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HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

5.0 star property
Riverside retreat offers rejuvenating hot springs and spa treatments while keeping families entertained with thoughtful amenities

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Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring sits peacefully by the river, providing guests with an indoor mineral hot spring experience. Visitors can explore the garden, browse the library, or book spa services. Parents appreciate the supervised childcare while they relax at the coffee shop.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is S$853
1 Feb - 2 Feb

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Niwaroji (Junior Villa Grand) 

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Niwaroji (Junior Villa Maisonette) 

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Garden

Mizunami (Water Side King) 

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 48 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living room

Yamaroji (Mountain view) 

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 44 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Yamaroji (Mountain Side King) 

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 39 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living room

Yamaroji (Mountain Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 67 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Mizunami (Water side) 

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 57 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Karuizawa, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is in the mountains and on a river. Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary and Yukawa Furusato Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like ski runs.
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2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0194

What's nearby

  • Harnile Terrace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Karuizawa Kogen Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Karuizawa Stone Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪せきれい橋川上庵 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪ベーカリー&レストラン 沢村 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪丸山珈琲 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪村民食堂 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪THE COWBOY HOUSE - ‬7 min walk

About this property

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

Luxury family-friendly lodge near Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and hot springs on-site
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), free newspapers and multilingual staff
Room features
All 77 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as heated floors and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and heated floors

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: JPY 3,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Housekeeping service is provided every 3-days. The listed housekeeping fee applies for additional cleaning requests. Trash pickup and towel exchanges are provided daily for no fee.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 January 2026 to 23 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 3500 per person
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: JPY 9680 per day

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; cash is not accepted
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

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Hotel
HOSHINOYA Hotel
HOSHINOYA
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Lodge
HOSHINOYA Lodge
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Lodge
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Karuizawa
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Lodge Karuizawa

Frequently asked questions

Is HOSHINOYA Karuizawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

As of 15 Jan, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa on 1 Feb, 2026 start from S$853.15, 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 HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is HOSHINOYA Karuizawa located?

This family-friendly Karuizawa lodge is located on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute walk of Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary and Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring. Harnile Terrace and Karuizawa Kogen Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert Yiu Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lounge is amazingly comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joongwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Hernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUNHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best experience

The service during my stay in Hoshinoya was the best. It was good time to fully enjoy nature during my stay. Thank you very much to all member of Hoshinoya.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of my all time favorite hotels.

I’ve stayed here several times, it’s always very relaxing and enjoyable. Their service is impeccable, as always. And that‘s why I keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magical setting—tranquil, relaxing and so beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay at Hoshinoya Karuizawa

Nice property. Amazing surrounding and environment. Friendly staff good at English. Easy accessibility from main train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Hoshinoya Karuizawa. We had a wonderful stay. The onsen within the hotel was really good. Both of us enjoyed the facilities. We would like to especially thank the staff Miyu( dining),Saru, Takahashi(spa) and Leo san (front desk ) who took care of us during our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great gateway choice!

This resort is peaceful and full of energy. The dinner is quite amazing and service is very very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful resort. So pretty during Autumn season. Come here to enjoy the scenery and slow things down. We really enjoyed the breakfast and onsen facility here. Love their afternoon tea and sake bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquil hotel with ample space for relaxation throughout the property. Free car service in and out, even has a kids playroom that helped to entertain my young 15mo while my husband and I took turns for onsen. Great service and also in room dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khai Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and pleasant to talk to. The place is steeped in culture and has a long history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t ask for more. Gorgeous setting, huge verdant garden, big elegant rooms, amazing facilities including two onsens. Just magnificent. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, wonderful public onsen, and excellent restaurant. Very peaceful location. While I loved my room (which was high up and overlooked the forest), it involved climbing some very steep stairs. Travelers with mobility issues should be careful about which rooms they reserve. I stayed two nights and wish that I had stayed three.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
HOSHINOYA resort is a great place for relaxation. The environment filled with natural forest and maple trees. The service was exceptional. However, there were mosquitoes problem possibly harvested by the pond in the property. Hopefully the hotel can find solution to help with this problem. Otherwise, this resort is beautiful, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yan Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water side room is spacious and the balcony is nice, you can see and listen the stream running and ducks swimming along. However, some rooms are near the walkway and you can see people walking along the stream, (I.e. they can see you as well) and gardener would be working in the morning which produces some noises. Staff are helpful and getting a taxi to stroll around for sightseeing is easy. You can either call the hotel car to travel around the hotel district or just on foot. The area is best for avoiding heat from summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a peaceful place...you don't have TV and cables here. It has a bueatiful garden with multiple ponds. The bath facility is so so. Do not expect too much. This is the place for meditation and not-think-anything. The room price is going up too much if you not reserve earlier than you expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

MS

The view is excellent, service is good, meals are yammy, every thing is attractive for next stay. Except a stuff in the front desk is not friendly to new visitor. She missed my booking and ask to contact with Hotel.com strongly at that time even I show her Hote.com confirmation letter and would like to pay for a new room till her college found my reservation. It's great that I got my room after 30 minutes in communication with her. Otherwise, I cannot image heavy snowing and darker outside without a room for stay. It's my first visit Karuizawa and first time to Hoshinoya Karuizawa. Amazing front dest service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Muchun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel and extremely friendly staffs with wonderful hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very professional, dedicated and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reema

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people, gorgeous property. Book restaurant on premises in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the more memorable experiences and stays I've ever had - the loveliest even. Everything from the decor to the hospitality of the entire staff to the food to the meditation bath was a testament to intentionality. The attention to detail and storytelling of the omakase dinner at the restaurant was my absolute favorite part of our entire stay. Can't wait to return, hopefully for many years to come!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent—friendly and helpful. The location was convenient enough, though a bit far from town. It’s best if you have your own car rather than rely on public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is excellent! We loved our stay. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a relaxing stay surrounded by natural beauty. Only downside is there aren’t many amenities within walking distance besides a little tourist area. There is easy access to the local bus if you don’t mind spending 30 minutes going into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025