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Koya Backpackers, hotel in Karuizawa

Offering views of the mountain, Koya Backpackers is located in Karuizawa, 5 km from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a shared bathroom.

This place is perfect for a few days getaway in the mountains! Really lovely hosts (Yusuke and his wife) and beautifully done up building. Yusuke gave great itinerary suggestions and safety and transport tips, and hosted an epic bonfire for the guests too. Nice communal feel, well maintained and clean facilities. On-site restaurant as well with delicious food makes it easy to sort out dinner plans! Arigatō gozaimasu!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
180 reviews
Pension Candytuft, hotel in Karuizawa

A 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Candytuft offers simple Western-style rooms with heated floors. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Everything
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
67 reviews
ペンションカパルア軽井沢, hotel in Karuizawa

Situated in the highland resort area and a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, ペンションカパルア軽井沢 is a Hawaiian-themed accommodation featuring original New Hawaiian cuisine.

Thank you so much for your hospitality and kind act to send me my forgotten goods!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
210 reviews
Bellscabin Guesthouse, hotel in Karuizawa

Situated around a 15-minute stroll away, or 900 metres from Naka-Karuizawa Station, the completely non-smoking Bellscabin Guesthouse provides cosy rooms in bold colours and free WiFi throughout.

The hosts were very helpful and nice. The breakfast was delicious and filling, I really liked the apple juice. I prefer peace and quite , so I really liked the location, away from the hustle and bustle. Free water and tea. You can bring your own food, fridge, common space. There are also small lockers for your non-valuable stuff. There's a reading room/luggage room where you can place your large suitcases, pack/unpack which reduces the need for people with big bags to unpack/pack inside the room. Bonus : There were fireworks around that area on the day I stayed and can see it from the guesthouse :)
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
436 reviews
Karuizawa Sunny Village - Vacation STAY 57947v, hotel in Karuizawa

Situated in Karuizawa in the Nagano region, with Karuizawa Station and Karuizawa Station Building Memorial nearby, Karuizawa Sunny Village - Vacation STAY 57947v offers accommodation with free private...

The nature surrounding the log cabins is truly sublime! The staff were friendly and polite. The cabin has everything to stay well.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
19 reviews
Cottage&Pension Love Thirty, hotel in Karuizawa

Offering quiet street views, Cottage&Pension Love Thirty is an accommodation located in Karuizawa, 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park and 5.3 km from Karuizawa Station.

Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
73 reviews
Grass Hopper, hotel in Karuizawa

Completely non-smoking, surrounded by gardens and offering free Wi-Fi throughout, Grass Hopper is 5 minutes from Shinano-Oiwake Train Station via the free shuttle.

Oh my god, where to start? This place is FANTASTIC! We arrived in off season at what I think is a ski lodge, but Karuizawa is a fantastic place to visit in summer. The building is so cute and the rooms are lovely, the setting is fantastic, and the owner, Suzuki (I hope I got your name right!) is lovely. She offered to take us up and down from the nearby station if we needed (although it's also possible to walk), and went to great pains to make our stay as comfortable as it could be. They even have a cute cat!
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
48 reviews
Foresta Karuizawa 1, hotel in Karuizawa

Featuring inner courtyard views, Foresta Karuizawa 1 offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 14 km from Honmachi Machiyakan.

Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
19 reviews
Estivant Club, hotel in Karuizawa

Featuring free WiFi, Estivant Club is situated in Tsumagoi, 20 km from Manza Hot Spring. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and features a TV.

Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
43 reviews
Astuto Riders House, hotel in Karuizawa

Set in Annaka, Astuto Riders House is a historic homestay that offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes and a garden.

Owner is American that married Japanese lady, so can communicate perfectly, and heart a lot of stories of the area. Owner is very kind and drive ne to a public onsen of great quality but very low price. This obsen is only accessible by car. Right on Nakasendo Great value for the money
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
20 reviews
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 181 reviews
    This place is perfect for a few days getaway in the mountains! Really lovely hosts (Yusuke and his wife) and beautifully done up building. Yusuke gave great itinerary suggestions and safety and transport tips, and hosted an epic bonfire for the guests too. Nice communal feel, well maintained and clean facilities. On-site restaurant as well with delicious food makes it easy to sort out dinner plans! Arigatō gozaimasu!
    Smith
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 181 reviews
    Awesome spot! Yusuke is a great host and the house is very beautiful and traditional. You can find everything you need and the japanese breakfast which is made by Yusukes wife is so delicious! We would definitely come back!!!
    Nico
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 181 reviews
    Great host who gave us tips for our stay and looked after us like we were old friends. Convenient location, immaculately clean and great meals on offer.
    Zachary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £203.12
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 506 reviews
    Lovely room, clean linens and bathroom and great staff! Would love to stay again and try the breakfast next time! Chris would also recommend nice restaurants and bakeries nearby - locals know best (can’t really trust Google at a tourist spot).
    Yiqing
    Young couple