I am very happy to book this traditional Japanese hotel full of warmth. The hotel is very retro and has a sense of historical precipitation. It feels warm and warm when you walk in. It is a very traditional Japanese hotel. Although the alms are a bit dated, the environment is clean and the service staff is enthusiastic. The hotel is conveniently located at the end of the commercial street of the old Karuizawa. The hotel has its own hot spring, but we do n’t have time to soak, but we used the bathrobes and socks in the hotel because we do n’t know how to wear them. After talking to the front desk, they also called an elderly service staff to help We wore a yukata and tied a beautiful bow. We also dressed beautifully to eat their kaiseki dishes, which tasted great, but the girls really enjoyed the set meal, especially wearing kimono and tied It's too tight. Sleeping at night is also very quiet, quiet in the middle of the night, anyway, you will choose to stay next time. In addition, the autumn of Karuizawa is really beautiful!
The hotel's environment and services are very good. The only drawback is that there are too few restaurants. Guests who wanted to dine in the hotel were unable to get a seat for two consecutive nights. They could only go to the villagers' canteen or the Elm Terrace, and had to wait for a long time for a seat.
The hotel is located quite far from Karuizawa JR station. There is a pickup bus service every half an hour outside the south exit of the station.
However the bus is very small and can be quite full at times, causing people to rush onto the bus. It would be better if the hotel could set up a better queue-up system or adjust the frequency of the pickup bus service.
By the way you can deposit luggage at the customer centre next to the pickup bus stop and have them transferred to the hotel for you. I thought the hotel did not advertise the service enough as it is very useful and effective in creating more passenger space in the pickup bus.
Breakfast at the hotel is not buffet style, so went to the Prince Karuizawa West hotel to have breakfast instead.
During non-peak hours the hotel offers individual transportation for free so that is definitely a plus.
The Momiji hot spring is definitely a must-visit. Clean, modern, hygienic, exactly what I look for in a hot spring.
Overall service is excellent.
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The food quality of the Spanish set dinner and breakfast was excellent and beyond our expectation. All the staff including front desk and restaurant were very friendly and hospitable. The location is convenient and walkable from bus station or to the shops, the rental of bicycles was included in the room rate. Many places are accessible by bicycles and kind of convenient to cycling around. The free flow drinks and snacks was a very kind gesture and face masks were very thoughtful room amenities for the dry weather. I would highly recommend this hotel and look forward to next visit soon.
The best hotel on this trip! Although not cheap, Karuizawa was also expensive, so it was really good value for money!
The room is large and the facilities are complete! I want to refer to this decoration at home!
The hotel place is also very good, not far from the station, take a taxi for 3 minutes, walk for 15 minutes. It is not difficult to push the box.
There are 3 buildings in the hotel. We stayed in Building 3, which is very new. The interior is made of very good-quality wood and the exterior is high-end black. We experienced the minimalist beauty of the Japanese-style wooden house in the forest and marveled at every detail. Craftsmanship and sophistication. Breakfast is in Building 1. It is delicious and the service is very warm and attentive. There are many public spaces in the hotel. We mainly read and drink tea in the three public spaces on the 2nd floor of Building 3.
During the day, you can walk in the forest with your family, and you can go to Hoshino Hot Spring in 20 minutes. It’s so cheap, only 50 RMB. I met a passerby playing the piano and a child also played a song. It was a wonderful experience. There are many restaurants and cafes near Hoshino Onsen, which is very comfortable. There are far more people traveling with dogs in Karuizawa than with children. The dogs are very delicate and cute, and the slow pace of life is very different.
The location is a little difficult to understand, but I think it's not bad because it's quietly built in a quiet area. The room was also very quiet and nice. (I can't hear the gayagaya in the next room at all. The parking lot was full, so it should have been crowded.)
The width of the bed is quite narrow. (Sinner than a normal single. Bed size for long-term care) The bed mattress was good for an inn in this price range.
The room fixtures were also well equipped. (If it's in place so far, I think it's better to display on the homepage that there are such things in the equipment in the room. There are also cheap inns in Karuizawa with quite a few equipment. On the other hand, if it is written properly, I think you don't have to bring unnecessary things!)
There was a malicious trouble. When I went out to the outdoor bath at night and came back, the entrance to the inn was locked and closed outdoors. The front desk was usually unmanned and the front desk had an emergency contact number, so no one answered the phone even if I called that number. It was past 22:00 pm, so I was quite impatient whether I had already come home. When I called the representative phone such as a reservation, someone finally came out and unlocked it. .. I happened to have a cell phone and my cell phone battery remained, so I didn't have to spend the night in the car, but this is a trouble level that I should not do. If other guests at the hotel may accidentally close the key, I think they should at least put on an interphone. (There is also an intercom that does not require wiring and can be installed at a low price.) If you are a customer who cannot drive, at this time of year, it will also lead to freezing death. Isn't it necessary to have a little more sense of crisis?
By the way, the key is usually 24 hours empty (there was no curfew). When I went out, I thought I would check if there was a curfew, but there was no extension phone at the reception, and I had to make an external phone call with my cell phone every time I checked, so I didn't check it because it was troublesome. I regretted that I left I have a memory. .. At least, why not install an extension phone or an intercom instead of letting the staff call at the receptionist use the customer's mobile phone? If a customer accidentally forgets his cell phone at home, it also leads to the fact that he cannot accept the reception. I think it's honest to rely on the operation that depends on the equipment brought by the customer.
With a stay at Hotel Kajima No Mori in Karuizawa, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and 5 minutes from Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Karuizawa Toy Kingdom.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Continental Room serving guests of Hotel Kajima No Mori. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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GGuest UserDefinitely the best hotel in Karuizawa! Exceptional service and beautiful accommodations that have made our experience truly memorable! The professional and caring nature of your staff has been remarkable, ensuring that every aspect of our stay feels personalized and welcoming.
The hotel's design and upkeep are also commendable. The elegant decor and well-maintained facilities have set a perfect backdrop for our romantic getaway, enhancing our overall enjoyment and comfort.
Ccloudy moonI Like the cleanliness of the hotel. Room is spacious. The front desk staff could communicate in English. Good if you drive there. Else, it’s a distance from the train station. St Paul church is just opposite of the hotel. There’s also a Japanese shin nearby. There are good bakery shops nearby for breakfast. We were there on 2 weekdays and there’s not many people and not many shops open. The restaurant next to it serves good pasta and pizza. We had our 2 dinners settled there. Karuizawa is a beautiful place. You may have a morning jog nearby and it’s so serene running around.
GGuest UserWe stayed in a room accommodating 3 people. The sofa bed is big in principle big enough for my daughter but she found it easily falling down probably because the base is a sofa which is apparently smaller than the mattress!
The hotel room is generally clean.
We had a shabushabu and teriyaki dinner at the hotel which was relatively expensive but the quality is excellent and we found it worth a try!
More importantly, the hotel is conveniently located near the outlet where we had a happy shopping spree😊
GGuest UserWe had an amazing 2 nights stay here! Located about 5 minutes short walk from the train station, there were a convenience store and small supermarket directly across the hotel.
We weren't expecting much when we booked as the photos look dated and it was a last minute trip but oh mine, we were pleasantly surprised when we checked in. The room was large and although it was the old room, it had a certain charmimg character to it that we love. The bathroom was also big, clean and had a lovely large bathtub. I love the full range of toiletries they provided and was hoping to buy it in Tokyo to bring home but I couldn't.
There was a common area on the second floor where water, juice and coffee were provided and we bought our own sake in the evening and sat there. We spent two peaceful evenings here after dinner and it was lovely.
Our only complaint was the bed was rather soft and the pillows were flat. But we will definitely stay here again when we come back to Karuizawa.
KKa ManThe staff are all very friendly and helpful from driver to receptionist to cleaning staff. We have a pleasant stay in this hotel. The pick up service to and from JR station as well as the snow house are a plus for us. Furthermore, the breakfast variety as well as freshness of ingredients are highly appreciated. They are nice enough to give me a ride after my checkout for picking my luggages back . Overall speaking , I will recommend to others of this hotel .
AAdamI stayed at this hotel with my wife and two children during a two-night trip to Karuizawa in early February. The hotel is around 100 years old and its claim to fame is that John Lennon has stayed there. The piano that he played on is still in the bar.
Location: The hotel is near Old Ginza Street and around a 15-minutes drive from Karuizawa station. It was not difficult to find, but you must navigate a narrow approach to the hotel which is icy at this time of the year, so you must drive carefully.
Cleaniness: The staff told me that the hotel was only recently and everything was very clean and in good condition.
Service: The receptionist that conducted the check-in was probably the Japanese that spoke the best English that I had encountered on this trip. He spent a lot of time explaining the hotel to our family. The porter was also very helpful and polite. When we asked for extra toothbrushes and slippers for the children, housekeeping was very prompt in delivering them and even brought some children's robes for my sons.
Facilities: The hotel did not have many facilities. There is a small shop, a bar and a french restaurant but not much else. Some rooms had private hot springs in them and they gave us the opportunity to upgrade. Our room, had a small balcony even though we were on the ground floor. It looked onto a wooded area so there was not much to see, especially at night. However, when it snowed the next morning, my kids loved going out and playing in the snow. I was particularly impressed by the breakfast. It was a simple American breakfast very well presented. It was very pleasurable to look out into the inner courtyard with it was snowing.
Overall: I like this hotel as it has a lot of character. It is architecturally attractive and has kept a lot of its charm despite renovation. The staff are very professional and polite. I would stay in this hotel again.
SSinPros:
1. The room is very spacious, with a tatami bed for the third person. It was clean and well-equipped.
2. Convenient and free parking right outside the hotel entrance, although spaces are first-come, first-served.
3. Complimentary rental of umbrellas.
4. The private onsen was enjoyable, especially considering the public onsen at the adjacent building is unsheltered (hence the need for umbrellas).
5. Excellent location near Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Kyu-Karuizawa Main Street, providing easy access to numerous local shops and eateries.
Cons:
1. The breakfast was quite disappointing considering that this is a 4-star hotel and the other aspects are good. The bread was extremely hard and difficult to tear, and did not seem fresh. The overall variety of food was limited and not particularly appealing.
TTeoshomeThis hotel is a bit remote to those not driving . But the rate is very reasonable and by taxi is short distance to everywhere near train and outlet for shopping n food . The hotel restaurant for dinner is very good with live music and cost is very reasonable with good service . But you need to do reservation in advance . There is a big supermarket a few steps away that you could buy fresh produce to cook simple meal in your room’s kitchen . The public pool is sufficient and cleanliness is fair . Overall a value for money hotel .
GGuest UserThe room is small and it is very difficult to open the door and carry luggage. The location is about a 15-minute drive from the station, and there are no convenience stores nearby. What is commendable is that there are ample parking spaces, the hotel staff are friendly, and the breakfast provided is also very good and unique.
堇堇茉Although it is far from the station, it is very convenient to have someone to pick it up by car. In the morning, you will be booked with you to determine the time to go.
The only inconvenience is that there is no supper in my order. There are no convenience stores around.
Other play facilities and hot spring bath facilities are ok
The prices are also very clean. I also arranged a large room for me alone
I ate breakfast at the hotel in the morning and loved waking up in the forest early in the morning.
Reservations must be made in advance (Japanese and English)
Waiting for pick-up at the general parking lot at Nakaruizawa Station, there will be signs on the car
The average price for hotels in Karuizawa is AED 1,528 on weekdays, and AED 1,671 on weekends (Friday-Saturday).
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