[2025 Karuizawa Stay] Travel Guide for Karuizawa Prince Hotel West (Updated Apr)

# Self-driving tour #karuizawa #karuizawa cloud field pool #self-driving #100 ways to travel Karuizawa is a very dreamy area. Travelers who have been here will always fall in love with it. This time we arranged a two-day self-driving tour. We started from Tokyo. We rented a car in the morning and it took about three hours to drive there. We first went directly to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza to buy good things and dine, and then we checked into the hotel directly and enjoyed it. Hotel facilities. Karuizawa Prince Hotel has many room types and cabins, and there is also a ski resort in winter. In fact, just visiting here is enough. The next day we will go to the must-see Kumbaba Pond, a dreamy lake; finally we will end the trip by going to the Karuizawa Anton Museum of Art and the residence of Meiji Emperor Izawa. I recommend it to everyone~ #MeijiEmperorIzawaxingsho #Andong Museum of Art #Prince Shopping Plaza

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West, located in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, is an all-season resort destination. With its rich natural landscapes and diverse activity facilities, visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the year, whether it's cherry blossoms in spring, a summer retreat, autumn foliage, or winter skiing. The hotel offers a variety of accommodation options, including comfortable double rooms, luxurious suites, and standalone cottages to meet the needs of different travelers. In 2021, the hotel underwent a comprehensive renovation and introduced the new hot spring facility 'MOMIJI HOT-SPRING,' allowing guests to experience ultimate relaxation while enjoying the natural scenery. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is just a two-minute walk from the hotel, featuring numerous brand stores and restaurants, making it a paradise for shopping and food enthusiasts. The hotel's surrounding gardens offer different sceneries throughout the year, with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and winter snow. Karuizawa Prince Hotel West not only provides a comfortable accommodation environment but also boasts rich natural landscapes and diverse activity facilities. Whether it's a family trip, a romantic getaway, or a gathering with friends, this place ensures an unforgettable vacation.

The Prince Hotel in Karuizawa is very large, and you have to exit from the north exit to reach the street. This time I booked a cabin on the west side🏡 The house is a bit old, and has the spaciousness that is unique to older houses. The two of us lived in a two-bedroom, one-living room, three bathrooms, and six beds 😂 but no matter which side we slept on, there was no socket at the head of the bed, which was really inconvenient. The cabin is in the forest so there are bugs in every bathtub 🙈 When you wake up in the morning, you can see the small houses scattered in the valley. The light and shadow of the forest shine into the room through the window, which is very nice. And if you can get up and take a walk, there is a small lake nearby with really beautiful scenery, which is great for taking photos. However, you need to leave enough time to check out, because you need to take a car to the hotel front desk and then take a bus to the station. During the check-out peak period, there are often not enough cars and you need to wait for twenty minutes. 📍Karuizawa Press Home 1016-87 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku County, Nagano Prefecture #JapanHotels #OverseasTravel #Karuizawa #JapanTravel #Hotel #Hotels

Stayed at Karuizawa Prince Hotel West 🏨 My first experience in a cottage. It felt like I was surrounded by wood 🪵 and somehow I felt strangely warm. Karuizawa has a lot of advantages. There are many accommodations, a ski resort ⛷, a bowling alley, a spa, and a hot spring facility ♨️. And it's attractive that there is a shopping plaza near the station. It's a Prince Grand Resort 🤴 The only drawback is that it's cold, but the location has the best of both worlds! #tripmemory2022 #Karuizawa #PrinceHotel #Skiing #HotSpring

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West. We had the chance to see the newly renovated rooms!! The warmth of wood fills the room with a relaxing atmosphere. I love this atmosphere!!! There's even a terrace, so you can experience the nature of Karuizawa to the fullest! #luxuryhotel

📍Karuizawa Prince Hotel West Coworking Room H1T Work here in the morning after your stay💻 Available for members. There is also a telework plan for those staying at Prince Hotel! #luxuryhotel

📍Karuizawa Prince Hotel Chinese Cuisine Tohri We had a course meal. The chef's freshly prepared food was luxurious🍴 Each dish was well seasoned. The food was highly refined, recreating the authentic taste. #luxuryhotel

Karuizawa Prince Hotel is very close to the railway station, with convenient transportation. For meals, you can go to the nearby Prince Shopping Plaza, where there are many choices! Not to mention shopping! If you are interested, you can rent a bicycle to travel around, there are many secret places! 🌺🌸🌼🌻 #hotelcation #hotelcation #Christmas

🛏️ Accommodation experience sharing: West Building Deluxe Terrace Twin Room This time we stayed in the Deluxe Twin with Terrace room in the West Building. The overall experience can be described as: peaceful, comfortable, and full of holiday feeling! 🌿 As soon as you enter the room, you will be attracted by the large windows and private terrace. Outside the window is a whole green forest, with a wide view and super fresh air. It is really healing to drink a cup of hot tea or coffee on the terrace in the morning ☕🍃. The room is larger than an average double room, so there is no pressure to spread out the luggage. There is also a small sofa + coffee table that can be used as a mini lounge area. 👍 Advantages summary: - Bonus points for the terrace: you can sit out and relax, which is super therapeutic when the weather is good. - The room is fully equipped with heating and air purifier, so it is not dry even in winter. - Comfortable beds: The two single beds are large and comfortable to sleep on. - Good sound insulation: Even if there are many people, they will not be disturbed. ⚠️ The shortcomings should also be clearly stated: - Inconvenience in skiing and moving around: Although the hotel’s main attraction is Ski-in Ski-out, it is actually quite a distance from West Building A to the ski resort, and the hotel has a rule that you cannot walk around wearing snowshoes or dragging snow bags. For skiers, it is not very convenient to carry equipment back and forth. - Baths are normal: Although you can use the public baths in the West Building for free, they are actually just hot spring pools and do not contain hot spring ingredients. Even in the non-snow season, there are still a lot of people and the experience is pretty average. - Prices are high: Even in the spring snow season (February), the price is still more than HK$3,000 per night. Considering the facilities and convenience, the CP value is not high, so you need to consider whether your budget is sufficient. 💰 Room types and prices for reference (taking the 2025 winter/spring snow season as an example) - West Building Standard Twin Room: The most basic room type with simple facilities and prices starting from approximately HKD 2,500. - West Building Deluxe Terrace Twin Room: with terrace, large space, price is about HKD 3,200-3,800. - East Building Superior Twin Room: next to the ski resort, ski-in/ski-out, price around HKD 3,500-4,500. - Forest Cabin (2 people): Single-family cabin with forest view, price is about HKD 3,800-4,800. - Hot Spring Cabin (with private bath): High privacy, great holiday feeling, price around HKD 5,000-6,000. 🏨 How to choose between the West Building, East Building, and Cabin Area? If you are visiting Karuizawa for the first time or are a shopping enthusiast: The West Pavilion would be a relatively convenient choice. It is closest to the station and only a few minutes' walk to Prince Outlet. It has strong living functions and is very convenient for shopping and finding restaurants. The room rates are generally moderate for hotels. Some rooms, like the deluxe terrace room we stayed in this time, also offer forest views, giving you a holiday feel. If you are a "skiing enthusiast" or "skiing beginner": The East Hall would be the ideal choice. It is close to the ski resort and has a connecting passage that allows you to ski in and out directly. It is very convenient to rent ski equipment, buy ski tickets and take classes. Moreover, the facilities are relatively new, making it more modern to live in. Whether you are bringing your children to learn skiing or you go to the ski resort every day, choosing the East Hall will save you a lot of trouble, but the facilities will be relatively old. If you are a traveler who wants to relax, soak in hot springs, and enjoy a slow life: The cabin area would be your dream option. This is a single-family house surrounded by forests, quiet and private. Some room types even have private hot spring pools. It is really relaxing to soak in the hot springs at night and look at the forest during the day. However, it is quite far from the main hall, so you have to walk a bit in the winter, and the price is a bit higher, so it is suitable for people who want to treat themselves. 🎒 Summary This time I stayed in the West Building Deluxe Terrace Twin Room. The room itself was good, the terrace view was a plus, and the living functions were also convenient. But if you are a traveler who skis every day, it will be a bit tiring to move your equipment back and forth from the West Pavilion to the ski resort. In addition, the price is relatively high, so it is recommended to make a decision after weighing your budget and needs. If you value the view, tranquility, and convenience for walking, then this room type will be a comfortable choice✨ #GlobalTravel Karuizawa Skiing Japan Japan Travel

#HotelReview A ski resort that can be reached in an hour from Tokyo [Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort] Even though it's convenient, it's tiring if you go for a day trip💦 We'll introduce you to a hotel that's perfect for such people😁 📍Location: 1016-87 Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture ■13 minutes walk from the south exit of Karuizawa Station (Free circular bus available, approximately every 30 minutes) ■1 hour by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Warm atmosphere with the warmth of wood Renovated and new in 2021 Onsen, gym, and convenience store available 💰Price per person: 21,000 yen (New building with breakfast for 4 people per room) ︎︎👍GOOD points: Ski rental area on site You can take a bath in the hot spring after skiing Pizza-La delivery available The convenience store on site is fun The breakfast buffet is delicious 👎BAD points: It's crowded if you use it on a public holiday Bus timetables are hard to read 📝Overall rating: ★★★★★+α/5

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〖 Karuizawa Prince hotel West ◌𓈒𓐍 〗 Stay here for your first trip to Karuizawa🚙💨 A resort hotel with beautiful seasonal nature❄️ Karuizawa Shopping Plaza is just a 2-minute walk away, so you can enjoy shopping as well as a variety of activities such as golf and skiing⛳️ 📷3 ⇰The view from the large windows is as beautiful as a painting🖼️ I'd like to see a snow-covered landscape someday❄️ 📷7-9 ⇰The breakfast is recommended as it has many varieties and is all delicious˖* The soft omelettes made in front of you are a must-try🍳 There is a wide variety of bread🥐, and there was even a cute panda🐼 bread꙳⋆ ☞ 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏……………… ⚑ Karuizawa Prince Hotel West 　@karuizawaprincehotel 　1016-87 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-cho, 　Kitasaku-gun, Nagano, Japan [Rooms] 　West Twin Room 1-3 people [Beds] 　2 permanent beds + 1 sofa bed [Access] 　🚃 JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Get off at Karuizawa Station, Take the free shuttle bus from the south exit of Karuizawa Station 🐾About 12 minutes walk 🚙Parking 1,000 yen per night ః◌꙳✧ంః◌꙳✧ంః◌꙳✧ంః◌꙳✧ంః◌꙳✧ #Karuizawa Prince Hotel #I want to connect with people who like hotels #I want to connect with people who like traveling #Karuizawa Hotel #Karuizawa Trip #Accommodation Trip

I stayed at a wonderful hotel🏨 in Karuizawa, which I visited in July, so I would like to introduce it to you😊 ✨Karuizawa Prince Hotel West✨ If you have been to Karuizawa, you may know that this hotel is adjacent to the Karuizawa Outlet! The Prince Hotel is also very large, and there is even a shuttle bus to all the hotels😳 The West was about a 5-minute walk from the shopping plaza, so it was convenient to go there on foot! The room was in the newly built annex area, so it was a little far💦, but the room was amazing‼ ️ Anyway, it was spacious, clean, and comfortable🥰 There was also a terrace, and the view was amazing❣️ When I went there, I was very soothed by the early summer forest🌲, but I would definitely like to go again in the autumn leaves season🍁 This time, we were staying with 3 people, so we were looking for a 3-bedroom room, and this room was perfect for 2 to 4 people! We went by Shinkansen, but it was close to the station and it was no problem even if we didn't have a car! By the way, we were also able to use the hot springs ♨️ The breakfast was really delicious 😋 We also had cake 🍰 during cafe time, and it looked beautiful and was delicious ❤️ The "apple pudding" we bought as a souvenir was also delicious 😍 This is a hotel I'd like to stay at again when I go to Karuizawa 🤗 📍Address: 1016-87 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture ■By train A shuttle bus runs from the south exit of Karuizawa Station every 30 minutes (depending on the time of day) between 7:30 and 21:00. (Free ride) Karuizawa Station South Exit → Karuizawa Prince Hotel East → East Forest Hot Spring (hot spring facility) → Karuizawa Prince Hotel West → The Prince Karuizawa *The reverse route is also available. #Karuizawa #Karuizawa Trip #Karuizawa Hotel #Karuizawa Prince Hotel West #0 Yen Travel Autumn

#Karuizawa#hotel#adolescence Environment/Facilities - The Prince Hotel (West Building) located next to Karuizawa Station has a large area, a small gym, good hot spring facilities, and an outdoor area. An additional charge of 2000 per use is required. Staying in a log cabin is cute, but too retro. At night, the chirping of insects outside helps you fall asleep. The room is really cozy and big enough. Features - Just across the outlet, about 10 minutes walk, huge. It is only suitable for playing around and is totally unsuitable for adolescent children. Because there is nothing to do. Price per person: about HK$1,100-1,200 per person, excluding breakfast. In addition, the hotel buffet is 9,000 yen per person plus 18% at your own expense. There aren't many choices and it's relatively expensive. The whole area is only suitable for shopping and having fun. Rating: Service is average.

Going to Karuizawa in summer is the best place to escape the heat. The air here is exceptionally fresh, the environment is clean, quiet, and far away from the hustle and bustle. You can walk around the cabin during the day and watch the starry sky at night. It is a hotel for vacation in the forest🍃🍃🍃 Suitable for self-driving tours and free travel. It is very close to the outlet and the station. There are golf carts to and from the East Hall. Although the price is a bit high, overall, it is highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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Let's talk about it first. This 3-day and 2-night trip to Karuizawa was extremely exciting. Why do you say that? Because the weather forecast is different every day when you leave, each TV station is also different. Some say it will snow heavily, some say it won't snow, but in the end it can even go from melting snow almost no snow to become an all-white world of heavy snow. The atmosphere is immediately upgraded and it's March! This time I chose the cabin is really an excellent enjoyment Although the Prince Hotel ordinary hotel is next to the main hotel super convenient but going to the wild to stay in the cabin is unique flavor and the eastern area is more expensive than the western area but the eastern area is actually close to the hotel is not like the deep mountains but the western area is 10-12 minutes away from the hotel but can take the hotel bus free to arrive We checked in the Japanese waiter happened to meet not very English I will only n3 within Japanese but he only told me can take the bus but in the end it turned out in the hotel there is a shortcut to the western cabin The cabin is very big with 4 beds The house has two large rooms 2 beds on each side 1 toilet 1 bathtub family style double couple style are completely the best enjoy no need to wait for the toilet also has ample privacy in the room with heating staff has helped you adjust to drop to a certain temperature automatic air out to keep the suitable temperature The basic needs in the room are all the most notable is that although I went to -10 degrees - positive 5 degrees in the summer more than 10 degrees the refrigerator in the room is definitely cold enough Unlike many luxury hotel refrigerators can not snow things why say refrigerator because Karuizawa restaurants are basically 10-7 up to 10-9 so there is a chance you are hungry and no 24-hour convenience store unless you drive a little further to find so buying food back to the hotel is definitely important Bathroom equipment is normal and the water temperature is definitely adjustable so you can take a bath The chalet opens the door and walks 1-2 minutes away with some small ponds The lake is even more beautiful in the white world… There are even ducks swimming when there is no snow Walk from the cabin to the hotel building and transfer to the hotel bus for about 10-12 minutes to reach the ski resort 8 minutes to the outlet Very convenient A warm reminder if you do not count 100-200 yuan definitely buy breakfast because the restaurant opens too late in the morning you can not find anything to eat Dinner recommends you to outlet foodcount there 1000-2000yen to eat outlet restaurants on average to 1800-5000 and quality is secondary It is also worth mentioning that there are umbrellas in the outlet in the hotel room in the park to provide you with convenience in different locations encountered heavy snow and heavy rain can also have umbrellas very courteous A final reminder that Karuizawa Ski Resort contains real snow days are December-early March other days are mostly completely people do snow Rating: 5/5 Surround view: 5/5 Transportation: 3.5/5 #Karuizawa #Register a hotel sleeper#

It is a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Station, and a free shuttle is available from the station. [Recommended: ★★★★★] All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, an electric kettle with green tea bags, yukata and toothbrush sets for each person, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. You can relax with a spa treatment during your stay. You can also rent bicycles and ski equipment, and use the on-site coin laundry. You can enjoy tennis, table tennis, bowling, and skiing and snowboarding in winter. The log house is surrounded by green trees, and it is very relaxing to take a walk and breathe in the fresh air. [Sightseeing spots around the hotel] JR Karuizawa Station is a 70-minute Shinkansen ride from JR Tokyo Station, and Karuizawa Prince Hotel West is a 10-minute drive from Kumoba Pond and a 25-minute drive from Shiraito Falls. [Hotel address] 1016-87 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 389-0102 #Accommodation report #Winter trip #Karuizawa