横川车站 (群马县) × 桧木香疗愈住宿客房和设施评价高的酒店·日式旅馆

In early autumn in Karuizawa, I was able to enjoy delicious cuisine in a quiet setting. I arrived a little early, before 3:00 p.m., tired from the drive, but the welcome drink was nicely chilled, and the florentines left in the room were crisp and delicious. Although it was close to central Karuizawa, it was a lovely auberge with an attractive exterior, surrounded by forest and offering a calm, peaceful atmosphere. Inside, while the doors, windows, and other fittings had a classic style, everything was kept clean and there were no issues with usability; the furniture and small decorative touches were also charming. The lamp-style lighting fixtures were lovely but slightly dim—I would have appreciated an extra light for reading. For dinner, I had hoped to dine at Pyrenees among the two restaurants available, but it was closed that day, so I chose French cuisine at the main building instead. It was a French course with subtle Japanese influences and priced on the higher side at JPY 22,000. The main dish was duck (a bit early for the season), though there may be room for further refinement in its preparation; however, it paired beautifully with the wine selected for me. Dessert consisted of two elaborate dishes featuring seasonal fruit. Considering this attentive service as part of the experience (and given that prices have risen everywhere over this past year), I felt the cost was understandable. The bathroom had a Western style with a separate shower booth and was well equipped overall; however, as someone of smaller build—and over 70—I found some aspects slightly concerning: the tub floor felt slippery underfoot, the bathtub sides were high to step over without anything to hold onto. I would appreciate it if more consideration could be given to elderly guests. Overall, it had an elegant and relaxing atmosphere.

We stayed in a Courtyard Deluxe Twin Room with a balcony. The autumn leaves had not yet turned, but we were blessed with clear weather and felt soothed by the dappled sunlight on the balcony. The room felt spacious, and after taking an early-morning stroll around Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza and returning, we cut the limes prepared in the cabinet and enjoyed them with Perrier, relaxing until checkout. We booked a plan with breakfast included and could choose room service, but we were told the half-buffet style offered more variety, so we went to the restaurant and chose Eggs Benedict as our main dish. The SILENT SPA (men’s bath) was quiet—perhaps because of the time of day—and just as its name suggests, we were able to unwind in a calm atmosphere under softly dimmed lighting. Also, since we traveled by train, the shuttle service to/from Karuizawa Station was extremely helpful.