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Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort

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Exterior
Traditional Japanese Style Room | Free WiFi
Exterior
Courtyard
[Annex Building] Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1323-980 Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0102
  • Place, Karuizawa New Art Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

High Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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High Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi

High Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Semi Suite Room | Free WiFi

Semi Suite Room

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

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

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

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Royal Suite | Free WiFi

Royal Suite

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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[Annex Building] Corner Wide Twin Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Corner Wide Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Corner Twin Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Corner Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Wide Twin Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Wide Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Family Room Wide | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Family Room Wide

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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[Annex Building] Family Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Traditional Japanese Style Room | Free WiFi

Traditional Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room A

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi

Suite Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi

Royal Suite Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Twin Room With One Sofa Bed-Annex

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Room With Tatami Area-Annex

  • Sleeps 5

Superior Twin Room With Sofa Bed-Annex

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Karuizawa

Located in Kyukaruizawa, Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort. This 3.5-star hotel has 38 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Karuizawa New Art Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Karuizawa Ginza Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kumoba Pond - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪沢村ロースタリー 軽井沢 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪中国料理 榮林 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quartet Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪à table - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪軽井沢チョコレート館 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
At Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a vending machine, a garden, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, children's slippers, bidets, and slippers. Refrigerators and phones are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

Restaurants on site

  • OTOWA_TEI
  • Restaurant KEIKI

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 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

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Kyu Hotel Otowa No Mori
Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori
Kyu Otowa No Mori
Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori
Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Hotel
Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Karuizawa
Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Hotel Karuizawa

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

This hotel is situated in Kyukaruizawa within a 10-minute walk of Karuizawa New Art Museum, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, and Karuizawa Flower Museum. You'll also find Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort within a short drive.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori feature a casino at the property?

No, Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a bar and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori has 2 restaurants, and serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori though service animals are welcome.

Does Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori.

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 432 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel! Clean comfortable rooms in a lovely setting, an easy walk to shops and restaurants. We especially appreciated the welcoming, friendly staff who spoke excellent English. The bar was cozy and featured amazing cocktails - the gin & tonic with "forest" syrup was my favorite (so much so that I bought a bottle of the syrup to bring home). Would absolutely recommend this hotel, and hope to visit again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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