Name: Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori
Address: 389-0102 Nagano, Karuizawa, Karuizawa 1323-980, Japan, Karuizawa 1323-980, Nagano, 389-0102, Japan
Rating: 8.5

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

–Excellent location – show map

+80 photos

You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

About this property

The completely nonsmoking Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is located in the classy mountain resort of Karuizawa, within a 15-minute walk from JR Karuizawa Station. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning/heating facilities and a mini-bar. An electric kettle and a coffee/tea set are also available in each room. The private bathroom comes with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori Hotel, guests can take a stroll in the garden or relax with a cup of coffee on the terrace. A luggage storage service is available at the 24-hour front desk. The French Restaurant Keiki serves a variety of beautifully presented dishes, while Sumibikushiyaki Otowa-tei restaurant serves traditional Japanese dishes, featuring seasonal produces. The central shopping and dining area of Kyu-Karuizawa is a 7-minute walk away, while Kumobaike Lake is a 5-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type	Number of guests
Twin Room 2 twin beds
Deluxe Room 2 twin beds
Luxury Room 2 twin beds
Double Room 1 full bed
Triple Room 3 twin beds
Junior Suite 2 twin beds
Suite 2 full beds
Royal Suite Bedroom 1 2 full beds Bedroom 2 1 full bed
Twin Room - Annex - Check-out 10:30 2 twin beds
Superior Twin Room with Sofa Bed - Annex - Check-out 10:30 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed
Standard Twin Room with Sofa Bed - Annex - Check-out 10:30 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed
Deluxe Twin Room with One Sofa Bed - Annex - Check-out 10:30 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed
Standard Room with Tatami Area - Annex - Check-out 10:30 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds
Superior Room with Tatami Area - Annex - Check-out 10:30 2 twin beds and 3 futon beds
Superior Double Room - Annex - Check-out 10:30 1 full bed
Japanese-Style Room 2 futon beds or 1 futon bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

Facilities

Cleanliness

Comfort

Value for money

Location

Free Wifi

Guests who stayed here loved

Radovan

Slovakia

“The decoration of the hotel is very western traditional and also very fine and elegant. Breakfast has a very Austrian feel with Mozart/Beethoven and Bach music accompanying your every bite. The food itself in the restaurant is delicious - I...”

Willy

Indonesia

“Everything is great. From the front desk, room, hallway, buildings, cleanliness, just like in the picture and better.”

Aimen

Japan

“I absolutely loved this hotel and its rustic charm! The vibe of this place is indescribable. The bar was great, I absolutely loved the fireplace area. The ala carte breakfast was delicious! The room was so spacious and clean. The staff knew...”

Tamera

Japan

“Lovely atmosphere and the staff were very courteous.”

Laurel

United States

“The hotel is a trip back in time, located in a lovely wooded setting not too far from Karuizawa Station. The breakfast was very nice and the staff were extremely attentive.”

Jonathan

United States

“The location, excellent service, and ambiance make this an excellent choice for a place to stay in Karuizawa. The staff went above and beyond to help us with anything and everything, and our room was very comfortable.”

Scott

United States

“it’s a short walk to the main commercial street in Karuizawa but also feels secluded and peaceful. we left early in the morning and the kitchen prepared sandwiches for our trip!”

Ernest

Australia

“Location half way between train station and Nakasendo trail, gorgeous room, top service, walking dustance to restaurants.”

Eleanor

Australia

“Hotel with old world charm amd service, staff were attentive. Surrounds of hotel well kept and green, wonderful atmosphere. Delightful breakfast!”

Anusorn

Thailand

“The breakfast was excellent in Taste, Materials. The staff were at high standard in hospitality with top notch service mind & commitment. They think customer centric with flexibility & adaptability to meet our expectations.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site

桂姫

Cuisine
French

炭火串焼き　音羽亭

Cuisine
Japanese

House rules

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

¥10,000 per child, per night

Crib upon request

¥4,000 per child, per night

3 - 16 years

Extra bed upon request

¥10,000 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

Please note that extra charges apply to baby cots per night.

Please inform the property in advance to request an extra bed for your room. Please also indicate the correct number of guests staying at the time of booking.

A shuttle is provided during the winter on weekdays according to the following schedule. Please contact the property directly for details.

From Karuizawa Station South Exit to the hotel: 15:30 / 17:30

From the hotel to Karuizawa Station South Exit: 10:00 / 11:00 / 15:10/ 17:10

Please note that guests may be required to wait for the next shuttle if the shuttle reaches its maximum passenger occupancy.

There is no elevator and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.

Please note, check-in at 14:00 will change to 15:00 from April 2020.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.