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Spend your time in Karuizawa, embraced by the green breeze and sunlight flowing through the birch-lined paths. Enjoy the serene beauty of nature throughout the seasons with attractions like Mount Asama, Onioshidashi Park, Shiraito Falls, and Shiozawa Lake. Engage in seasonal activities such as tennis, golf, horseback riding, skiing, cycling, or trekking. For a stay that matches this luxurious resort destination perfectly—welcome to "Cypress Karuizawa."

For over a century, the historic Karuizawa area has been celebrated as an international resort destination, exuding elegance and charm. The expansive gardens surrounding Hotel Kajima no Mori still vividly preserve this timeless beauty. Delicate blooming flowers, cheerful chirping birds, and adorable families of squirrels... The abundant nature here invites visitors into a world of serene relaxation.

Kyu-Karuizawa is one of Japan’s leading resort destinations—a relaxing forest retreat for adults, set amid beautiful nature and refined culture. At Hotel Harvest Kyu-Karuizawa, nestled in this serene setting, you can enjoy deep relaxation and a luxurious stay.

Renovated in August 2025, the entire property has been transformed into a new haven with luxurious rooms. All rooms are spacious 45㎡ suites with terraces, offering a serene retreat nestled in a tranquil forest. Each room's terrace provides a view of the beautiful pond in the courtyard. Choose from rooms with private saunas to soothe your travel fatigue, pet-friendly rooms to enjoy with your beloved dog, or open and airy maisonette-style accommodations. The facility also features a Japanese sake bar, "Onza Bar," where you can indulge in carefully selected premium sake, including local Shinshu specialties and Yoshikawa Brewery's "Afuri." Additionally, just a 5-minute walk away, the second restaurant "Pyrenees" offers seasonal hearth-cooked dishes prepared over a wood fire.

<Currently Hosting Sparkling Free Flow> A classic Hotel renowned for its "Gourmet French Cuisine" inspired by the blessings of Shinshu. Enjoy a new style of cuisine that delights all five senses, based on traditional French culinary techniques. Savor exquisite flavors crafted from seasonal Shinshu ingredients and experience exceptional hospitality. Special moments will enhance your gourmet stay. At the open-air bath, relax in soothing waters surrounded by soft sunlight in the morning or a star-filled sky at night. Make "Le Grand Kyukaruizawa" your perfect base for an unforgettable journey!

Karuizawa, a summer retreat nurtured by history and culture. The elegance and splendor of the old days still remain there. In such Karuizawa, a luxurious villa with only five rooms stands quietly. At Ruse Villa, surrounded by European antiques and roses or seasonal flowers, time flows serenely. The morning scent of flowers in the private garden, the blue sky at dusk, the moon and stars in the night sky... all your senses will be sharpened. Please enjoy the luxurious time that flows at Ruse Villa.

In harmony with the changing seasons and Karuizawa’s beautiful nature, we offer a refined space for guests and their beloved dogs.Enjoy a relaxing and luxurious stay.

The Ancient Hotel began its history in 2011 in the Karuizawa National Park with the concept of "Rejuvenation and Refreshment of the Soul." Amidst the vast nature that changes with the seasons, forget the daily hustle and the city's noise, and enjoy irreplaceable moments. Please relax and enjoy your stay.

Kumoba Pond, a forest where you can feel Karuizawa’s four seasons. Quietly nestled on its shore, Fufu Kyu-Karuizawa Shiyou no Mori is a small luxury resort that evokes the Karuizawa villas once admired for their beautiful, modern architecture. With designs inspired by Kumoba Pond and its tree-lined paths, spaces that reflect Karuizawa’s Western culture and history, and a terrace where time drifts by beneath dappled sunlight, you can enjoy moments of true relaxation. In the natural Onsen prepared in every room, savor the luxury of bathing as many times as you like, whenever you wish.Please note that Fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze is another “Fufu” with an entirely different concept. With different locations, guest rooms, dining, design, and Onsen experiences at each property, we invite you to explore both and enjoy a blissful resort stay in Karuizawa—a destination overflowing with charm beyond what any single place can contain.

Fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze is a small luxury resort where you can enjoy a nature-filled setting bathed in sunlight, with views of Mt. Asama. In this tranquil space—where herbs and greenery sway in the breeze from Mt. Asama—we offer moments that soothe both body and mind. Each guest room features a natural Onsen bath, paired with hot stones under the concept of “warm the body for better health,” inviting you to experience true relaxation. Spend your time in our sunlit interiors while feeling close to Karuizawa’s nature.Please note that Fufu Kyu-Karuizawa Seiyo no Mori is another “Fufu” with an entirely different concept. From location and guest rooms to dining, design, and Onsen, each offers its own distinct character—enjoy visiting both as you discover the many charms of Karuizawa and indulge in a blissful resort stay.

About a 2-minute drive from Karuizawa Station, this luxury villa with three Rooms offers 200 sqm of exclusive space in a quiet yet highly convenient location. Each of the three Rooms features a distinctive design—such as natural-toned woody interiors or stone-accented, richly textured spaces—unified in refined color tones that blend seamlessly with the surrounding nature. In the Room with an open living area, you can enjoy different ways of spending time throughout the seasons: relax on the terrace in summer, or gather around the wood-burning stove indoors in winter. In serene tranquility that frees the mind, you can savor truly enriching moments. A comfortable residence surrounded by nature, offering the ease and comfort of a Hotel suite for an unforgettable day. Unhurried time, a luxurious space designed with privacy in mind, and flexible dining options to suit your style—GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL SUITE presents a resort lifestyle made for you.

A luxury villa with two Rooms and a private floor area of 200 sqm, newly opened in a quiet setting just a short walk from the Old Karuizawa Ginza shopping street. In harmony with nature, the living and dining area is gently filled with seasonal light, and the terrace features a fire pit. It offers soothing moments that help you unwind and feel truly free from everyday life. In the fully private sauna, take time to reset your senses slowly with the heat of löyly. The jacuzzi bath and open-air relaxation ease tension in the body and leave a pleasant afterglow to your stay. At our one-party-per-day restaurant, enjoy an exceptional dinner experience featuring richly flavored Shinshu cuisine with pairings; we also offer in-Room dining or dinners at nearby restaurants—tailored to your preferences. We propose a special stay that will leave lasting memories of time spent with those who matter most.

— A Quiet Hideaway Embraced by the Forests of Karuizawa —GLAMDAY STYLE is a resort lifestyle designed for a truly captivating day.Surrender to Karuizawa’s crisp air and unhurried pace, and let yourself be gently guided into an exceptional getaway that helps you forget the everyday.All guest rooms are over 50 m² and feature an inner balcony with a fireplace.As you take in the scenery of each season, time flows in bliss—like enjoying your own moments in a second home.In our dining venue celebrating seasonal flavors, savor modern Italian cuisine crafted with abundant local ingredients from Shinshu.From stone-oven dishes baked to aromatic perfection to a morning meal where you can find your favorite plate, we offer gourmet experiences worthy of a special holiday.For time to reset both body and mind, unwind in our sauna bathed in soft light and our Onsen.After soothing away fatigue, relax in the lounge warmed by the glow of the fireplace, enjoying carefully selected drinks such as Shinshu wines and whisky as you feel time slow down.Step away from daily life for a while, and let your senses gently unfold.Your **GLAMOROUS DAY** begins here.

ESSENCE KARUIZAWA is an Accommodation nestled in the forests of Karuizawa, where every room features a private sauna.All rooms include a forest-view terrace and an open-air bathroom. Warm yourself slowly in your private sauna, then step outside and feel the fresh air while staying close to nature. This quiet bathing experience releases everyday tension and leads you into deep rest.The signature scent is designed to harmonize with Karuizawa’s nature, based on the philosophy of Tomoko Saito, a leading expert in Aroma Blending Design®. Fragrances that gently accompany shifts in time and mood softly enrich each moment of your stay. For sleep, we provide top-grade beds by Nihon Bed Co., Ltd., and recovery wear by VENEX.Dinner and breakfast are served at SHIN, supervised by Zaiyu Hasegawa of the two-Michelin-star Japanese restaurant Den. While overlooking the forests of Karuizawa, enjoy comforting dining crafted with ingredients from Nagano and carefully selected produce from across Japan.In the guest-only lounge, enjoy complimentary light snacks and drinks tailored to each time of day. Music from high-end audio equipment, gentle lighting, and the presence of the forest come together in a space that calms you simply by being there.Not adding more, but quietly opening your senses—time to return to your true self. Spend a special stay at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA and reconnect with the forests of Karuizawa.

A glamping tent quietly nestled by Kazumiga Lake in South Karuizawa, offering a perfect base for a tent life with your beloved dog. Check-in while enjoying a welcome drink at the café. After placing your luggage in the tent, how you spend your time is entirely up to you. Play at the dog run, take a stroll around the lake, enjoy a picnic on the grass, or relax with a book on the deck... Nearby, you'll find numerous day-use Onsen with natural hot spring water and golf courses. During your stay, we offer paid pet-sitting services so that while you're out exploring, your dog can enjoy running around in the dog run, taking walks, napping peacefully—fully embracing their own tent life! In the evening, savor grilled local delicacies such as Akagi beef, Fukubuta pork, and Akagi chicken along with fresh vegetables through BBQ dining. The simple seasoning enhances the flavors of these ingredients as you dine surrounded by nature's sounds and gentle lighting. Each tent is furnished with custom-made furniture to create an inviting and comfortable space for our guests.Listen to birdsong and wildlife nearby; breathe in crisp air filled with hints of trees; marvel at starry skies within reach; admire vividly colored autumn leaves... Escape from urban noise and spend an unforgettable holiday reconnecting with nature alongside your furry companion!

"HAFUMO軽井沢" is a fully rented property, allowing you to experience real life in Karuizawa without worrying about other guests.