389-0102 Nagano, Karuizawa, Kyukaruizawa 678, Japan
#9 of 38 hotels in Karuizawa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 74 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Katherine
AustraliaFeeling of nostalgia. History of place. Old place with 1920’s retro feel, eclectic mix of decor.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Lynne
AustraliaFriendly staff, cute room and delicious traditional dinner.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Adhita
Indonesiayou might consider an open air onsen
the dinner was superb; all the staffs were very helpful eventhough not all of them can speak English breakfast was excellent room was very clean, eventhough I am not used to sleep on a futon bed the soba tea and the snack in the room were very nice the onsen was nice
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Filippo
ItalyThe room was a little tiny, the whole hotel is very retro, and personally, while the nature around Karuizawa is very beautiful, I didn’t enjoy the city (very americanized).
Great dinner and breakfast, and extremely fairly priced! Kind, attentive staff, and nice little onsen to relax at the end of the day. The futons were also very very comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Cha
JapanEasy to find. Easy to walk around the areas for tourist spots. Hot bath was relaxing. Hotel is old traditional Japanese style but very clean! Staff is super friendly and kind. Also speaks fluent English.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Ellen
SingaporeThe shower didn’t work very well. They gave us an extra room to shower. Even though the next day, staff informed us the shower had been rectified, the problem still existed.
It is along the shopping street. Extremely convenient. There are 2 bakeries down the road, easy to get breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Wesley
SingaporeExcellent excellent. Thank you so much to the ryokan manager for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
David
AustraliaStaff so helpful and kind. . Brilliant dinners. Firm beds. Onsen bath . Overall ambience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Oliver
United Kingdom- The hotel is a little bit dated, but in a charming way.
+ Large room with very comfortable futon beds (we had a Japanese style room) + Great dinner (kaiseki ryori) + Very friendly & helpful staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Marc
JapanBreakfast was a little rough with an attempt to make it both Western and Japanese.
Location was perfect and the grounds of the hotel were excellent.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Ferdinand
United StatesNothing much
Convenient, excellent staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Consuela
JapanA bit expensive but maybe it’s because we visited in red leaves season.
Everything - super convenient location next to a shopping street, and close to other sightseeing spots by car. Clean, nice indoor onsen and hearty breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Kenta
AustraliaFantastic indoor onsen included in the ryokan. The whole atmosphere of the ryokan is fantastic, with a mini aquarium near the stairs, a stunning garden in the hallways leading to the onsen.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Desmond
SingaporeAbit old
Location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
David
SingaporePrice seems expensive for a fairly old but clean ryokan
Location is great
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Claire
JapanWas sad that their meal plan was sold out a week in advance.
A beautiful ryokan right in Kyu-Karuizawa. Convenient to both tons shops & dining, and to near by hiking trails. Staff was super friendly, and rooms & bath were meticulously clean.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Thomas
Hong KongBreakfast can be more fusion
The service of all staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Catherine
United StatesWe were thrilled with the location! I thought I had booked on the outskirts of town, but it was really ideal to be at the top of a fantastic shopping street. We loved walking around! The ryokan was quaint and welcoming, and the breakfast was hearty to fuel up for a day of hiking.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Tennesee
AustraliaHard bed, rooms not very sound proof.
Nice staff, Free rentals, nice garden, fairly good size room. great location. I like how the check-in was sitting down on the sofas
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Shao
TaiwanNo open air bath.
Dinner and breakfast was great! Staff members were friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Rossella
ItalySuperb breakfast, excellent position
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Prasobchai
ThailandPublic Baths are small , indoor only ; should have clearly stated whether these are natural or artificial onsens? Dinner sets were nice but not extraordinary … BF were well presented.
A traditional Ryokan with nice Japanese decors&ambience , easy walking to shops & restaurants in Ginza-Karuizawa. The rooms(3) are clean & cozy. Very helpful and kind staffers .
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Ivan
SingaporeNothing - it was great.
Everything anywhere all at once!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Pui
Hong KongJapanese bed
yummy 😋
Stayed in February 2023
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