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Karuizawa Hotel Longing House

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

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Outdoor spa tub
Japanese Western Style Forest Room Annex | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 2500 per person)
Restaurant
Exterior
Longing House in Karuizawa offers a peaceful getaway with on-site shopping, a garden, and an outdoor terrace. Guests can unwind at the spa with massages and aromatherapy or relax in rooms equipped with free WiFi. Previous visitors have given positive reviews of their stays.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
Outdoor spa tub

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you decompress. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments, detox wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Spa

Room options

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Western Style Terrace Suite, Annex | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Western Style Terrace Suite, Annex

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

One-Unit Rental Antique Cottage, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Main Building | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Main Building

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-Western Style Terrace Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Terrace Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Western Style Forest Room Annex | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Japanese Western Style Forest Room Annex

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

New Annex Barrel Sauna Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Western Style Forrest Twin, Annex

Western Style Forrest Twin, Annex | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Western Style Forrest Twin, Annex

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Japanese-Western Style Room

Standard Japanese-Western Style Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese-Western Style Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Main Building

Standard Twin Room, Main Building | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Main Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1323-522 Karuizawa, Karuizawamachi, Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, 389-0102

What's nearby

  • Karuizawa Indoor Tennis Court - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Old Karuizawa Ginza Street - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪丸山珈琲軽井沢本店 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪シェ草間 CHEZ KUSAMA - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ピレネー - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪ストーブカフェ オキザリス - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Karuizawa Hotel Longing House

Hotel near Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
A terrace, shopping on site, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Karuizawa Hotel Longing House. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, a deep-tissue massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and massage treatment rooms
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All 65 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Longinghouse
Karuizawa Longinghouse
Longinghouse
Karuizawa Longing House
Karuizawa Hotel Longinghouse
Karuizawa Hotel Longing House Hotel
Karuizawa Hotel Longing House Karuizawa
Karuizawa Hotel Longing House Hotel Karuizawa

Frequently asked questions

Is Karuizawa Hotel Longing House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Karuizawa Hotel Longing House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karuizawa Hotel Longing House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Karuizawa Hotel Longing House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Karuizawa Hotel Longing House located?

Situated in Karuizawa, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Karuizawa Indoor Tennis Court, Karuizawa Museum of History and Folklore, and Karuizawa Town Library. Kumoba Pond and Hanare-yama Hiking Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karuizawa Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Karuizawa Hotel Longing House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oi Chi Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a quiet and peaceful time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JUNWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

wai yip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is old style, no elevator, no staff service, nobody help you out for taking luggage to parking lot, not easy to take luggage upstairs. But, I like the room is very big and good styled
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHENQI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant place to stay in winter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast was amazing and the service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with private sauna and bath tab room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private bath and spacious room. Staff can speak English.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

WING MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to the Karuizawa outlet and station. The breakfast offers interesting options but taste is okay only.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great hotel at a great price.

After staying here multiple times, I can say it is always friendly, clean and well maintained. Still, westerns have to realize this hotel caters to mostly Japanese clients, and the beds reflect this, being lower and firm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay charge on first night was supposed half board . Unlike previous stays , we were told to have dinner at wine bar with a discount coupon of yen 5,000 each instead of the restaurant. Staff agreed to charge each of us (4 altogether) an additional Yen 3,000 to change to restaurant dining . It turned out that the final bill charged us an additional yen 4,000 each plus the original price of the set dinner at Yen 7,800!!! Each of us ( 4 guests) were overcharged by Yen 8,800 as compared to what the staff agreed with us !!!!!!!!!! We were overcharged by at least yen 35,200!!! Excluding tax
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was tiny and the carpet was filthy. Amenities were very limited and staff were few and very inexperienced. We were overcharged at check out and had to point out the error. Then they still charged us the wrong amount. One of the worse, if not the worse hotel we have ever stayed at, and we paid over $400 a night, no meal. We stayed at a 4 star hotel near Ginza and it was a little over $300 and included breakfast. We feel totally ripped off. Not what the ratings reflect at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you don’t know Japanese, I don’t recommend you to stay at this hotel. Staff speak no English. The dinner coupon given to us to have dinner at the restaurant next door was in Japaneses only and staff at the restaurant didn’t seem to know (we seemed don’t know too) what to do. We didn’t get to eat our dinner until 9 pm. The location is far from the train station and sightseeing spots. It is not easy to get a taxi either if you don’t have an app for local taxi. We had to walk. The facility a kind of old and the carpet was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

KAZUHISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
部屋にサウナが付いていたのは予想外でした。部屋も広く快適て食事も美味しかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

翠

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの皆様が親切でした。朝食ビュッフェをつけましたが、野菜の美味しさに驚きました。満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAZUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ありがとうございました
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rintaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
新館和洋室に泊まりました。 ・部屋は広く快適。 ・ホテル内にランドリーがなく、冷蔵庫も小さいので、長期滞在には向かない。 ・Wifiはあるが通信速度がもう少しほしい。web会議していると途切れる。 ・アメニティは充実しているが、タオルが最小限しか置いていないので、もう少し置いてほしいと思った。また、タオルを乾かす台がなく、ハンガーは数本しかなかった。
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MIKA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
レストランは雰囲気が良く　食事がとても美味しく満足でした。 貸切のお風呂も予約で入れて良かったのですが　お風呂の軽油の臭いと手桶にカビのように黒くなっているのが気になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
アメニティがロクシタンでよかった
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Toshikazu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
貸切風呂？みたいのが、全部埋まっていて入れなかったのが残念。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nobuaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
前に野菜がおいしいレストランとテレビで紹介されていたのを見て気になっていました。 紹介されていた通り、生でも焼いてあっても、野菜がとても美味しくて、感動しました。宿泊した部屋には、テラスに低温のサウナがあり、気持ちよく、ゆっくりした時間を過ごせました。 スタッフさんの丁寧な対応にも大満足でした。 次は、冬の野菜がメインな時期に家族で泊まりたいねと話しています。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ui

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
貸切風呂の数が多くて良かった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Naoki

Disliked: Cleanliness
ベッドは快適でした！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とてもよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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