Ancient Hotel Asama Karuizawa

This cozy Accommodation surrounded by forest is perfect for anyone who wants to relax in peaceful silence without worrying about time. Every dish was delicious, and they went above and beyond to accommodate my personal requests. I am truly grateful and deeply moved. All the staff were very kind, and their warm hospitality made this trip especially memorable. Thank you very much.

An ideal Hotel for enjoying a relaxed, luxurious time surrounded by nature, away from the bustle of the station area and Old Karuizawa. I had wanted to stay here for some time because of its high Reviews, and now I understand why everyone rates it so highly. Recently, several new Hotels have opened in Karuizawa and we tried a few, but none made us want to return overall. This was our first stay here, and everything was wonderful—the atmosphere throughout the property, the Room, the large public bath, the meals, and the warm hospitality from the staff. I’m truly grateful to have found this Hotel. Even my husband, who is usually very critical, seemed to love it.The cuisine by the head chef with a background in Japanese cooking was truly artful and full of surprises, bringing out the best in seasonal ingredients. The homemade ginger ale was rich and pleasantly spicy—my favorite. The cold-brew coffee extracted over time was also bold and paired perfectly with wasanbon sweets. Each dish reflects a Japanese spirit: simple in appearance yet carefully crafted inside, with outstanding flavor.The hot water had a silky texture, and the slightly cooler indoor bath was perfect for soaking slowly.Above all else, I believe this Accommodation’s greatest charm is the attentiveness of its staff. Even at other luxury Hotel chains these days there are more foreign staff members whose Japanese is excellent; however, that uniquely Japanese sense of consideration and anticipation feels distinctive to Japan’s service culture.When I can make time again, I would love to stay here to refresh myself. It’s also something I look forward to being able to choose Rooms with different character each time we visit. Thank you very much for taking such good care of us—it became a wonderful summer holiday.