13 Best Hotels for an Autumn Trip in Karuizawa, Nagano

Karuizawa is extremely popular among Nagano, which has many tourist spots. You can enjoy the beauty of each season no matter what time you visit, but autumn is especially recommended. Kumoba Pond, where you can see the beautiful autumn leaves reflected on the water surface, Shiraito Falls, where you can see the beautiful collaboration of the waterfall and autumn leaves, and Harunire Terrace, where you can shop in nature while feeling the pleasant autumn breeze. There are so many fascinating sightseeing spots. Why not go out in autumn, when you can enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery of the year?

This time, we will introduce hotels where you can fully enjoy autumn in Karuizawa. We have picked up only attractive facilities such as inns where you can enjoy a panoramic view of colorful autumn leaves from the guest rooms and baths, and auberges where you can enjoy the taste of autumn. Let's enjoy the beautiful autumn Karuizawa at such a hotel where you can't stop your excitement and excitement even before you stay.

The Mampei Mampei Hotel, a classic hotel with over 120 years of history, is located about 20 minutes from the Usui Karuizawa Interchange on the Shin-Etsu Expressway. Once loved by John Lennon, this quaint hotel is very photogenic with its architecture reminiscent of a European mountain villa. In autumn, the surroundings are filled with colorful autumn leaves, and the beauty of co-starring with the retro exterior is enchanting.

The interior of the guest rooms, such as the ``Alps Pavilion'', which was built in 1936, and the ``Usui Pavilion'', which fuses history and the present, are also nostalgic, highlighting their unique atmosphere. . The Alps Pavilion is decorated with traditional Karuizawa crafts, such as a cat-legged bathtub that women long for, and is full of calmness. You can enjoy Karuizawa's nature from the window, and it's a perfect space to soothe your tired senses in the city.

Please enjoy dinner in the main dining room in the main building. The space created in perfect harmony from the interior to the furnishings will make you feel as if you have slipped into the world of a movie. Here, you can enjoy the hotel's prided French cuisine, which preserves traditional recipes while adding a modern twist. Dress up to your heart's content and enjoy the gastronomy and gorgeous atmosphere to your heart's content.

About 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. In the vast site of 70,000 tsubo, there is a stay-type resort "Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort" that is dotted with not only hotels but also pools and gardens. On the proud terrace "Yama no Ue Suite Terrace", you can enjoy a large panorama of the scenery from an altitude of 1,000m. The scenery dyed in autumn colors is so beautiful that it cannot be described in words. If you look at this scenery, there is no doubt that your daily fatigue will be blown away.

There are a variety of guest rooms, from Japanese-style to Western-style, and you are sure to find one that you like. The "Yamanoue Suite" is located at an altitude of 1,000m, and is a room type that allows you to feel closer to nature. You can spend your time relaxing in an environment where you can hear the sounds of nature. The interior is classical, like a European castle, and you can feel the warmth of wood.

Let's soothe your fatigue at the onsen bath "KOMOREBI" on the 2nd floor of the main building, as well as the day-trip onsen "Happu onsen" in the resort. In particular, Happu onsen contains ingredients that are considered to be one of the three major beautifying spring qualities, and is also known as the "hot spring for beautiful skin." Natural onsen are a great point for women, aren't they? You can take a relaxing bath while watching the autumn leaves during the day and the stars in the sky at night, and feel like you've come to another world...♩

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"BEB5 Karuizawa" of the Hoshino Resorts group always entertains us with its original concepts. The charm of this hotel is that it has relaxed rules and time restrictions. "TAMARIBA" with its wooden deck terrace is open 24 hours a day, and you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks! In the fall, let's forget about time and chat with friends under the beautiful illuminated autumn leaves♪

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The "Yagura Room" is a room with a bed on top and a sofa on the bottom, just like a secret base. It would be fun to spread out your favorite snacks and drinks and have a party♪ Check-out is set at around 11 o'clock, so you can stay up late without worrying. During the autumn foliage season, there is also a plan where you can stay in a room covered in colorful maple leaves. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy the autumn leaves to the fullest both inside and outside the room♪

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If you wake up slowly in the morning, why not enjoy a luxurious bath at Hoshino onsen Tombo no Yu, which is also located in the Hoshino Resorts area? A morning bath while gazing at the autumn leaves in a spacious bathtub is the best. The normal bathing fee is 1,350 yen, but if you show your hotel card key, you can enjoy it for just 600 yen. The hours between 9am and 10am are reserved for guests staying at Hoshino Resorts hotels, so you can take your time soaking in the hot water.

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"Hoshino Resorts Karuizawa Hotel Breston Court" about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus. All of the rooms are cottage-style, ranging from warm wooden rooms to stylish white-based rooms to special types with terraces with jacuzzis. All rooms are attractive because you can forget the time and relax.

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How about dressing up a little for dinner and enjoying French cuisine at "Bleston Court Yukawatan"? The stately and calm space is filled with the atmosphere of an orthodox Karuizawa hotel. The dishes, which use plenty of seasonal ingredients and are carefully devised to serve meal in the most delicious condition, are exceptional.

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After filling up on a delicious dinner, let's go for a walk to work off our stomachs. During the autumn foliage season, the hotel holds a lighting event that beautifully illuminates the autumn leaves. Not only the hotel's courtyard and paths, but also the road to the neighboring Karuizawa Kogen Church is beautifully lit up, and you're sure to be moved by the fantastical beauty.

Spend time like never before at The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota, which is based on the concept of a "grand auberge in the forest." Located at the foot of Mt. Asama, this inn is surrounded by rich nature, and you can feel the flow of time even more slowly. The main thing about staying here is meal. A variety of hospitality that matches that will provide you with a quality time, and you will be able to create exceptional memories.

There are only 9 villas and 28 rooms in the main building on the 60,000 m2 site. All rooms are spacious and equipped with a terrace and a semi-open-air bath where you can feel the seasons. No matter which room you stay in, you can fully enjoy the resort feeling, but the "Villa Suite" is especially recommended. The sophisticated and luxurious space creates a special feeling that is different from your usual trip.

The dinner, which emphasizes the fusion of land and cuisine, is the most exquisite full-course meal you have ever had. The dishes that the chef spent two years exploring are all made with plenty of local Nagano ingredients, and are gorgeous to the eye, making the most of the umami of the ingredients. To eat this dish, you will want to stay overnight.

Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel is a highland resort located at an altitude of 985m, about 12 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. You can see Mt. Asama dyed in autumn colors not only from the terraces attached to all rooms, but also from everywhere in the hotel, including the restaurant. There are many ways to spend your time, such as chatting with your lover or friends while looking at the scenery, or immersing yourself in thought.

There are three types of guest rooms: Standard Twin Room, Comfort Twin Room, and Suite. The interior design is based on the theme of Karuizawa's nature, and you can feel the warmth of wood, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Every room has a great view from the balcony! Open the window and take a deep breath of the highland air, and you'll feel as if your mind and body are clearing up.

onsen in Plateau is located on the hotel grounds and is just a minute away from the main building by onsen. The smooth hot water will relax your tired body and soothe your tired mind. Let's forget about time in the large public bath and spend a relaxing time♪

“Kyu-Karuizawa KIKYO, Curio Collection by Hilton” is surrounded by nature, so close to “Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza” that it takes about 5 minutes on foot. In the guest rooms, which are designed to blend in with nature, you can enjoy an elegant time unique to Karuizawa. Among them, the "Courtyard Suite" is a room where you can relax and enjoy the view of the courtyard that changes with the seasons. Sip coffee, chat, or read your favorite book.

After you arrive and put your luggage in the room, let's go to the garden! You will be greeted by a spectacular view of red and yellow trees that spread out over the entire field of view. There are also benches, so you can relax while enjoying the fresh air. If you listen carefully, you can only hear the chirping of birds and the sound of the wind. Please enjoy a luxurious hotel stay that only adults are allowed to spend time doing nothing.

At the main restaurant "SONORITÉ" with its impressive large windows, you can enjoy a course dinner that expresses the charm of the climate with the beauty of art. Dishes that make the most of local seasonal ingredients are exceptional. The menu uses not only traditional cooking methods and local cuisine, but also innovative ideas, and is a dish that can only be tasted here.

12 minutes on foot from JR Hokuriku Shinkansen "Karuizawa" station. Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa no Mori is located in the quiet Kyu-Karuizawa area. The classical Western-style building modeled after the former Mikasa Hotel, an important cultural property of pure Western architecture, will make you feel special and out of the ordinary. If you put yourself in a quiet space surrounded by beautifully colored trees, you will feel like you have slipped back in time from your busy life. Perfect for a relaxing stay.

All types of rooms are unified with classical and elegant interiors. It is wonderful to go out on the balcony and enjoy the autumn leaves slowly, or go down to the open courtyard and enjoy nature while listening to the sound of the wind. The amenities in all rooms are made by L'Occitane, a natural cosmetic brand from the south of France, so that you can enjoy a relaxing time in your room.

The restaurant "Katsurahime" with large windows has a classical and orthodox restaurant atmosphere. The French cuisine, which uses carefully selected ingredients from Shinshu, is known as "Otowa of food." If you like Japanese food, we recommend charcoal-grilled skewers "Otowa-tei". You can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine that is loved not only by regular guests, but also by those who own villas in Karuizawa.

"Twin-Line Hotel Karuizawa Japan" is a stylish art hotel that is perfect for sightseeing, about 7 minutes on foot from Karuizawa Station. Based on the concept of "nature x food x art x interaction", you can spend a hotel stay where you can discover new charms of Karuizawa with your five senses. At the entrance, there is a lounge with an atrium and a fireplace that will make you happy when it gets chilly. How about enjoying a trip that is a little different than usual?

There are six types of rooms to choose from depending on your needs and the occasion. The rooms are coordinated with natural tones and striking checkered patterns, creating a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Another great point is that you can choose a twin room or a double room depending on who you're going with. If you go with a close friend who you can have girl talk with until late at night, you're sure to create special memories.

There are many facilities that will make your hotel stay more fulfilling! There are a variety of options, from the restaurant "Jose Luis Karuizawa" where you can enjoy Spanish cuisine made with ingredients from Nagano, to delis where you can satisfy your hunger, to bars with a stylish atmosphere. Before you go back to your room, have a drink at the bar, talk about the fun you had today, or discuss your plans for tomorrow.

About 20 minutes by bus from Karuizawa Station. "Hotel Harvest Karuizawa" has a vast site of more than 5ha and you can enjoy Mt. Asama right in front of you. The majestic scenery and sense of openness that you can feel from the moment you step into the hotel is a special experience that cannot be experienced in the city. In autumn, you can enjoy the autumn leaves, and you should be able to rediscover the beauty of the season. Let's stretch our wings and blow away the daily fatigue!

In addition to the orthodox rooms, there is a wide variety of rooms, from cottage-style rooms where you can feel nature directly. In the cottage, you can feel the warmth of the wood and enjoy a hotel stay that is unique to Karuizawa, which is rich in nature. There is also a terrace and an open-air bath, so you can relax and enjoy your private time. You can make more and more fun memories by drinking coffee while feeling the cool air in the morning, and observing astronomical objects at night.

In the public bath, you can soak in onsen while looking at the scenery like a painting. The scenery that changes from moment to moment is so beautiful that you will never get tired of looking at it. onsen are said to be effective in relieving fatigue and coldness, so let's blow away the daily fatigue and recharge your energy. Once you've relaxed your body and mind, you'll be able to have a fresh start tomorrow, right?

"Ruze Villa" in Karuizawa Lake New Town is a hideaway hotel with 5 rooms. Seasonal flowers are in full bloom, and the hotel, surrounded by beautifully colored trees, makes you feel as if you have visited a foreign country. From the exterior to the interior, the space is decorated with European antiques and is very gorgeous, allowing you to fully experience the extraordinary. Let's dress up and leave memorable photos ♪

Each guest room has a different atmosphere, and all rooms are suites consisting of a living room, bathroom, and bedroom! You can relax elegantly while gazing at the carefully maintained English garden. If you spend your time leaning back on a carefully selected antique chair, you'll feel like a princess♡ Why don't you enjoy a special dream-like time to your heart's content in the completed world view?

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The next morning after a good night's sleep in the quiet villa, let's have a breakfast that will make your body happy! The freshly prepared breakfast, which is made with plenty of homemade bread and jam and locally grown seasonal vegetables, is too luxurious to eat in the morning. If you feel the refreshing autumn breeze and enjoy the seasonal flowers in the garden while eating, the taste will be doubled.

"Karuizawa Marriott Hotel" where you can enjoy a sophisticated and stylish hotel stay. In addition to the high-quality and reliable services of a world-class hotel brand, you can fully enjoy the time to reset your five senses by making the most of the Karuizawa environment. Enjoy the irreplaceable time spent with your loved ones in a tranquil place where time seems to slow down.

There is a wide variety of guest rooms, from suites that are over 70 square meters to Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats. It's a fun time to worry about which type to stay. If it's a long-awaited trip, how about staying in the guest room building "North Wing"? The rooms are based on the theme of "life in the forest of Karuizawa" and come with a private open-air bath, so you can enjoy your own space to your heart's content! Spend a blissful holiday in a modern room while looking at the red and yellow trees.

At Karuizawa Marriott Hotel, you can enjoy two types of hot springs! In addition to the "Shiozawa onsen" in your room, you can enjoy the "Kose onsen", which is said to be a hot spring for beautiful skin, in the large public bath (pictured) in the "Main Wing". is as comfortable as if you could stay in it forever. Let's warm up from the core of the body and become warm ♩

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West has a vast site and boasts a large number of rooms, 421 in total. The hotel's appeal is the variety of room types that meet the needs of various guests. Not only are there different types of rooms, such as cottage types and twin rooms, but there are also a wide variety of rooms of different sizes and layouts to suit the number of people in your group and the purpose of your stay. In the beautiful autumn foliage season, we highly recommend a room with a terrace, where you can feel even closer to nature.

At the main dining room, ALL DAY DINING LOUNGE, you can choose from Western, Japanese, and Chinese dishes made with seasonal ingredients to suit your mood and occasion. If there is a convenient dining room, you will be able to relax more and enjoy your hotel stay. You can also enjoy a delicious and cute seasonal afternoon tea. In autumn, you can enjoy sweets made with Shine Muscat, chestnuts, and apples, so if you like sweets, don't miss it♪

If you stay at Karuizawa Prince Hotel West, you can't miss "MOMIJI HOT-SPRING". This is a onsen building built in April 2021. You can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves of Momijiyama not only from the spacious open-air bath, but also from the indoor bath through the large window. While relaxing and warming your body, let's heal and refresh your mind with natural beauty.

Autumn for reading, autumn for appetite, autumn for art... There are many ways to enjoy autumn. Karuizawa, where you can fully enjoy the charm of each season, is the perfect place to fully enjoy autumn. If you spend time surrounded by colorful trees, your mind and body will be refreshed before you know it! Let's go to Karuizawa in autumn to make wonderful memories ♩