Hotel Kajima No Mori  

Tucked into a tranquil forest in Karuizawa, Hotel Kajima No Mori is a 4-star retreat minutes from Kumoba Pond and the Old Karuizawa Ginza shopping street. Karuizawa Station is about a 9-minute drive, and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and the nearby Prince Hotel Ski Resort are a short drive away.

The hotel’s 50 guestrooms pair simple comfort with deep soaking tubs, minibars, LCD TVs, refrigerators, air conditioning and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Rooms open toward a large garden where wild birds and squirrels wander—daily housekeeping, in-room conveniences and elevator access keep the stay easy and slightly romantic.

An on-site restaurant and separate bar/lounge handle meals and evening drinks; full breakfasts are available for a fee. Free self-parking, a gift shop/newsstand, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk are on hand—wake up to bird-song and step straight into garden walks or nearby sights.

A conference hall serves meeting needs and complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected; the hotel also offers safe-deposit boxes and round-the-clock front desk support.

Dine at the hotel restaurant (serving French and continental-style dishes) and sip cocktails in the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available for a fee.