Karuizawa is home to ESSENCE KARUIZAWA. Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort and Karuizawa 72 West Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Myogi-Arafune-Sakukogen Quasi-National Park and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. Yukawa Furusato Park and Karuizawamachi Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Karuizawa travel guide
ESSENCE KARUIZAWA provides amenities, such as a free daily manager's reception and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Japanese breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
A gift shop, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA boast perks, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Highchairs, children's slippers and children's dinnerware
Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
Heating, housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 6,325 for adults and JPY 3,163 for children
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 25,300; reservation required
Family friendly
Children's dinnerware
High chair
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Children's slippers
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Slippers
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 6325 for adults and from JPY 3163 for children
Hosted evening meal: JPY 25300
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and cash
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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
Frequently asked questions
Is ESSENCE KARUIZAWA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?
As of 7 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA on 7 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,116, 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 ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is ESSENCE KARUIZAWA located?
Situated in Karuizawa, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Minamigaoka Art Museum, Karuizawa 72 West Golf Course and Seizan Golf Course. Karuizawa Prince Hotel Golf Course and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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