Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

Tucked into Kyukaruizawa in Karuizawa, minutes from the Karuizawa New Art Museum and Old Ginza shopping street. A short 5-minute drive puts you at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and the nearby ski resort — ideal for ski trips and family-friendly escapes.

About 38 warmly decorated guestrooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and private baths with shower/tub combos and bidets. Some rooms offer minibars, bathrobes and slippers, and cribs/infant beds are available on request.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, bicycle rentals, a terrace and garden, vending machines and banquet facilities. Wellness options include a sauna and massage room, and the property has a chapel on site. Free self-parking and a complimentary train-station pick-up make arrivals painless — wake up to fresh mountain air.

Conference and banquet halls for meetings or board events, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and safe deposit boxes. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free onsite parking support business stays.

Two on-site restaurants including French cuisine options, plus a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours, and an English breakfast is served daily for a fee.