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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Karuizawa, Japan

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Offering views of the mountain, Koya Backpackers is located in Karuizawa, 5 km from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Free private parking is available on site.

Rooms have a shared bathroom. Koya Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property.

Yusuke is a fantastic host with good English speaking ability traditional Japanese house experience good location, close to town but still very quiet very close to an onsen that you can get a discount for

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9
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house features a TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge.

Karuizawa Oga Hall is 2.1 km from the guest house, while Kumoba Pond is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 86 km from Karuizawa Sunny Village - Vacation STAY 57947v.

The location is great. The staff are helpful. Allows early check in at 1pm, which is very rare in Japan.

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9.1
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

A 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Candytuft offers simple Western-style rooms with heated floors. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Candytuft Pension is a 10-minute drive from Karuizawa Golf Club and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Kumanokotai Shrine is a 20-minute drive away.

Host served us 3 different fantastic breakfasts during our 3 nights stay. We really enjoyed their hospitality~

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9.3
Superb
68 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

ゲストハウスシャコンヌ軽井沢 offers accommodation in Karuizawa, a 15-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. Free private parking is available on site. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The property features 2 shared bathrooms and a spa bath that can be reserved for private use. Hand towels and toothbrushes are provided for free.

Breakfast with music was a bonus :)

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8.4
Very good
363 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Situated in the highland resort area and a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, ペンションカパルア軽井沢 is a Hawaiian-themed accommodation featuring original New Hawaiian cuisine.

Karuizawa Kapalua offers delightful Hawaiian course meals for dinner at the bright dining room. Fluffy French toast and coffee is served for the breakfast.

The breakfast was nice and yummy. There was also a Hawaiian Performance that was surprising and was fun to experience.

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8.4
Very good
189 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Situated around a 15-minute stroll away, or 900 metres from Naka-Karuizawa Station, the completely non-smoking Bellscabin Guesthouse provides cosy rooms in bold colours and free WiFi throughout. Skiing and summer outdoor activities can be found nearby.

From the beginning everything was perfect. The owners are super gentle and offer help to any question you have. (please don't abuse of their generosity) The beds, the shower, the ofuro, the resting place, everything is comfy, clean and perfectly thought for a stay at an hostel. (It's a hostel, not an hotel, so don't mix up those two concepts) I can't say anything, but that if I knew it was that comfy I would have stayed longer!! 本当にありがとうございました!

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8.7
Fabulous
409 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

A 7-minute drive from Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort and a 10-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Niimi has free Wi-Fi throughout and serves French-inspired cuisine in its charmingly rustic dining room. Parking is free.

friendly host, rooms are clean

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8.3
Very good
41 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Offering quiet street views, Cottage&Pension Love Thirty is an accommodation located in Karuizawa, 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park and 5.3 km from Karuizawa Station. Providing free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 17 km from Honmachi Machiyakan.

The cottage was tiny, but comfortable. Position very good. With a small charge we had the possibility to bring our dog with us.

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7
Good
68 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

The property is a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and a 20-minute drive to Sengataki Onsen hot spring. On-site parking is free. For free pick-up at Shinano-Oiwake Train Station, call before boarding the train and inform the property of your arrival time. A convenience store is located a 5-minute walk away.

Clam and quiet atmosphere. We spent 2 nights with breakfast and it was really good. Service is beyond good. Provide drop/pick up service to the station. There is a park at the back and there is a beautiful view of mt asama. Food also really good. Wash rooms were very spacious and in very good condition. There was a Private toilet for the room. And every toilets in the building had washlet and it was very convenient. Host lady was very kind and pleasant. Overall it was a great experience. Highly recomended.

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7.8
Good
39 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house offers a TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge.

Karuizawa Oga Hall is 2.1 km from the guest house, while Kumoba Pond is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 86 km from Karuizawa Sunny Village - Vacation STAY 57949v.

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Price from
£127
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £295.93
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews
    Lovely home in a great location, close to public transport and restaurants but also very quiet. Very picturesque walk along the river and through the forest.
    Carolyn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £50.92
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 363 reviews
    A simple but charming Japanese guest house, very clean, everything you need for convenience, lovely addition of musical atmosphere, games and books, good breakfast (half western), had everything we needed as a family.
    tal
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £111.13
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,243 reviews
    Great location, cheap price, and double room's space is quite large. Though the facility does look a bit old, but it's clean and very comfortable.
    LI
    Group
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    A budgeted, warm and welcoming stay. Recommended, especially for backpacker. The host is very friendly and fluent in English. Feel grateful for his hardworking to keep the place chill, comfy and clean. I like the dining and resting area very much. The lighting, furnitures, decorations, music and books are perfect. You can enjoy a quiet time in the nature. The temperature and ventilation in the resting area is amazing in the hot summer in Aug. It felt like AC but it was actually breeze from the windows.
    WAI TING KEN
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    My stay here was amazing. The dorm and bathroom are clean, there is a nice and spacious common room to eat and talk with other travellers, and the hostel is quiet. The owners are so friendly! If you need any help, or have any question they will be happy to help you. Plus, they can speak good English! Also, they serve very good breakfast, I totally recommend the cinnamons rolls with raisin, they are delicious!
    Margot
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.12
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 168 reviews
    Awesome spot! Yusuke is a great host and the house is very beautiful and traditional. You can find everything you need and the japanese breakfast which is made by Yusukes wife is so delicious! We would definitely come back!!!
    Nico
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £56.12
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 168 reviews
    Great host who gave us tips for our stay and looked after us like we were old friends. Convenient location, immaculately clean and great meals on offer.
    Zachary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £122.45
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 487 reviews
    Great location for all Karuizawa activities. English food was great. Warm friendly hosts and staff were welcoming and always helpful. A good relaxed atmosphere for a family reunion with games, books and homely surroundings.
    Annette
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    The host is perfectly friendly and the total setting and furnishings are so warm and tasteful. There is even a real fireplace!Perfect place to stay in Karuizawa in winter to watch the snow and enjoy quietness. The place is a little far from the station and can be dark on the road ——yet allow me a great chance to look at the amazing starry sky. hope I can get back in summer next time:)
    Huidi
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    The hosts were extremely kind and hospitable. The house had a lot of character, and the living/common room area on the first floor was really cozy. Although the house a little less convenient if you don't have a car, I enjoyed the quieter, residential location. The optional breakfast was delicious, and my son enjoyed the large selection of manga! We enjoyed the bath, and it was nice to have common areas available to heat and eat food. We really enjoyed our experience!
    Elaine
    Family with young children