Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort (Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort) is located in South Karuizawa. We visited Karuizawa for the first time in 2019 for a total of four days and three nights. Come here one night to enjoy the vacation atmosphere of the mountain villa, take a leisurely bath, take a walk and enjoy the food. After shopping at the south exit of Karuizawa Station at noon the next day, you will finally return to Tokyo to participate in the Edogawa District Fireworks Festival. (🔎Reservation price and guest evaluation:agoda|booking.com)
📂Quick understanding: Basic introduction to Karuizawa Hotel and Resort
Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort was opened in July 2018. It is located next to the Hapukaze Lake in the Hakukaze Mountain area in Minamikaruizawa. It has a natural landscape of the backing lake and is far away from many well-known attractions in Karuizawa, but there is an independent resort space with an excellent location. , Suitable for travellers who are simply vacationing in a hotel. The resort has hot spring facilities and restaurants that are open to the public. If overnight accommodation is not considered, a day trip to the hot spring can also be arranged.
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▲ At the entrance of the front gate of the main building.
▲ All room types on the mountain are connected by golf carts for free, and the service staff will help guide and introduce the rooms.
▲ Ready to go to the villa on the mountain!
🛏️What room type is recommended? Karuizawa Hotel and Resort is planned in Area 3, with a total of 58 rooms and 10 room types to choose from.
- Main building.Junior Suite: 68.8-70.1㎡, 1-3 people
- Main building.Japanese Junior Suite: 68.8㎡, 1-4 people
- This building.Mixed Style Premier Room: 66.9㎡, 1-4 people
- This building.Premier Twin Room: 60.3㎡, 1-3 people
- Main building.Asama View Deluxe Double Room: 54-58㎡, 1-2 people
- This building.Deluxe Double Room: 48.2㎡, 1-2 people
- On the mountain.Yamanoue Suite Twin: 69.8㎡, 1-2 people
- On the mountain.Yamanoue Suite Double: 60.7㎡, 1-3 persons
- On the mountain.Villa Suite Twin: 66㎡, 1-3 persons
- On the mountain.Villa Suite Double: 66㎡, 1-3 persons
Karuizawa Hotel and Resort is divided into three areas: the main building, the mountain villas, and the mountain suites.Those who prefer to enjoy hotel facilities are advised to choose the rooms in the main building first. There are many room types, and there are also family rooms that can accommodate four people. If you like to enjoy a quiet and relaxing holiday atmosphere, you can choose the room type in the mountain area. If the accommodation budget is sufficient If so, of course, the villa (Villa) room type is the first choice.
We stayed in the double room type of the villa on the mountain. The two-story Villa is built along the slope of the hill. With the high living room space and the high privacy bed position, it is like coming to an island resort in Southeast Asia, although there is no private swimming pool and beach. It has a beautiful view, but there is a jacuzzi for bathing, and you can face the beautiful mountain scenery while bathing, which is also a rare experience in Japan.
The villa configuration phone can be dialed to the counter, and the golf cart can be called to pick up and drop off the mountain at any time, but we actually encountered a phone failure. Fortunately, the shuttle bus went back and forth frequently. We directly intercepted the hitchhiker and went down the mountain and reported the phone failure to the counter. When you return to the room, the problem has been eliminated. When you check in, the service staff will lead the tenant into the room and explain it. It is recommended to test whether the phone is normal on the spot.In addition, staying in a mountain cabin can enjoy the natural environment, but when entering and leaving the door, it is inevitable that small insects will fly in. This requires psychological preparation.
After Wendy checked in in the afternoon, she immediately had the first dip with Little Hamburger before dinner, and the second dip before going to bed at night. Of course, she went to bed late the next morning, so she directly gave up the third brew.During this small trip to Tokyo-Karuizawa, I took a small hamburger to take a bath almost every night. This night was the most enjoyable, and I probably became addicted to the small hamburger. After returning to Taiwan, I directly abandoned the bathroom with only a shower area. You have to go to the bathroom with a bathtub to take a shower. (🔎Reservation price and guest evaluation:agoda|booking.com)
▲ The landscape of the villa on the mountain is very open.
▲ The living room is spacious and comfortable.
▲Alcoholic beverages in the refrigerator have to be paid extra, not for free.
▲ The living room is equipped with a fireplace, which can be used in winter.
▲ The only purpose of staying in a holiday villa is to let go.
▲ Opposite the room is the separate bathroom space.
▲ Little Burger first came to inspect the place to enjoy bathing and spa at night, and he seemed very satisfied.
▲ There is a shower area behind the sink.
▲ Wendy feels that the shower area is a bit small, and the space is reserved for the hot tub.
▲ Provide double washbasin design.
▲ Behind the sink is an independent toilet space.
🍽️What services are provided? Breakfast and public facilities at Karuizawa Hotel and Resort
Karuizawa Grand Hotel and Resort occupies a vast area, which can be divided into five areas: Hapfu Lake, Hapfu Hot Spring, Church and Banquet Hall, Hotel Main Building, and Mountain Villas. The first three areas are open to the public for non-resident guests, and can arrange weddings , banquets, bathing, dining and other activities, the latter two areas are mainly set up as guest room space for tenants to use, including restaurants, bars, swimming pools, spas, gyms and other facilities.
There are two churches in the resort: Chapel Mizuoto and Chapel Morioto. Next to the church are three banquet halls, En Chante, Bell Foret, and Prive. Lac. There is also an eight-wind hot spring that is open to the public. , Business hours are 10:00-22:00, guests can come here for free bathing, and there is a light food restaurant named Asama Café (浅間カフェ) next to it, where you can dine nearby after bathing.
Karuizawa Resort has a wealth of hotel facilities and leisure space, but after a week of Tokyo-Karuizawa’s tight schedule, we spent most of the time in the Villa to enjoy the parent-child vacation time without spending too much time exploring the main hotel facilities. On the contrary, I enjoy the time of walking and dining at the Asama Café on the shore of Lake Hakukae. Compared with common hotel public facilities, the unique natural environment of Karuizawa Resort is even more amazing.
▲ The resort is divided into five areas: Eight Wind Lake, Eight Wind Hot Springs, Church and Banquet Hall, Main Building, and Mountain Villa.
▲ Upon check-in, an Asama Café reception voucher will be provided at the counter, which can be exchanged for a free drink.
▲ From the Villa to the main building or Asama Café, you can call a golf cart to pick you up.
▲ The price of Asama Café is very approachable and the quality is also very good.
▲ Eight wind hot springs are open to the public, and guests can use it for free.
▲ Landscape of Bafeng Lake, on the right is the Shuiyin Church.
▲ The Water Sound Church is located on the shore of Hapfu Lake, and the church has a landscape facing Hapfu Lake.
▲ Senyin Church is backed by Bafeng Mountain and is located in a forest path.
▲ The entrance to the main building of the resort.
👍Special recommendation: Karuizawa Hotel and Resort’s gourmet restaurants
The main building of Karuizawa Grand Hotel and Resort is planned with an atrium garden, a French restaurant, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a large public bath, a bar, a spa, and a souvenir shop. The gym, swimming pool, and large public bath are restricted to guests, but the spa is not available to the public. Reservations are open, and there is also an electric bicycle rental service, but the hotel is some distance away from most attractions in Karuizawa. When you come to this mountain resort, it is better to enjoy it at the hotel.
The French restaurant named Vaas(ヴァース) is located on the first floor. In addition to providing dinner service, it is also a place where all guests breakfast is served. Breakfast is served from 07:30-09:30. It adopts a self-service bar design, and the meals are upheld With the exquisite French cuisine style, the dishes are relatively healthy and lighter. Dining in a restaurant full of European palace style is even more points.
▲ There are quite a variety of breads and jams.
▲ The breakfast meal is delicate and healthy, and it is not too greasy at all.
▲ The atrium garden of the main building of Karuizawa Resort.
🚖How to get there by car? Traffic information and surrounding environment of Karuizawa Hotel and Resort
Karuizawa Grand Hotel & Resort is located in the South Karuizawa area. The distance to Karuizawa Station and Nakakaruizawa Station is about 7.2 kilometers. Non-driving guests can only rely on taxis and shuttle buses. Fortunately, the hotel provides free shuttle buses. The pick-up location is located at the South Exit of Karuizawa Station. The bus interval is about 1 hour. The name of the hotel is marked on the front of the shuttle bus. After exiting the elevated exit at the South Exit and crossing the road, there are taxis and many hotel shuttle bus stops.
Take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station or Ueno Station to Karuizawa Station in 70 minutes. There is Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza at the south exit, and there are many outlet centers for brands. It can be said to be the most popular shopping spot in Karuizawa. On the last day of Karuizawa’s itinerary, take the hotel shuttle bus to visit here in advance, and see the rare scenes of people in Karuizawa. It is very convenient to search for food or buy souvenirs, not to mention there are many brand outlets, it is recommended to return You can leave more time to stroll around before Tokyo.
▲ Le Grand Group owns two restaurants in Karuizawa, and the other is located in the old Karuizawa Ginza Street area.
▲ Karuizawa Grand Hotel & Resort is located in the Hapfu Mountain area of South Karuizawa. The distance between the hotel and the JR station is more than 7 kilometers.
▲ The hotel provides a free shuttle bus, and the pick-up location is at the south exit of Karuizawa Station.
▲ The free shuttle bus has the name of the hotel on the front of the bus, and there are many hotel shuttle buses at the bus stop, so it is not too difficult to find.
▲ The free shuttle bus runs about one hour apart. There are many restaurants and free-selling centers in the South Exit, which is a good way to pass the time.
🏨In-depth understanding: The brand story of Karuizawa Hotels and Resorts
Founded in 2006, Granbell Hotel Group is headquartered in Kyobashi, Tokyo. It is engaged in the operation of domestic and foreign resorts, hotels and ryokans. It focuses on creative design hotels that integrate art, and combines designers and art workers. The appearance, service and room design of each city base has its own unique features. Bases have been established in Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Hawaii, and the business has also expanded to wedding services.
Granbell Hotel Group has launched four series of hotel brands: Le Grand, Hotels by Granbell, Granbell Hotels and Holic Hotels. Le Grand focuses on luxury hotels and resorts. Hotels by Granbell is a high-end hotel brand. Granbell Hotels and Holic Hotels are respectively positioned as A modern and casual boutique hotel that also operates a number of ryokan across Japan.
- Le Grand:old karuizawa|Karuizawa(2018)｜Galle, Sri Lanka
- Hotels by Granbell:Ginza(2023)
- Granbell Hotels:Sapporo|Hosono|Shinjuku|Shibuya|Akasaka|Osaka(2021)｜京都|Kyoto Annex(2022)｜Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Holic Hotels:Ebisu|Meguro(2020)｜Umeda(2021)｜Akabane(2022)
✅Comprehensive evaluation: An independent mountain hot spring resort
Karuizawa is a resort with four distinct seasons. The Karuizawa Hotel is blessed with a natural environment and a variety of public facilities and room types. It is very suitable for people who like a simple hotel vacation. However, the hotel is located far away from Karuizawa’s most famous attractions and is suitable for the number of days of travel Those who are long enough or who visit Karuizawa again will have no regrets after passing the must-visit spots in Karuizawa, and finally come here to calm down and enjoy the beauty of Karuizawa.
iTravel.com's rating for Karuizawa Hotels & Resorts
- Overall satisfaction: ★★★★☆
- Hotel facilities: ★★★★★
- Service staff: ★★★★☆
- Dining quality: ★★★★☆
- Convenience of transportation: ★★★☆☆ (Score based on the distance of neighboring subway stations)
Accommodation Information
- Time: 2019.08.02
- Room type: on the mountain.Villa Suite Double
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Karuizawa Grand Hotel & Resort・Le Grand karuizawa Hotel & Resort・ルグラン軽麦泽ホテル&リゾート
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Phone: +81 267 480099
- Official website: https://www.legrand-karuizawaresort.jp/
- Address: 〒389-0113 864-4, Tsujizawa Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
