Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

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Exterior
[Annex Building] Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Courtyard
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1323-980 Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0102
  • Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Annex Building] Corner Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Annex Building] Corner Wide Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

High Deluxe Twin Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

[Annex Building] Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Annex Building] Wide Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

[Annex Building] Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

[Annex Building] Family Room Wide

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Standard Double Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Royal Suite

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

[Annex Building] Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Semi Suite Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room A

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Suite Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

High Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Annex Superior Twin Room with Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Twin Room-Annex

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Karuizawa

Kyukaruizawa stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Kyukaruizawa hotel, you'll find Karuizawa New Art Museum and Old Karuizawa Ginza Street. Karuizawa Flower Museum and Karuizawa Ohga Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Karuizawa Ginza Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kumoba Pond - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station - 14 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪中国料理榮林 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Atelier de Fromage 軽井沢チーズスイーツの店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ブラッスリーシュエット - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪エンボカ軽井沢旧軽井沢店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SONORITÉ - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

3.5-star hotel near Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Karuizawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori offers 38 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Karuizawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,850 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 5 and younger who are included in the reservation.
Dinner is served at this property's restaurant KEIKI from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (last order at 7:00 PM). Guests booked in Half Board rates must order by 7:00 PM to receive dinner.
A pick-up shuttle from the Karuizawa Station is available for weekdays at 3:30 PM, and 5:30 PM. A drop-off shuttle to the Karuizawa Station is available for weekdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, 3:10 PM, and 5:10 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 4400 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 3850 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 4400 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Kyu Hotel Otowa No Mori
Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori
Kyu Otowa No Mori
Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori
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Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Karuizawa
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori to the airport?

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is 121.7 mi (169-min drive) away from the Haneda Airport (HND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

As of Jun 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori on Jun 11, 2025 start from $140.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3850 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori have a pool?

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori does not have a pool.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori have a restaurant?

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is home to Restaurant KEIKI, which features French cuisine.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori to downtown Karuizawa?

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is 2.2 mi away from Karuizawa.

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 400 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice in karuizawa
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grand hotel with spacious rooms. Excellent staff and lovely set breakfast overlooking the gardens. Good Italian restaurant on the corner a few minutes walk if you don’t choose to have their French Menu in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiko

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Everything was perfect. I’ll stay there again. Great breakfast as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gami

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
接客が素晴らしく。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel with friendly staff and beautiful facilities. Walkable to the main street. The only concern was no lift to second floor, lifting luggage up and down isn't easy especially when we have young children as well.

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is just off the main road. The staff were very nice to me even though I don't speak Japanese. I ended up adding breakfast to my stay and chose the Japanese breakfast option which was unique, fun, and tasty. When I checked out they offered me a ride to the train station in a shuttle and it was much better than walking. The hotel seems a bit older which gives it some charm, adds to the feeling that you are in a mountain town getaway. The main shopping area is about a 10 min walk, the pond is about a 10 min walk and the train station is about a 15 min walk. There are many bar and restaurant choices in the area, and the hotel itself has two restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

???

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族で泊まって、快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable!

So comfortable, cozy and clean in the room. Dinner was beautiful and great. Nice and comfortable hospitality by staff. Will re-visit at next time:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sachi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for our young family!

We were looking for a relaxing family get-away to escape the heat of Tokyo in August, and that's exactly what we got. Hotel Otowa no Mori is beautiful, is very conveniently located (while also being quiet and a bit removed from the crowds), and the staff was so helpful in arranging whatever we needed (taxis, dinner reservations, etc.).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, very good service. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

中庭もいい感じ

軽井沢情緒あふれるレトロなホテル、おもてなしも最高でした!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice older style hotel

Nice older style hotel, rooms somewhat dated but comfortable and very clean. Staff are great and accommodating. I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

European-feel Hotel in Kyu Karuizawa

Hotel is a short distance (about 10-15min walk) from the station, and in a pretty quiet part of Karuizawa mid-point between the station and the Kyu Karuizawa shopping. The hotel has two stories and no lift, but the staff were very helpful in getting our luggage to the second floor, and with most queries in general. Room is of a decent size for the area, and the hotel in general is very charming and furnished with a classic European feel. Everything was clean and comfortable, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Cute Hotel In Great Location

To quote my friend as we were pulling into the hotel, "This is so f**king cute!" It was cute indeed. Hotel staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The rooms were comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel. The main downtown area of Karuizawa can be reached by a short 10 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Wai Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel set in beautiful forest like surrounds. It is also within walking distance to Kyu Karuizawa. We would stay there again. Th
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kim Swee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

Excellent customer service. Only negative is the age of the hotel. It is old. With old age, some of the fixtures and furnishings appeared to need some refreshment. Overall, a good hotel! We had a good time staying there for 2 nights. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Traditional Japanese hotel

Very traditional Japanese type hotel. The grounds are beautiful and the service excellent. Location is also excellent; in the woods and only a short walk to Karuizawa town. The rooms however, though clean and well-maintained, are quite dated. I think this hotel caters to the older Japanese set, we noticed the nice Japanese toiletries and the brand name china in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018