Escape It All to Breathe in the Forests of Karuizawa at These 7 Resort Hotels
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Don't you forget to take a deep breath when you're so absorbed in your work or your smartphone? When stress overlaps, breathing becomes shallow and the autonomic nervous system is disturbed. If you're feeling sick and tired, how about going to Karuizawa where the air is fresh? Karuizawa, one of Japan's leading summer resorts, is a place rich in nature that has long been visited by VIPs from around the world and members of the imperial family. Take a deep breath at a resort hotel where you can “feel the forest” and embark on a relaxing trip.
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.
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.
One of the attractions of Karuizawa is its easy access, less than an hour from Tokyo Station by Shinkansen. After all, nature is rich and the air is delicious. If you feel tired, how about taking a deep breath in a clean place?
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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.
It's so quiet that you wouldn't believe it's so close to the station, and the surrounding area is like a thick green forest.
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!
Especially recommended for couples is the Western-style room with an inner terrace in the new building.The inner terrace is set up by the window that opens wide to the copse of trees, so you can relax and enjoy nature.
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.
Detailed information
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
Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court, located about 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, is a popular hotel managed by Hoshino Resorts that has been attracting attention in recent years. All 39 guest rooms, including suites, are cottage-type rooms surrounded by lush forests, so they are perfect for couples or couples.
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?
Only at "Bleston Court" can you enjoy the finest French cuisine for both dinner and breakfast. For dinner, a French course meal prepared by a renowned chef who has won numerous awards overseas is served at "Bleston Court Yukawatan." For breakfast, "No One's Recipe" offers seasonal vegetables in a buffet or à la carte format. The French cuisine that can only be eaten here is so delicious that it almost melts in your tongue! You will be able to experience a fresh impression.
Detailed information
Hoshino Resorts Karuizawa Hotel Breston Court
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / City Hotel
- address
- Nagano Karuizawa Town Hoshino
- access
- JR Nagano Shinkansen, get off at Shinano Railway Karuizawa Station, 15 minutes by taxi (scheduled shuttle bus available from Karuizawa Station)
"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.
In the vast grounds of about 10,000 tsubo, there is a place where "Gozensui", the source of Kumoba Pond, boils, and a moss-covered path, so it is recommended to take a leisurely stroll. How about refreshing yourself in nature?
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.
Detailed information
Hotel Kashima no Mori (Okura Hotels & Resorts)
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- Nagano 1373-6 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- About 8 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station
Harvest Karuizawa, located in the Shiozawa area of Karuizawa, is a resort hotel that just opened in July 2018. This inn is surrounded by lush greenery and is adjacent to Karuizawa Taliesin, which has Lake Shiozawa. It's a little far from the station, so it's 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.
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.
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
"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.
Detailed information
Kyukaruizawa Kikyo Curio Collection by Hilton
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- Nagano 491-5 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by shuttle car from Karuizawa Station (Free shuttle service is limited to hotel guests) / Approximately 15 minutes on foot
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.
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.
Detailed information
Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- Nagano Hatsuji Minamikaruizawa, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun
- access
- 5 km from Joshinetsu Expressway Usui Karuizawa I.C. (about 6 minutes) / 7 km from JR Karuizawa Station. About 12 minutes by car (shuttle bus available)
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, go to Vaas, a restaurant with a chef who has won one Michelin star. It just opened in 2018, so now might be the time to aim for it♪ Alternatively, there is also the authentic grilled restaurant "grill mille" that brings out the flavor of the ingredients. Let's enjoy gourmet food that can only be tasted here, with plenty of ingredients from Shinshu.
Detailed information
Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort
Nagano / Saku, Karuizawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- 864-4 Oaza Hakka, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun Nagano
- access
- Approximately 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, Outlet, or Kyu-Karui Ginza (Free shuttle bus available from station / No reservation required) Approximately 15 minutes by car from Usui Karuizawa IC
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?