In the summer of 2019, I went to Tokyo to participate in two firework festivals in Sumida River and Edogawa District. I took advantage of the free time to go to Karuizawa to arrange a four-day and three-night summer vacation trip. Before the trip, I specially selected high-rated star hotel accommodation in the Karuizawa area. Finally, Choose to stay in one of New Karuizawa, Old Karuizawa, and Minami Karuizawa. They are all newly opened or renovated hotels. Here we provide a hotel filter list and check-in experience for your reference when planning to book a room in Karuizawa. (🔎Karuizawa accommodation selection search)
2026｜Summary of newly opened hotels in Karuizawa
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| luxury hotel | Fufu Kyukaruizawa Relaxation Forest | old karuizawa | 2023 |
| luxury hotel | Fufu Karuizawa Sunshine Wind | Yanze District | 2023 |
| luxury hotel | Miyoda Hiramatsu Hotel | Miyota | 2021 |
| Star Hotels | Karuizawa ANA Holiday Resort | Asamayama | 2025 |
| Star Hotels | GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL & RESORT (Former Karuizawa) | old karuizawa | 2025 |
| Star Hotels | Hotel Indigo | Minami Karuizawa | 2022 |
| Star Hotels | Grand Hotel Karuizawa Vergiu | Shin Karuizawa | 2019 |
| Star Hotels | Karuizawa Kikyo Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton | old karuizawa | 2018 |
| Star Hotels | Karuizawa Marriott Hotel | Nakakaruizawa | 2017 |
| Suite Hotel | GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL SUITE Sichuan Sound | old karuizawa | 2024 |
| Suite Hotel | GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL SUITE Mountain Foothills | Shin Karuizawa | 2024 |
| Boutique design | Karuizawa Cross Hotel | old karuizawa | 2021 |
| Business hotel | Comfort Hotel Karuizawa | Minami Karuizawa | 2024 |
| Business hotel | Hotel Rosso Karuizawa | Shin Karuizawa | 2018 |
| Ryokan | Wan Ping Guest House | old karuizawa | 2024 |
What kind of hotel would you like to stay at? Various newly opened accommodation types in Karuizawa
Newly opened accommodation options in Karuizawa includeKaruizawa ANA Holiday Resort(2025),GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL & RESORT (Former Karuizawa)For those who prefer more modern hotels, there are options such as Fufu Karuizawa Tranquil Forest (2023) and Fufu Karuizawa Sunny Breeze (2023).Hotel Indigo Karuizawa(2022),Miyoda Hiramatsu Hotel(2021),Karuizawa Cross Hotel(2021) etc.
Karuizawa is a famous summer resort in Japan with four distinct seasons. However, it is located in a rural area. Accommodations are mostly hotels that have been operating for many years. The height of the buildings is mostly three-storey. The new accommodation options are mostly original building renovation, renovation or expansion. Many high-rated star-rated hotels will be renovated one after another, and those who prefer novel hotels can also be included in the booking options.
Luxury Inn: A Japanese-style hot spring inn offering a luxurious vacation experience
Fufu Kyu-Karuizawa Restful Forest・Fufu Kyu-Karuizawa Restful Forest・ふふ Former Karuizawa Restful Forest
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Fukufu Former Karuizawa Seiyo no Mori opened on December 24, 2023. Located near Kumoba Pond in the former Karuizawa area, it boasts a lush, waterfront resort atmosphere. The hotel features 20 rooms, all equipped with underfloor heating, a retro-style fireplace, and a private bath with natural hot spring water. The interior is decorated in a naturally luxurious style with natural wood accents, and includes a large public bath, a bar, and the Akasaka Kami-on restaurant serving Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki.
Fufu Karuizawa Wind in the Sunshine
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Fukufu Karuizawa Sunshine Breeze grandly opened on December 24, 2023. Located in the Shiozawa area overlooking Mount Asama, it features a bright and verdant design. The hotel has 24 rooms, all equipped with calcium sulfate sodium hot spring baths and rock bath facilities, boasting year-round lush greenery. The hotel also features the Plaiga Karuizawa restaurant, serving French and Japanese fusion cuisine, as well as a spa center and a circular bar.
Karuizawa Miyota Hiramatsu Hotel. The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota
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Karuizawa Oyoda Hiramatsu Hotel grandly opened on March 16, 2021. It is the 6th location under the Hiramatsu Hotel brand in Japan. It is a French hotel with a focus on restaurant operation. The hotel offers 16 double rooms and 12 suites, all equipped with semi-open-air hot spring baths and balconies. There are also 9 wooden resort villas in front of the hotel. The hotel houses the French restaurant Le Grand Lys and the all-day dining restaurant La Lumière Claire, which focus on the culinary experience of local ingredients.
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Star-rated hotels: International brand hotels of outstanding quality
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa by IHG
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Looking for a resort in Karuizawa where both adults and children can have a blast? The ANA Holiday Inn Karuizawa, opening on September 12, 2025, is nestled at the foot of Mount Asama at an altitude of 1,300 meters. Spanning an area the size of 52 Tokyo Domes, the resort boasts a wealth of facilities, from a natural hot spring bath and an 18-hole golf course to a snow park with six ski runs and an indoor swimming pool – perfect for year-round enjoyment. The hotel offers Holiday Inn's signature child-friendly rooms and accommodation policies, as well as dog-friendly villas that even accommodate large dogs, making it ideal for families to enjoy a luxurious retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- Gunma's first international brand, check out the transportation information first:ANA Holiday Inn Karuizawa is located on the northern slope of Mount Asama. It takes 40 minutes to reach the resort from JR Karuizawa Station by taking the hotel's free shuttle bus. Remember to book your bus in advance. The resort has 400 free parking spaces, making it even more suitable for those who drive.
- Family-friendly design, and even a villa exclusively for dogs:The hotel offers 100 guest rooms and suites, designed in warm colors with greenery views through the windows. The children's suites with colorful bunk beds are highly recommended. The villa area features two dog-friendly two-bedroom suites, designed specifically for pet-friendly accommodations.
- A variety of options are available, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hot springs:The hotel's main restaurant is Foggi Forest Dining, which creates a natural forest-like dining atmosphere and uses seasonal ingredients to create dishes. There is also a lobby lounge that serves light meals and afternoon tea. The hotel also has a large hot spring bath with sauna, indoor and outdoor pools.
- From ski resorts to golf courses, there's a wide variety of entertainment options:The hotel features an outdoor country club with an 18-hole golf course and Karuizawa Snow Park with six ski runs. Indoors, there is a heated swimming pool, a gym, and a children's playroom. The surrounding environment is a lush plateau where guests can get up close to the majestic active volcano.
GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL & RESORT KYU-KARUIZAWA (Former Karuizawa)
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The former Karuizawa GLAMDAY STYLE Resort Hotel will grandly open on August 27, 2025. The brand's core concept is to create a charming day. The hotel offers 65 multi-person guest rooms, each with a spacious interior starting from 50 square meters. It provides thoughtful yet not excessive personalized service and concierge services to assist in arranging various activities and itineraries in Karuizawa. However, the hotel aims to provide an adult vacation experience and only accepts adults aged 13 and above.
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Hotel Indigo Karuizawa. Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, An IHG Hotel
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The Karuizawa Indigo Hotel opened on February 17, 2022, following...Hakone GoraThis is the brand's second location in Japan, offering 155 rooms in two main categories: double rooms and suites. The design incorporates many Karuizawa features such as fireplaces and natural wood. The hotel also houses an Italian all-day dining restaurant, a gym, a large public bath, and a spa. It is located next to a golf club in Minami-Karuizawa.
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Boutique Design: Unique boutique design hotels
Karuizawa Cross Hotel. Hotel Karuizawa Cross
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Karuizawa Cross Hotel opened on April 2021, 4. It is located in the former Karuizawa Ginza business district. It is newly renovated from the 17nd floor of Karuizawa Church Street Shopping Center. It provides a multi-room design hotel with 2 rooms in 24 rooms There are three types of beds: deluxe room, superior room, and standard room. There is a CROSS BAR and three large terrace spaces in the hotel, providing activities and facilities such as open-air barbecue, night theater, hammock, and bonfire.
Luxury Suites: Luxurious suite hotels for groups of more than one person
GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL SUITE Sichuan Sound．グランディスタイルホテルスイートカワノネ
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GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL SUITE, located in Kawano-on, opened on December 24, 2024. KPG Group is offering vacation villas, with only two villas in the entire complex. Each villa boasts 205 square meters of space, accommodating up to six people. Amenities include a modular kitchen, sauna, fireplace, and dedicated butler service. Situated along the Yasaki River in former Karuizawa, it's a 200-meter walk from the Ginza-dori shopping street.
GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL SUITE The foot of the mountain.グランディスタイルホテルスイートヤマノフモト
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GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL SUITE will open on December 24, 2024. KPG Group is launching a vacation villa. There are only 5 suites in the entire complex, which can accommodate 6-7 people. Each suite has 219 square meters of space and is equipped with a system kitchen, sauna, fireplace and other facilities. It also provides a private butler service. It is about 1 kilometer away from JR Karuizawa Station and is surrounded by a tranquil space with green trees.
Budget-friendly business travel: High-quality, affordable business hotels
Comfort Hotel Karuizawa. Comfort Inn Karuizawa・コンフォートイン軽Izawa
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Karuizawa Comfort Hotel opened on July 11, 2024, marking the first comfort hotel brand location in Karuizawa. Positioned as an affordable motel, the hotel has a total of 89 rooms, including standard double rooms and family rooms for three people with an extra single bed. Children under 12 years old can stay for free. Located next to Route 18 in Minami-Karuizawa, it is 3 kilometers away from JR Karuizawa Station. Free parking is available, and a Lawson convenience store is 300 meters away.
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International hotel brand star selection
Marriott and Hilton Hotel Group, one of the best in the world, have successively entered Karuizawa in recent years. Marriott chose to open a direct brand base in Nakakaruizawa. Hilton was incorporated into the local characteristic hotel of old Karuizawa. In August 2018, the old Karuizawa Kikyo Hotel was added to the hotel. The Curio Collection Hotel, which is also the first base of the Curio Collection brand in Japan, advertises curiosity-inspiring fashion, uniqueness and local cultural spirit, allowing each hotel to maintain its own characteristics of independent operation, and at the same time conform to Hilton’s Quality assurance and membership rights.
Kyukaruizawa Kikyo Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Kyukaruizawa Kikyo, Curio Collection by Hilton
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The old Karuizawa Platycodon Hotel is an independently operated hotel that has been open for many years. It was officially included in the Hilton Curio Collection brand in 2018. It was renovated in 2015. The overall planning of the guest rooms is focused on business hotels. There are 50 rooms in the hotel. The main room types are double/twin rooms. For the needs of families and children, there are also 3 tatami rooms that can accommodate 4 people. There is also a pet-friendly room that allows guests to bring pets.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel. Karuizawa Marriott Hotel・Karuizawa Marriott
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Opened on July 2017, 7, it is the first foreign-owned international brand hotel in Karuizawa. It provides 29 guest rooms, restaurants, natural hot springs, fitness centers, spas and conference rooms. The brand-new construction was launched on July 80, 2017. The north wing guest room building will add 7 guest rooms.
Prince Hotel Group Resort
The Prince Hotels of Japan was established in 1956 and is a subsidiary of the Seibu Group with the railway transportation business as its core. It has the most bases in Tokyo, Hakone, and Karuizawa, and Karuizawa ownsPrince Villa,Prince Hotel East,Prince Hotel West,Royal Prince Hotel,Asama Prince HotelFive hotels, plus tourist facilities such as shopping plazas, outlet centers, and ski resorts, cover the entire area of the south exit of Karuizawa Station, making it the largest hotel group in Karuizawa.
The Prince Villa is the top accommodation located behind the shopping plaza, followed by the Royal Prince Hotel.The East Building and West Building are located on the east and west sides of the Prince’s Villa. They provide general guest rooms and cabin accommodations. They are close to the ski resort and the outlet center. The Prince Asama is far away and focuses on golf courses for leisure. The entire park is connected by a shuttle bus. At the same time, the average rating is highest in the Prince Villa, Royal Prince, and Prince East Building, but many hotel facilities can be shared.
Karuizawa Royal Prince Hotel． The Prince Karuizawa Hotel・ザ・プリンス軽Izawa
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The Royal Prince Hotel Karuizawa opened in 1982. It was originally the new building of Prince Karuizawa. It is positioned as the highest-end hotel of Prince Karuizawa. You can freely use the facilities in the east and west buildings. The hotel has a total of 108 rooms. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake and Mount Asama.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel East Building. Karuizawa Prince Hotel East
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The East Building of Karuizawa Prince Hotel opened on April 1973, 4. It was originally the main building of Karuizawa Prince. It was completely renovated in 28 and provides 2017 Western-style rooms, 71 villas and 147 cabins. Multiple restaurants, bars and spa facilities.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel West
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The West Wing of Karuizawa Prince Hotel originated from the Spring Mountain Hotel opened in 1950. In 1986, it was newly rebuilt as the Karuizawa Prince West Wing. It provides 188 Western-style rooms and 230 cabins, which can accommodate 4-8 people. Check in, there are many restaurants, bars, banquet halls, conference rooms and churches in the hotel.
The Prince Villa Karuizawa・ザ・プリンスヴィラ軽Izawa
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Opened on July 2014, 7, it provides 8 single-story wooden villas, 10 double-story apartments and 5 double-story hot spring villas, equipped with restaurants, spas, large baths, smoking rooms and other facilities. Among them, the single-story villa can accommodate 5 people and has a private balcony and garden; the double-story villa can accommodate 6 people and has a living room and 8 guest rooms.
Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel・Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel・Karuizawa Asama Hotel
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Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel opened in July 1997. It has 7 rooms in total. In 30, it underwent a comprehensive guest room renovation. In 2016, it launched the Prince Club and became the first resort hotel to adopt the Prince Hotel membership system. An additional 2019 rooms and 48 villas will be provided.
Hoshino Resorts Japan
The birthplace of the Hoshino Resorts Group is in Karuizawa. In 1914, the group’s first Hoshino Onsen Ryokan (Hoshino Onsen Ryokan) was opened. Currently, there areHOSHINOYA Karuizawa,Bleston Court,BEB5 KaruizawaWaiting for accommodation options.
Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Karuizawa
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BEB5 Karuizawa opened grandly in February 2019, becoming the first launch of a new brand under the Hoshino Resorts Group. It focuses on the young millennial group and focuses on affordable small guest rooms. It provides small-space twin rooms and bunk loft rooms. A wide atrium garden and social space are set up, paired with music, coffee, desserts and board games, to create a 2-hour relaxing atmosphere.
Hoshinoya Karuizawa. HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
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Karuizawa HOSHINOYA was grandly opened in 2005. The original Hoshino Onsen Hotel was rebuilt on the same site, using an all-wooden building and introducing renewable energy systems such as hydraulic and geothermal energy. It has become the top resort villa of Hoshino Resorts Group with historical feelings. The hotel focuses on themed luxury hotels that combine local history and characteristic culture. Through the elegant and beautiful space and landscape design that combines mountains, forests, and water pools, it creates a healing accommodation atmosphere that makes people relax physically and mentally.
Which location do you want to live in? The latest accommodation options opening in various places in Karuizawa
Karuizawa can be divided into five main areas: New Karuizawa, Old Karuizawa, Minami Karuizawa, Nakakaruizawa, and Shiozawa. The Shinkansen North Road runs directly from Tokyo to Karuizawa Station. There are two areas near the station: New Karuizawa and Old Karuizawa. The area can be said to be the most convenient place to stay. There are many attractions and shopping places, and there are also the most electric bicycle rental stores. It is recommended that people who visit Karuizawa for the first time prefer to choose accommodation in these two areas.
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Super convenient accommodation in front of Shin-Karuizawa Station
Shin-Karuizawa is the area around Karuizawa Station. The south exit is dominated by the Prince Hotel and the shopping plaza. The north exit is a commercial area with shops and restaurants. There are many bicycle rental shops. Those who come to Karuizawa on the Hokuriku Shinkansen should plan to use bicycles. When visiting Karuizawa, choose to stay in the area around the north exit of Karuizawa Station. You can stay in the hotel within walking distance. By the way, rent a bicycle nearby. You don't have to worry about traffic. It is the most convenient place to stay in Karuizawa.
Karuizawa Verju Grand Hotel. Hotel Grandvert Kyukaruizawa
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The Karuizawa Verjiu Hotel is an independently operated hotel. The main building has 16 rooms, offering a variety of room types including double rooms, twin rooms, family rooms, and four-bed suites, as well as 45 free parking spaces. The new building opened in April 2019 with the addition of elevator equipment, which makes it more convenient for guests to check in and check out, and the room types are more diverse. It provides six-person rooms and a mixed-style room design.
Hotel Rosso Karuizawa
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Hotel Rosso Karuizawa was officially opened on August 2018, 8. There are 1 rooms in the hotel, including double rooms and twin rooms, as well as four-person family rooms with tatami Japanese rooms. It is located in front of JR Karuizawa Station. After exiting the station, you can walk 33 meters to the hotel. The hotel has free parking space and a free shuttle bus to and from the ski resort. There is a Lawson convenience store next to it.
Karuizawa Cypress Hotel. Hotel Cypress Karuizawa・ホテルサイプレス軽Izawa
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Old Karuizawa Ginza Street Inn Select
Old Karuizawa is centered on Ginza Street. Karuizawa’s old prosperous place is home to many historical buildings. Many historic hotels are here, and there are even traditional hotels that have been open for more than XNUMX years.Kei Otowa No Mori Hotel and Karuizawa Grand Hotel are two European-style palace-style hotels, both located on the main road of old Karuizawa; Tsuruya Hotel and Mapu Hotel are both century-old classic hotels, both near the Ginza shopping district.
Wanping Hotel． Mampei Hotel・Manpei ホテル
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Manpei Ryokan is a Japanese-style inn that has been open since 1894. It is famous for the background prototype of the Studio Ghibli animation "The Wind Rises". It will celebrate its 2024th anniversary in 130. All rooms have been fully renovated and equipped with natural hot springs. The bathhouses, restaurants, cafes and shops were renovated, and Atagokan was rebuilt into a green Japanese-style building. It will be put into trial operation on August 2024, 8, and will officially reopen on October 16 of the same year.
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Former Karuizawa Hotel Otowa no Mori. Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori・Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori
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Former Karuizawa Hotel. Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa・ルグラン老軽伊沢
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Karuizawa Tsuruya Hotel. Tsuruya Ryokan・つるや inn
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Minamikaruizawa Mountain Resort Collection
Karuizawa Hotel and Resort. Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort
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Karuizawa Hotel and Resort opened in July 2018. It is located next to Lake Hafu in the Hafu Mountain area of Minami Karuizawa. It has a natural landscape with a mountain and a lake. It is far away from many well-known attractions in Karuizawa and is suitable for a simple hotel vacation. Travelers, there are a total of 7 rooms in the resort. The resort has hot spring facilities and restaurants open to the public. If you do not consider overnight accommodation, you can also arrange a one-day round-trip hot spring trip.
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Best resort hotels in Nakakaruizawa
Karuizawa Mikage Water Regina Resort． Regina Resort Karuizawa Mikageyousui・レジーナリゾート軽Izawa Mikage water
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Additional screening at the same scene: Guide to Karuizawa's classic attractions
Karuizawa has three characteristics: many churches, many hot springs, and many golf courses. There are not many lively shopping places, but there are many natural attractions such as green trees and lakes, and there are many historical sites that record the footprints of literati.For those who visit Karuizawa for the first time, the various characteristic churches are must-visit attractions. The plateau church and stone church in Nakakaruizawa are the most famous. Shopping is mainly on Ginza Street and Prince Shopping Plaza. The small town of Elm Street can be found at Stop by when you visit Hoshino Onsen.
Among the water attractions in Karuizawa, Kumoba Pond and Yazaki Park are the most convenient. Lake Salt Lake and Shiraito Waterfall are far away. The most famous historical building is the old Mikasa Hotel. There are quite a few other historical buildings and art museums for those who are interested. One can study further. For transportation to various scenic spots, renting an electric bicycle is the first choice. The north exit of Karuizawa Station has the largest number of rental shops. Many hotels will also rent them for free or for a fee, but the number is usually limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Shopping districts: Prince Shopping Plaza, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Elm Street Town
- Water attractions: Yunba Pond, Shiozawa Lake, Shiraito Falls, Yazaki Park
- Featured churches: Plateau Church, Stone Church, Mori Church, St. Paul Church, Xiao Memorial Church
- Historic buildings: Old Mikasa Hotel, Murosheng Rhinoceros Memorial Hall, Old Konwei Bunni Villa
- Intellectual leisure: Hoshino Hot Springs, Shio Ke Hot Springs, Chitaki Hot Springs, Hachikaze Hot Springs, Tasaki Art Museum, Wakita Art Museum, Oga Concert Hall, Prince Hotel Ski Resort and Golf Course
New accommodation options are coming soon in Karuizawa
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| luxury hotel | ESSENCE Karuizawa | Karuizawa | 2026 |
- ESSENCE KARUIZAWA: Launched in the summer of 2026 by the Memolead Hotel Group, this hotel offers nine rooms and three suites, all with private saunas and terraces. It also features a restaurant by a two-Michelin-star chef and is about a five-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Station.
