7 Best Cool Hotels in Karuizawa, Nagano

You usually put up with a lot of things and do your best. During holidays, I want to fulfill all my selfish desires and feel refreshed. If you're thinking, ``I want to enjoy gourmet food, sightseeing, shopping, and the delicious natural air...I wonder if there's a place like that?'' Karuizawa, Nagano, is the place for you.

Karuizawa is only one hour from the city center by Shinkansen. From the moment you step off, you will be greeted by the clean, delicious air. In Karuizawa, you can of course enjoy the beautiful nature of Kumoba Pond and Shiraito Falls, but you can also enjoy fashionable shopping at Harunire Terrace and gourmet cuisine at Old Karuizawa Ginza. Anything is possible. Why don't you refresh yourself in "Karuizawa" by inviting your close friends on your days off?

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Let's start researching sightseeing spots and gourmet foods! I would like to go, but first from the hotel search. There are many stylish hotels in Karuizawa that have been meticulously crafted from the exterior to every corner of the guest room. So if you don't decide early, it's often that the reservation will be filled up. Since it's a long-awaited trip, let's stay at a stylish hotel that we want to go to the most and get even more excited♪

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Mount Asama rises magnificently to the north of Karuizawa. "The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota" is located in a place where you can see Mt. Asama right in front of you. In addition to the spacious design of only 37 rooms on a vast site of 60,000 square meters, all of them are equipped with terraces and semi-open-air baths. The supreme luxury experience comes true.

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There are 9 villas and 28 guest rooms in the main building. There are various themes for both the villa and the main building, so you can choose the room you like according to the number of people and the scene of your trip. You can feel the time.

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After checking in, how about activities until dinner? We recommend the “Private Yoga Lesson”. You can experience the beauty of nature from the terrace of your room. After refreshing your mind and body, please visit the TAKIBI Lounge. Let's spit out all the daily fatigue here while surrounding the bonfire.

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Once you're really hungry, it's time to meal. At Le Grand Lys, whose name comes from the town flower of Miyota, Yamayuri, you can enjoy French cuisine made with delicious ingredients not only from the local Shinshu region, but from all over the country. Every bite of the refined cuisine served in a classical atmosphere is exceptional. The wine that matches the cuisine will lead you to even greater happiness.

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After enjoying your meal, head to the Lobby Lounge. While appreciating the painting of apples by Mr. Kyoji Takubo, you can enjoy after-dinner drinks such as Calvados, distilled apple liquor. If you enjoy sake in a pleasantly lit space, you will be able to have deep conversations that you cannot normally have.

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The scent of the forest, the sound of water, the stars in the sky... "Ancient Hotel Asama Karuizawa" where you can enjoy such nature is located in Karuizawa National Park. If you put yourself in this hotel where the air flows in a relaxed atmosphere, you may find that your tiredness just disappears as if it were a lie, just like the concept of "regeneration and refreshment of the mind".

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The hotel has 13 guest rooms. With various "natural stones" as motifs, there are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and different accessories. The theme color is also different, so you can choose the room according to your mood and the people you are traveling with.

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This is "Kajakuishi no Ma". The color of the room, based on green like peacock feathers, gives you peace of mind. Old wood is used as is for the interior wood. Surround yourself with a specially placed irori hearth and enjoy a different atmosphere than usual.

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This is the "Zakuroishi no Ma". The garnet red interior has a vintage feel, making you feel like you've traveled back in time to another world. The plaster walls with straw in them give off a faintly sweet scent, creating an even more wonderful atmosphere. Coupled with the windows that cut out the green outside and the fireplace, it seems that you can spend a relaxing time.

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After enjoying the atmosphere of the room, please go to the large public bath. Hibiki no Yu, which has a mystical mood, is a onsen made from crystal stones, which are said to purify water and air. After washing your body carefully as if you are caring for yourself, soak in the hot onsen and receive the power of the stones.

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meal are served in a galaxy-themed restaurant. Savor Japanese cuisine with seasonal ingredients that bring out the umami and sweetness of the chef. The dish is also the hotel's original. It's fun to see what kind of food will be served in what kind of dish♪ Once you've satisfied your mind and body, you can also enjoy astronomical observation at the end. It seems that you can receive power from the sky and welcome a new day with a positive feeling.

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Mampei Hotel has been walking along with the history of Karuizawa since it opened as Kameya inn in the Meiji period to the present day. There are many fans for its classical and elegant appearance, and it is said that the John Lennon family and Yukio Mishima used to frequent it. Why don't you spend an elegant time in a calm space that is different from the latest hotels?

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There are 109 guest rooms in total. Each building has a different flavor. Among them, we would like you to stay at the Alps Building, which was built in 1936. Once you step into the room, you will be greeted by retro furnishings such as a clawfoot bathtub, lamp, mirror, sofa, and bed. Sit back and enjoy the time until dinner while thinking about history.

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For meal, there are four restaurants where you can choose from French, Chinese, Japanese, etc. to suit your mood, as well as a cafe and bar. In the "Main Dining Room", you can enjoy French cuisine, which is a modern twist on recipes handed down since the company's founding. After savoring the fish, meat, and vegetables produced in Nagano, fill your mouth with wine also produced in Nagano ♪ There is also a stained glass window depicting the changes of Karuizawa in the store, making it a natural place to reminisce. The flowers are about to bloom.

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The next day, let's enjoy Karuizawa with a refreshing breeze at the "Cafe Terrace" ♪ Enjoy John Lennon's direct royal milk tea and apple pie in the fresh air, what do you usually eat? It will be different. It can be used by non-guests as well, so be sure to stop by during your trip.

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The hotel "Shishiiwa House" stands like a hideout in the great nature of Karuizawa. Designed by Shigeru Ban, a renowned Japanese architect, the hotel emphasizes "coexistence with nature", so it has a winding shape that follows the trees. You will feel that your body and mind will be purified by the combination of a simple and unique space that has been carefully paid attention to details and the comfortable air of nature.

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There are 10 guest rooms in total. It is a meditative space with high ceilings, a simple interior designed by Mr. Ban, and a private balcony and garden. Spend a blissful time reading on the balcony surrounded by trees or soaking in the bathtub by the window. In line with the founder Huang's belief of "Less is more," how about doing something you've never been able to do before in this space without TV or music?

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The hotel is designed to guide guests from the "guest room" to the "living room" to the "grand room" so that people can meet with nature. If you have time to spare, interacting with other people will also become a great memory of your trip.

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There are also world-class collections of contemporary art and crafts throughout the museum. You can go to see it as a conversation starter, or you can enjoy it alone. Please enjoy the creative world with this masterpiece. If you are interested in design in general, we recommend taking a private tour of the museum.

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For dinner, at Shishiiwa Kitchen, you can enjoy a special course using Karuizawa's specialties and seasonal ingredients prepared using advanced Japanese and Western techniques. If you're a drinker, try some of the world's best drinks. Reward yourself for your hard work with a carefully curated collection of rare whiskeys, sake, wines and vintage champagnes.

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"Twin-Line Hotel Karuizawa Japan" is conveniently located, about a 7-minute walk from Karuizawa Station, and offers excellent value for money. It's a casual hotel where you don't have to stretch your shoulders and elbows, but both the exterior and interior are very stylish.♪ "I want to travel casually on a limited budget, but I don't want to compromise!"... This is the perfect hotel for those people.

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All 6 types of guest rooms are designed by designers. Once inside, you will be impressed by the cuteness of the room, such as the playful interior and the exquisite arrangement of check patterns. Enjoy the comfort of your own room in a compact yet comfortable space.

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Full of original activities that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of Karuizawa. People who want to exercise can go for trekking and athletics, people who want to go sightseeing can go on city walks and cycling tours, and people who like alcohol can go on sake tours. Even if you haven't made any travel plans, you can still have a lot of fun if you stay here. The experience unique to this hotel, which values "sharing" and "connecting with people", will naturally expand the range of exchanges.

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For meal, choose a restaurant or a deli depending on how hungry you are ♪ The restaurant "Jose Luis Karuizawa", which can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is a long-established restaurant in Madrid founded in 1957 "José Luis". Lewis)” second store in Japan. Please fully enjoy modern Spanish cuisine that makes use of ingredients from Spain and Shinshu. Compatibility with colorful fruit sangria and Spanish wine is also perfect.

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"Hotel Harvest Karuizawa" where you can see the superb view of Mt. Asama from the hotel. This is a hotel where you can enjoy both the scenery of the forest and the scenery of the mountains. "Karuizawa Taliesin" with Lake Shiozawa is also adjacent, so let's enjoy the beautiful nature of Karuizawa at once ♪

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The guest rooms are decorated with the warmth of wood, making you feel like you are in Karuizawa. From standard Western-style rooms to cottages with open-air baths, there are various sizes and types available, so please choose according to the number of people and the scene. The hotel also has an indoor pool. Let's change into your favorite swimsuit and enjoy the resort feeling in Karuizawa ♪

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The specialty of this hotel is in the "large public bath". When you travel, just soaking in a big bath will wash away your daily fatigue. Not only that, “Miyama” has a superb view of Mt. Asama! Gazing at the majestic Mt. Asama, you may feel that your worries don't matter. It seems that I can talk about breaking my stomach with my friend.

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There are three types of dinner: French, Japanese, and buffet. At this "asama dining", you can enjoy a casual Western buffet. You can also experience experiences unique to a resort, such as dynamically grilling meat, fish, and pizza in a live kitchen that provides freshly prepared food. Forget your diet once in a while and have something delicious to fill your stomach♪

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A beauty salon is also recommended for adult girls' trips. At NADESHICO SPA, you can receive a special treatment menu using massage oils and cosmetics made only from pesticide-free ingredients in Nagano. Not only can you enjoy an experience like no other, but if you greet the next day with a more beautiful version of yourself, you'll forget all about the bad things.

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Ruze Villa is a villa-like hotel with only 5 suites. Decorated with genuine antiques brought from Europe and seasonal flowers, the time flows slowly and quietly. The scent of flowers in the morning, the gradation at dusk, the moon and stars in the night sky... Would you like to enjoy an extraordinary, high-quality space with the feeling of being a princess drawn in a painting?

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The guest rooms, which seem to have jumped right into the good old European era, are slightly different in taste. This is "Room 202" where you can feel the warmth of the softly colored furniture. You can see the courtyard from the terrace and the garden over the roof from the bedroom. Enjoy an elegant time with a tea set prepared in advance while gazing at the antique furniture and the scenery from the window.

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This is "Room 101" with impressive antique furniture based on burgundy color. All rooms face the garden, but this is recommended for those who want to feel the beautiful nature more closely. In addition to the tea set, the room also has an original aroma oil, and natural and fragrant toiletries and skin care sets from Detaille La Maison. The whole body is wrapped in a pleasant scent, and you will be enchanted...

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Please take a walk at the hotel. Guests can enter the hotel's private garden, as well as the adjoining "Karuizawa Lake Garden" for free. Enjoy the seasonal plants of the vast natural garden consisting of 8 areas with all five senses and be healed.

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How about having afternoon tea after a walk? Enjoy delicious tea and cute sweets while relaxing on an antique sofa. Dinner is served in a free style, so you can have it delivered to your room or visit the adjacent restaurant. Please consult with your mood of the day.

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How was it? There are so many exciting hotels just looking at them that it can be hard to decide where to go. No matter where you choose the hotels introduced this time, there is no doubt that they will liven up your mood! Why don't you enjoy Karuizawa even more by staying at a wonderful hotel in the middle of nature?