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  • Hoshinoya Karuizawa : Autumn Exterior (Photo Credit to Hoshino Resorts)
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  • Hoshinoya Karuizawa : Mizunami Room Interior (Photo Credit to Hoshino Resorts)
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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: A sustainable riverside retreat amid the Karuizawa mountains

Feature: Hot springs and a meditation bath for soaking

Rooms: 77 self contained pavilions

Location: Nagano, Japan

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: Tokyo Haneda Airport

Transfer: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes by road or 1 hour, 30 minutes by train from Tokyo. The property is around ten minutes from Karuizawa Station by complimentary shuttle.

Luxury Holidays At Hoshinoya Karuizawa

For a little culture and calm on your tailor-made Japan holiday, Hoshinoya Karuizawa is nestled amid the wildlife-rich forests of Karuizawa, while just a 90-minute train ride from vibrant Tokyo. Its design resembles a hot spring resort village, comprising self-contained pavilions, an elevated living room, dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a charming library lounge serving up complimentary tea, coffee, sparkling wine and local snacks. The property is around 70 percent self-sustaining through energy from the nearby hot springs, which are echoed through its own meditation bath and nature-based spa. Join an eco-tour of the adjacent Picchio Wildlife Centre or ride beside Mount Asama on horseback, before returning to feast on exceptional Kaiseki cuisine.

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Why Hoshinoya Karuizawa is so special...

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Spa Breaks

Embracing the heritage of Karuizawa, the property boasts its very own meditation hot spring, inviting you to bathe either inside or out. If that doesn't leave you feeling invigorated enough, there is also a spa comprising several luxurious cabins on the lake, in which you can indulge in treatments to improve both physical and spiritual wellbeing. The famed nearby Tombo-no-yu baths are available exclusively to hotel guests in the mornings, inviting you to bask in the soft morning light and listen to the chirping of songbirds.

Spa Breaks at Hoshinoya Karuizawa

Dining & Gourmet

The restaurant serves up traditional multi-course Kaiseki cuisine for dinner, masterfully showcasing the best of local produce - particularly river fish, top-quality game and seasonal vegetables. The seating area runs parallel to the terraced hillside, overlooked by huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Breakfast is offered in either classic Japanese style or more western favourites, while takeout Bento boxes can be prepared if you're heading out for the day to explore.

Dining & Gourmet at Hoshinoya Karuizawa

Wildlife Encounters

The resort is just moments away from the Picchio Wildlife Research Centre, at which expert guides are on hand to take you on dedicated walks through the reserve, pointing out the wondrous wildlife and highlighting how the centre is aiming to help their conservation. Possible tours include those in search of flying squirrels and birds, as well as a night drive in search of the area's nocturnal species.

Wildlife Encounters at Hoshinoya Karuizawa

Luxury Family Holidays

Families are welcome here and little ones will love spending time in the dedicated Children's Room, while child-friendly Bento boxes can be prepared by the chefs on request.

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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

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Overview

Overview

Divided among the traditional-style villas that dot around the lake’s perimeter and designed to maximise the stunning surroundings, rooms are either located beside the river or nestled in the forest. Each feature large picture windows, lavish furnishings, in-room dining seating, lofty ceilings and floors heated by the hot springs, while some also boast private terraces or expansive Japanese gardens. Encouraging you to switch off, rejuvenate and embrace your surroundings, there are no televisions.

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Nagano Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Getting There

Nagano Prefecture is best visited as part of a tailor-made multi-centre tour of Japan, combining it with Tokyo and Kyoto.

London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda International Airport and Narita International Airport with British Airways and Japan Air. 11 hours, 45 minutes from London Heathrow to Tokyo. Nagano Station can be reached by bullet train in around 1 hour, 30 minutes from Tokyo or around 3 hours by road
 

Nagano City

The capital of Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City evolved as a temple town around striking Zenkoji, one of the county’s most popular temples and an important centre for Buddhism in Japan. It houses the first Buddhist statue to come to Japan, attracting millions of pilgrims and tourists annually. The area around the architectural masterpiece is filled with artisanal shops and traditional eateries, offering an authentic Japanese experience. North of the city centre, discover Togakushi, a forested mountain area, home to impressive shrines and the famed Ninja school and museum.

Nagano City
Yudanaka Onsen

Still maintaining the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese hot spring resort, Yudanaka Onsen dates back centuries. Hot spring onsens remain an important part of the area’s culture, with a wealth of bath houses to choose from. The charming resort is characterised by cobbled streets, authentic ryokans and gourmet eateries serving exceptional Japanese banquets.

Yudanaka Onsen
Jigokudani Monkey Park

Yudanaka is perhaps most renowned for its proximity to the fantastic Jigokudani Monkey Park, a volcanic area home to Japan’s famous snow monkeys (or Japanese macaques) who bathe in the park's natural hot springs. The park is accessed by a scenic and easy 30-minute stroll from the car park. Please note that even though these social monkeys are accustomed to humans, they are still wild and uncontained. As such, it cannot always be guaranteed that they will be at the hot springs.

Jigokudani Monkey Park
Mountain Adventures

Often dubbed the ‘Roof of Japan’, the Nagano region is home to Japan’s Northern and Central Alps (and part of the Southern Alps), attracting skiers, mountaineers and adventurers. Matsumoto is a hillside city cited as the ‘Gateway to the Alps’, overlooked by striking mountains that offer exceptional skiing in a range of resorts. Of course, skiing isn’t the only way to spend a day in the mountains. Other winter activities include snowmobiling, sledding and unwinding in an onsen, while cycling, hiking, river rafting and canoeing across mountain lakes can be enjoyed when snow is scarce.

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