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Hoshinoya Karuizawa
Karuizawa
A village of pavilions along a stream in the forest, with a hot-spring bath and a quiet, natural feel.
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Boutique hotels in Karuizawa
Karuizawa is Tokyo's cool summer retreat, with larch forests, wild-bird sanctuaries and small hotels beneath the Asama volcano.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Karuizawa
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Kyukaruizawa Kikyo
Karuizawa
A small luxury hotel near Shiozawa Lake with a country-house feel, gardens and a French-Japanese restaurant.
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Shishi-Iwa House Karuizawa
Karuizawa
A nine-room hotel designed by Shigeru Ban, set among the trees with a fine restaurant.
Karuizawa became a summer escape for missionaries and diplomats in the late 19th century, and it remains a refined highland resort, about an hour from Tokyo by shinkansen. Its forests, streams and the slopes of Mount Asama make it a place for walking and cycling, with a lively café and craft scene.
Where to stay
Kyu-Karuizawa, the old town, has the historic churches and shopping street. Naka-Karuizawa and Hoshino are wooded and quieter, with hot springs and nature trails.
Good to know
Summers are pleasantly cool, which makes July and August busy. Autumn colors in October are lovely, and winter is quiet, with skating and skiing nearby.
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Questions about Karuizawa
How many boutique hotels are there in Karuizawa?
We list 3 boutique hotels in Karuizawa, including Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Kyukaruizawa Kikyo and Shishi-Iwa House Karuizawa.
