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HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Elegant escape in tranquil forest setting

Surrounded by a serene forest, this elegant retreat offers big, luxurious rooms with stunning views. Delight in the onsen facilities, savour afternoon tea, and unwind at the sake bar for an unforgettable experience.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £519
additional charges may apply
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Niwaroji (Junior Villa Grand) 

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Niwaroji (Junior Villa Grand) 

  • Garden view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Niwaroji (Junior Villa Maisonette) 

A modern two-story house with a visible staircase, a dining area, and a large window overlooking the garden.

Niwaroji (Junior Villa Maisonette) 

  • Garden view
  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mizunami (Water Side King) 

A modern building with a rooftop garden, a small stream, and a bridge.

Mizunami (Water Side King) 

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Yamaroji (Mountain view) 

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a table, and a bed with pillows.

Yamaroji (Mountain view) 

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Yamaroji (Mountain Side King) 

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of greenery through large windows.

Yamaroji (Mountain Side King) 

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Yamaroji (Mountain Side) | Living room | Heated floors

Yamaroji (Mountain Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mizunami (Water side) 

Mizunami (Water side)  | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Mizunami (Water side) 

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 613 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Karuizawa, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is in the mountains and on a river. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Harnile Terrace are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Yukawa Furusato Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like skiing. Visit our Karuizawa travel guide
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2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0194

What's nearby

  • A church with a wooden facade and a cross on top, surrounded by autumn trees and a clear sky.
    Karuizawa Kogen Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A stone bridge leading to a large, dome-shaped structure surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Karuizawa Stone Church
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A hot spring with large rocks and a forested area in the background.
    Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harnile Terrace
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station
    14 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ベーカリー&レストラン 沢村
    3 min walk
  • 丸山珈琲
    4 min walk
  • THE COWBOY HOUSE
    5 min walk
  • 村民食堂
    8 min walk
  • イル・ソーニョ
    4 min walk

About this property

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

  • Luxury family-friendly lodge by the river
  • Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
    • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a lift and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All 77 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as heated floors and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and heated floors

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: JPY 3,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Housekeeping service is provided every 3-days. The listed housekeeping fee applies for additional cleaning requests. Trash pickup and towel exchanges are provided daily for no fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 3500 per person
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: JPY 9680 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is HOSHINOYA Karuizawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa on 1 Sept 2026 start from £519, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is HOSHINOYA Karuizawa located?

This family-friendly Karuizawa lodge is located on the boardwalk, just steps away from Karuizawa Kogen Church and Harnile Terrace. Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary and Karuizawa Stone Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely restful place. The onsens were excellent. The food in the village is very good. The gardens are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph Muchun

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Very beautiful hotel and extremely friendly staffs with wonderful hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gilbert Yiu Tong

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The lounge is amazingly comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yongje

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I had very wonderful time eith your remarkable service and hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joongwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luis Hernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ying Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

YUNHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best experience

The service during my stay in Hoshinoya was the best. It was good time to fully enjoy nature during my stay. Thank you very much to all member of Hoshinoya.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magical setting—tranquil, relaxing and so beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of my all time favorite hotels.

I’ve stayed here several times, it’s always very relaxing and enjoyable. Their service is impeccable, as always. And that‘s why I keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Foon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay at Hoshinoya Karuizawa

Nice property. Amazing surrounding and environment. Friendly staff good at English. Easy accessibility from main train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful resort. So pretty during Autumn season. Come here to enjoy the scenery and slow things down. We really enjoyed the breakfast and onsen facility here. Love their afternoon tea and sake bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great gateway choice!

This resort is peaceful and full of energy. The dinner is quite amazing and service is very very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ka Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very professional, dedicated and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Khai Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and pleasant to talk to. The place is steeped in culture and has a long history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chun Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Hoshinoya Karuizawa. We had a wonderful stay. The onsen within the hotel was really good. Both of us enjoyed the facilities. We would like to especially thank the staff Miyu( dining),Saru, Takahashi(spa) and Leo san (front desk ) who took care of us during our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquil hotel with ample space for relaxation throughout the property. Free car service in and out, even has a kids playroom that helped to entertain my young 15mo while my husband and I took turns for onsen. Great service and also in room dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t ask for more. Gorgeous setting, huge verdant garden, big elegant rooms, amazing facilities including two onsens. Just magnificent. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, wonderful public onsen, and excellent restaurant. Very peaceful location. While I loved my room (which was high up and overlooked the forest), it involved climbing some very steep stairs. Travelers with mobility issues should be careful about which rooms they reserve. I stayed two nights and wish that I had stayed three.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
HOSHINOYA resort is a great place for relaxation. The environment filled with natural forest and maple trees. The service was exceptional. However, there were mosquitoes problem possibly harvested by the pond in the property. Hopefully the hotel can find solution to help with this problem. Otherwise, this resort is beautiful, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Yan Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water side room is spacious and the balcony is nice, you can see and listen the stream running and ducks swimming along. However, some rooms are near the walkway and you can see people walking along the stream, (I.e. they can see you as well) and gardener would be working in the morning which produces some noises. Staff are helpful and getting a taxi to stroll around for sightseeing is easy. You can either call the hotel car to travel around the hotel district or just on foot. The area is best for avoiding heat from summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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What a peaceful place...you don't have TV and cables here. It has a bueatiful garden with multiple ponds. The bath facility is so so. Do not expect too much. This is the place for meditation and not-think-anything. The room price is going up too much if you not reserve earlier than you expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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MS

The view is excellent, service is good, meals are yammy, every thing is attractive for next stay. Except a stuff in the front desk is not friendly to new visitor. She missed my booking and ask to contact with Hotel.com strongly at that time even I show her Hote.com confirmation letter and would like to pay for a new room till her college found my reservation. It's great that I got my room after 30 minutes in communication with her. Otherwise, I cannot image heavy snowing and darker outside without a room for stay. It's my first visit Karuizawa and first time to Hoshinoya Karuizawa. Amazing front dest service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Sang Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa was excellent! Great hot spring in the property! It is little bit tricky to have breakfast if you didn't reserve in advance. There were no buffet and reservatio only. So when I checked the available for next day, only 10:30am spot were available (I have golf tee time reservation at 9:30 on that day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francis Edilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Nothing more you could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026