them, we recommend the kaiseki cuisine "Wa Dining Nihon Ryori Shinki" that uses plenty of ingredients from Shinshu. They serve not only breakfast and dinner, but also late-night snacks, so you'll be happy when you're feeling a little hungry at night. At dinner time, you can enter in yukata and slippers, so you can relax and enjoy your meal without being formal.

"Kyukaruizawa Kikyo Curio Collection by Hilton" is located in a good location about 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. Despite being close to the station, it is a resort hotel rich in nature surrounded by lush green forests. As the first hotel in Japan under the Curio brand, which is awarded to Hilton's high-grade hotels, the interior of the hotel, including the lobby, is wrapped in a luxurious atmosphere. Perfect for those who want to take a luxurious rest in Karuizawa.

Of the 50 guest rooms, about 90% are over 40 square meters, so why not enjoy an extraordinary experience? There are various types of guest rooms, but the spacious deluxe room is recommended for those who want to relax in an open environment surrounded by nature. From the terrace, you can enjoy the view of nature woven by beautiful trees.

Spa facilities such as a large communal bath and a sauna are also available in the hotel. The large public baths, each with the concept of trees and rocks, have a chic and calm atmosphere. Shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers and moisturizing lotions are also available. It is also a nice point that you can be freed from troublesome luggage and you can go empty-handed.

meal is at the French restaurant "Sonorité". Breakfast is buffet style, where you can eat as much as you like. For dinner, enjoy a luxurious French course meal using plenty of seasonal ingredients from Shinshu. A beautiful dish that is vivid to the eyes will add a touch of glamour to your stay in Karuizawa.

Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel located about 12 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, is a resort hotel surrounded by nature and adjacent to a golf course. From the lobby, guest rooms, and restaurant, you can enjoy the lush Karuizawa scenery, as well as the magnificent view of Mount Asama. Although it is located a little far from the center of Karuizawa, it is designed so that Mt. Asama can be seen most beautifully.

All 30 guest rooms have a balcony, so you can enjoy the view of Mt. Asama and nature in a private space. Why don't you relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery unique to nature that changes with the seasons without worrying about the time?

In January 2019, onsen building "Breeze in Plateau" opened where you can enjoy bathing while looking at the superb view of Mt. Asama. It's nice that it's only 1 minute away from the hotel by monorail (you can also go up the stairs). Take a relaxing soak in onsen while admiring the beautiful scenery.

meal during your stay will be served at Dining Room Bloom. Breakfast is a buffet with so many dishes that you may be spoiled for choice. For dinner, you can choose from a Japanese course or a Western course. The panorama of nature that spreads beyond the windows that line one side of the restaurant will make your trip to Karuizawa a romantic one.

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort is a stay-type resort hotel located about 15 minutes by car from Kyukaruizawa Ginza. In the vast grounds that boasts about 70,000 tsubo, there are plenty of facilities such as a beautiful courtyard that is perfect for walking, onsen, restaurants, and spas. Perfect for those who want to enjoy Karuizawa's nature and natural onsen.

Among the three types of lodgings, the Yamanoue Suite Room, which is located in the Yamanoue Area, at the highest altitude on the premises, is recommended for couples and couples. The view of Karuizawa from an altitude of 1,000m is breathtaking. You can enjoy the scenery from the balcony and bathroom in the rooms with a classical atmosphere, so you can feel the great nature up close.

The unique charm of this hotel is that you can enjoy natural onsen, which is rare in Karuizawa. The main building also has a large public bath and a private bath with a view, but if you want to enjoy more onsen, head to the Happu onsen on the premises. You can enjoy the natural onsen at your leisure in indoor baths, open-air baths, and pot baths. Hotel guests can use the hot springs for free, so you can heal your body and mind in onsen as many times as you like during your stay.

For dinner, head to Vaas, a restaurant run by a chef who has been awarded a Michelin star. There is also grill mille, a restaurant that serves authentic grilled dishes that bring out the flavor of the ingredients. Enjoy gourmet cuisine that incorporates plenty of Shinshu ingredients and can only be found here.

If you go to a place with fresh air that makes you want to take a deep breath, you might be able to refresh your mind and body. Karuizawa, which is rich in nature, has many healing hotels where you can feel close to the forest. How about getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spending a relaxing and luxurious time in nature with your loved ones?