[2025 Karuizawa Stay] Travel Guide for Karuizawa Hotel Longing House (Updated Apr)

This is where I stayed in the summer resort of Karuizawa. This building looked like a medieval German half-timbered house and was really cute 🇩🇪✨ This hotel often appears on TV and in women's magazines, and models often take photos there. Because no matter where you take a photo, it's picturesque. A big bear greets you at the entrance 🧸 The hotel has an antique atmosphere and is divided into an accommodation building and a restaurant & shop building. In the shop, I bought this bag because it was so cute ✨ It's also cheap, so it's perfect as a souvenir ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ Karuizawa Hotel Longing House 1323-522 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 0267 42 7355 🚗 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, Prince Outlet, Old Karuizawa Ginza, and Hoshino areas. 15 minutes by car from Usui Karuizawa IC. Free shuttle to Karuizawa Station♪ (Reservation required by the day before)🅿️Free check-in 16:00 check-out 10:00Private open-air bath 45 minutes 2500 yen → Now free due to new opening campaign🫶🏻Available times: 15:00-23:00, 8:00-10:00) Reservation required at time of check-inThis time we stayed in a standard/room only room rate starting from ¥7800 per adult👏When we stayed, infants could sleep for free, but please check the prices on the hotel or travel site‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ #accommodationtrip #karuizawa #0yentrip #tripwithme

It only takes 1 hour to reach the secluded Karuizawa by JR from Tokyo Station, and then take a 10-minute taxi from Karuizawa Station (about JPY 1,500-2,000) to reach Karuizawa Longing House Hotel. For a resort hotel, the location is quite convenient 👍👍👍. The hotel consists of a row of black cabins, which looks like a world from a European fairy tale 😇. When the lights are on at night, it is very atmospheric 🤩. The interior design of the hotel is very warm, and there are several super huge bear 🐻🐻 dolls in the lobby, which adds a bit of fun. The room has plenty of space😃 and is very clean😀. The bed is Western-style and very spacious and comfortable😌😌😌. There is a big cherry tree planted in the garden outside the hotel during the day, which is very beautiful for taking photos. There is a convenience store 10 minutes’ walk away. You can go there for a walk in the evening and buy some snacks and drinks. #JapaneseHotel #Karuizawa

[Must-stay hotel in Karuizawa] 軽伊沢ロンギングハウス【LONGINGHOUSE】 Old Karuizawa and Suwa Forest 📍Address: 〒389-0102 大字軽井沢春の里, Taruisawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Transportation: Take Line 1 at Karuizawa Station. You can get the bus schedule at the Information Center in the station. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to Izumi-no-Sato Station, which is about a 5-minute walk away. Go to the old Karuizawa street Only 5 minutes drive But the bus stops early (~6:00) in winter (January-February) Remember to keep track of the time Tips: The hotel does provide a pick-up service, but only at the designated time 10:10/11:10 to Karuizawa Station The first reason for recommendation: Private open air Couples can take an open-air bath together, which is very romantic 💕🌹Experience exotic atmosphere Recommend staying in the corresponding room with 2-6 same-sex friends👭👬👫 It's very warm for the whole family P.S. You can make reservations after checking out There is a machine where you can make reservations by yourself, which is very convenient. When I checked in, the room was provided with a free 45-minute experience (but I felt it was not enough 🤣) The second reason for recommendation: There are many types of rooms, including smoking and non-smoking I chose a smoking room for my boyfriend Picture 2 shows the private space for smokers to enjoy the scenery🚬 Enjoying some alone time in the cold and warm sunshine Tatami is very comfortable The heating is very good Room facilities are ok There is enough space (I chose the smallest room) It's also enough to open two suitcases. I like the location with two sandbags, it feels like seeing a Japanese family in person 🎑 (also a recommended photo location 🤩) 【Must-eat natural and additive-free ingredients from all over Japan】 1. Wild vegetables がおいしいダイニング Breakfast - A/B/C staple food + salad/drinks/red and white soup/various desserts buffet😋 Definitely recommend the room plan for breakfast The restaurant is in a very sunny location You can tell how good it is just by looking at its appearance🥹 2. Bar (next to the shop) The atmosphere is perfect, the joy of wine tasting 🍷 You must order the iron plate cheesecake in a western restaurant Everything on the menu is very attractive, including rare and fine beef, everything feels very high-end, it is best to make a reservation in advance 【Photographing with nature, two great experiences in the morning and evening】 1. The hotel is a majestic classical castle - two styles in the morning, morning and night Morning: The cold wind hits my face but the warm sunshine is also there, which is perfect for taking a walk and taking photos. Walking around the hotel, I unexpectedly found some places to rest. Night: There is a road that leads to 7-Eleven. When I came back, I saw a hotel with sunbathing lights on. It felt really safe ⭐️🌕 2. Cute and natural shops and restaurants "A must-go for cute girls" There are many products related to small animals🦉🐰 Karuizawa beer, small cakes recommended by the hotel, vegetable ice cream 🎃 Everything is unique. In particular, they offer free samples of rose ginger juice and apple juice mixed with water at the check-in lobby, which can be sold back home! You can check in and take photos with the contents of the souvenirs! 💃 Animal fun corner 3. Deer with raw mushrooms 🍄🟫🦌 As long as you pay close attention to the hotel's care, you can see its wooden deer decoration with mushrooms on it 🍄🟫😂 so cute so pretty, the shadows are so pretty, and cute and cute kksk 4. Walk along the way and grab the giant bear beer 🧸 Signatures of such a big hotel Bear Beer, scavenger hunt in karuizawa❄️🐻There is always one nearby, and there is often a heater near them. They will stay with you in winter without anyone🩵😂 Recommendation: Stay for two nights to fully enjoy the hotel facilities, the atmosphere and the restaurant menu. If you stay too late, you will be unhappy. It is not enough to relax and cleanse your soul. I saw that many keys of the hotel were given to guests, and the private baths were fully booked, but there were few people, cats, cars and dogs, which made me feel that this place was very private. Welcome everyone to leave a message, say more than me, how much do you want to go 😆 Friends who have been there can share with me🩵If you haven't been there, please make plans to go in the future🫶🏻 #Register for February Hotel Test Sleeper 2025 #Karuizawa #skiing #hotel #open-air bath #trip #foodie #NewYearDestinations2025 #Hotspring #Japan #JapanTravel

**Karuizawa Longing House: A romantic retreat hidden in nature** Karuizawa, a resort surrounded by mountains and greenery, has always been a paradise in the minds of countless people. The **Longing House** hotel, located in the core area of ​​Karuizawa, is more like a safe haven for the soul. It perfectly combines leisure, romance and art, making it a dream holiday destination for travelers. ### **Warm moments in a private courtyard** Longing House Hotel is like a carefully crafted work of art, quietly nestled in the woods of Karuizawa. Each room in the hotel has floor-to-ceiling windows, seamlessly bringing the natural scenery of the four seasons into the room. Cherry blossoms in spring, emerald green in summer, red leaves in autumn, white snow in winter - outside every window is a romantic poem unique to Karuizawa. In the early morning, the sun shines into the room, and waking up to the sound of birds singing makes you feel like you are in a fairyland on earth. ### **Encounter between food and art** Longing House is famous for its unique **vegetable French cuisine** and is known as the "secret place of gourmet food" in Karuizawa. The restaurants here use the freshest local organic vegetables and combine them with the chef's creative cooking to create delicious dishes that are both delicious and eye-catching. Whether it’s the sweet Karuizawa corn soup or the grilled lamb chops flavored with local herbs, every bite carries the fragrance of the land. While dining, you can also appreciate the contemporary artworks displayed in the restaurant, intoxicating your taste buds as well as your vision. ### **Hot spring time just for you** How can the slow life in Karuizawa be without the company of hot springs? Longing House provides an exclusive **private hot spring bath**, where you can relieve your fatigue and feel the relaxation of body and mind in the gentle warm current. Whether you are soaking in the hot springs under the moonlight or in the winter snow, this moment of tranquility will become the most unforgettable moment of your trip. ### **Explore the infinite charm of Karuizawa** Staying at Longing House, you will be in the heart of Karuizawa's nature and culture. There are plenty of activities to do around the hotel - ride a bicycle through the white birch forest, explore the unique shops on Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Street, or take a quiet stroll beside the green lake. In winter, the nearby ski resorts are a paradise for ski enthusiasts; and in autumn, the surrounding red leaves are even more fascinating. ### **Intimate service brings romance one step closer** The name of Longing House not only symbolizes the longing for home, but also represents the care for the delicate emotions of every traveler. Whether it is the romantic room decoration prepared for newlyweds or the parent-child activities designed for family travelers, every detail makes people feel the care and warmth here. ### **Conclusion** If you are looking for a place where you can completely relax your body and mind, **Longing House** in Karuizawa is definitely a choice not to be missed. This is not only a hotel, but also a dialogue with nature, art and food. At Longing House, time seems to slow down, just to let every traveler remember the romance and warmth that belongs only to Karuizawa. #Tokyo #Karuizawa

Karuizawa Hotel Longing House in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture You can stay for less than 10,000 yen per night, and there is a private open-air bath that you can reserve for a time🙆♀️ The room was clean and had a small balcony👌🏻 The open-air bath is the best in this cold season🙆♀️ It's conveniently located 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station and has a parking lot✨ Please go and check it out✨ #FuritabiWinter 📍Address: 1323-522 Karuizawa Izuminosato, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0102

📍Karuizawa Hotel Longing House Izumi no Sato, Karuizawa (Oaza), Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture ✲Karuizawa Station (JR Shinkansen) - 26 minutes Karuizawa Station (Shinano Railway) - 26 minutes Nakakaruizawa Station (Shinano Railway) - 29 minutes Auberge surrounded by greenery A popular inn with female guests for its healthy French cuisine with plenty of vegetables. They use plenty of fresh vegetables from their own garden and safe and secure vegetables from contracted farmers, and the presentation is beautiful A restaurant that was also used in "Gochi ni Narimasu!" For some reason, I don't have any photos of the food left, so I can't post them, but I remember that they used a lot of colorful vegetables that I had never seen before at the time. The rooms have just been renovated and were lovely 💕. There is a private open-air bath, and you can have tea surrounded by greenery... There were many things that girls would definitely enjoy. Rooms with saunas will open in spring 2024. #AccommodationTrip #Nagano #Karuizawa #KaruizawaTrip #KaruizawaHotel #Hotel #KaruizawaHotelLongingHouse #Restaurant #Sauna

Karuizawa Hotel Longing House in Karuizawa Town It was just over 10,000 yen per person per night. First of all, the location is great! It's a great location, about 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. It seems there is also a free shuttle bus🙆♀️ The two-story room has a relaxing sofa on the first floor, and a private sauna on the terrace✨️ The second floor was the bedroom. The free open-air bath is available by reservation at the front desk and can be used privately for 45 minutes. The open-air bath in nature felt great♨️ It felt like I was at a villa. I highly recommend it✨ #0yentravelautumn #karuizawahotellonginghouse 📍Address: 1323-522 Karuizawa Izuminosato, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0102

Karuizawa Logging House was a very comfortable inn where you could spend a quiet time in the nature of Karuizawa. The warm wooden architecture unique to log houses makes you feel as if you are staying at a villa. The rooms are calm and relaxing. What impressed me most was the deliciousness of the food served at the inn! The food made with local ingredients has a taste that touches your heart, and the breakfast in particular was excellent. Fresh vegetables and homemade dishes are carefully prepared, and although simple, you can really taste the ingredients. You can eat healthy meals from the morning, which gives you energy for activities in Karuizawa. I think it's the perfect inn as a base for enjoying nature experiences and sightseeing in Karuizawa. Karuizawa Logging House Address: 3462-4 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0111 #Furitabi #Karuizawa #Karui

A hotel that looks like a fairy tale world⋆︎*ﾟ∗The exterior and interior are very cuteᴸᵒᵛᵉ·͜·♡Introducing Karuizawa Hotel Longing House ➸Tips︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There are multiple private open-air baths that can be reserved for free. It's first come, first served, so check in early!! ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There is also a spa building ︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Karuizawa is at a high altitude and the air is clear, so the stars in the night sky are very beautiful. It might be a good idea to take measures to stay warm, such as wearing fluffy socks ︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There may be a snow-viewing hot spring available only this season. Warm up in a hot spring during the cold winter ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ➸Recommended spots Stone Church Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Hall Kumano Kotai Shrine Karuizawa St. Paul Catholic Church Harunire Terrace ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ The "Delicious Vegetables Restaurant" located on the hotel grounds is a popular restaurant that has been featured in travel magazines 🥦🍆🍅🥒🥕🌽The interior is also very cute ⸜ 🍴⸝Please go and check it out ✨ ➸Recommended Hotel 📍 Karuizawa Hotel Longing House Address: 1323-522 Karuizawa Izuminosato, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Access: 🚗³₃ About 15 minutes by car from Usui Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway 🚄 6 minutes from Karuizawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Accommodation #Hot Spring #Nagano Tourism #Nagano #Karuizawa #Loghouse #CuteHotel #Sakura2024

I stayed at this hotel during Golden Week when I went sightseeing in Karuizawa. The building was stylish and clean. Coffee and tea were available in the lobby, and we could drink as much as we wanted. It was close to a shopping mall, and we arrived quickly by car. The room was small because we chose the "Leave it to us" plan. It was hard to spread out one person's luggage. The bath and toilet were separate, and there were bath salts. You had to take off your shoes when entering the room, but it was small and difficult. The room was very clean and nice. My room was on the first floor, but there didn't seem to be an elevator on the second floor, so I had to climb the stairs. When I checked in, I had a designated time for breakfast. There were four designated times, and I made a reservation for 8:10. (It was divided into 7:00, 8:50, and 9:00) You could eat as much vegetables as you wanted, and the main course and bread were brought to your table. There were about three main courses. (I chose the curry menu) The food was delicious, so if you're staying overnight, I think it's worth getting breakfast included. The courtyard-like area was beautiful and I took lots of photos. The open-air bath is also available for 40 minutes if you have time. It was only available late at night, so I didn't use it. Overall it was great. When I stayed at a different hotel the day before, the room was too big, so it was a shame it was so small. (It looked big in the photos, so it was a bit disappointing.) The location is nice, so I recommend it.