Karuizawa, Nagano

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a flagship luxury ryokan operated by Hoshino Resort nestled in green surroundings of Karuizawa. Karuizawa is one of the best-known summer hideaways in Japan, an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. The property offers guests restful atmosphere under the concept of "Discover the Ultimate Japan Experience". Just a stroll around the surrounding forest and a stay in a villa type room will let you feel you are a part of rich natural settings. Guests have a complete choice of culinary options, authentic Japanese and French at restaurants as well as 24-hour room services.
Accommodation Type |
Luxury Hotel (Ryokan) |
Access |
90 min. from Tokyo (including taxi ride from Karuizawa Station) |
Price Range * |
Approx. 70,000 yen / person or above
|
Environment |
Green surroundings of Karuizawa, Nagano |
Room |
77 |
Private Bath |
All the rooms are equipped with private bath. |
*Price ranges indicate a general level in regular season. The price is for per person, per night when shared by two guests. Prices for this ryokan do NOT include meals. Prices change depending on seasons. Please check with us when booking.
Basic Information

Bath
- Traditional wooden private bath
- Common hot spring bath
Dining
- For dinner, enjoy Japaese kaiseki course at its main Japanese restaurant, or French course at Hotel Bleston Court (in the vast Hoshino Forest) can also be arranged.
- Japanese breakfast at dining room is the most popular, while you can also choose in-room western/Japanese breakfast. These choices need to be made at least one day in advance.
Others
- Check in from 15:00
- Check out 12:00
- Internet: Wi-Fi available
- English: OK
Room Type and Prices

All rooms are designed as pavilions or villas, allowing guests to spend time as if they were residents of a village surrounded by trees and water. Each room is equipped with a private bath. Rooms are available for up to a maximum of 3 or 4 guests. Various bed types such as king, double, twin, or triple beds, can be arranged according to guests' preferences and requirements.
- Riverside Villa - Villas overlook the river that runs through the premises. King or triple beds are available.
- Mountain-side Villa - First floor villas are shrouded in nature; second floor villas offer views of the entire resort and the vast bird sanctuary beyond.
- Garden Villa - Secluded villas connected by side paths, offering various types such as detached houses with charming courtyard garden or maisonettes with a kids' space.
Prices differ depending on room type and seasonality, generally starting from 70,000 / person for double occupancy for under the standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check with us when booking.
Access
By train (from Tokyo)
- Tokyo - (JR Nagano Shinkansen super express: 1 hr.) - Karuizawa station - (Taxi: 15 min. ) - HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
Recommended Activities
- Karuizawa sightseeing and museums
- Walking in the surrounding forest
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