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Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

3.5 star property
Travelers find natural serenity alongside French dining and spa treatments at this peaceful retreat in Karuizawa's woodland setting

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Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori offers a genuine escape with its tranquil garden setting. Enjoy French cuisine at two restaurants and relax at the bar. Guests appreciate free WiFi, bicycle rentals, and attentive staff ready to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Semi Suite Room | Free WiFi

Semi Suite Room

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Royal Suite | Free WiFi

Royal Suite

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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[Annex Building] Corner Wide Twin Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Corner Wide Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Corner Twin Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Corner Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Wide Twin Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Wide Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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[Annex Building] Family Room Wide | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Family Room Wide

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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[Annex Building] Family Room | Free WiFi

[Annex Building] Family Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Traditional Japanese Style Room | Free WiFi

Traditional Japanese Style Room

  • Garden view
  • 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

Twin Room-Annex

  • Sleeps 2

Annex Standard Twin Room With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Kyukaruizawa, a neighborhood in Karuizawa, is home to Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori. Karuizawa New Art Museum and Karuizawa Ohga Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Karuizawa Station Building Memorial and Alexander Shaw Memorial Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Karuizawa Indoor Tennis Court or Karuizawa Kazakoshi Park Ice Arena. Visit our Karuizawa travel guide
Map
1323-980 Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Nagano, 389-0102

What's nearby

  • Karuizawa New Art Museum featuring interior views and art
    Karuizawa New Art Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kumoba Pond showing a pond
    Kumoba Pond
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sunset in Prince Shopping plaza Karuizawa.
    Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort showing snow, mountains and landscape views
    Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station
    15 min walk

Restaurants

  • 沢村ロースタリー 軽井沢
    8 min walk
  • Atelier de Fromage 軽井沢チーズスイーツの店
    7 min walk
  • いろどりDining 彩-S･A･I-
    8 min walk
  • à table
    8 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 near Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
Located close to Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort, Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy French cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and heating

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Property amenities

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

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 4400 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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 Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori located?

Located in Kyukaruizawa, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Karuizawa New Art Museum and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Old Karuizawa Ginza Street and Karuizawa Flower Museum are also within 10 minutes. Karuizawa Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 446 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ya- Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very helpful and always warm welcome. The location is very good and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emiko

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

Hannah

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

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Verified traveler

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

Immersing in Showa retro atmosphere

The hotel is conveniently located at city center with restaurants and shops nearby. The room is spacious, tidy and clean. The building itself is in old Japan western style. It is an excellent choice to immerse myself in the Showa retro atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

David

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

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

Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

AYANA

客室は非常に綺麗で、水回りが綺麗で嬉しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Komichi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
クラシカルな雰囲気漂うこぢんまりしたホテルで可愛く、細部までこだわりが感じられる空間で心ときぼぐれる素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。 スタッフさんはどなたも明るく出迎えて下さり、気持ち良かったです。 またぜひ利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました！
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

AI

Liked: Cleanliness
とてもよかったです。 お部屋は乾燥していました。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

TORU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
母と子ども2人とはじめての旅行でしたが、親切に対応くださり母も喜んでおりました。また泊まりたいホテルです。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても雰囲気も良く、スタッフも丁寧にご対応頂き、気持ち穏やかに過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryousuke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
歴史があるという事は、建物自体も古いという事だが、かえって趣きがあり素晴らしかった。 加えて、ホテルのスタッフの方の対応が、どの方も暖かく、一泊であったがとても快適に過ごせた。 また利用させてもらいたい。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ITO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応が良く快適に過ごす子ができました。お料理も美味しかったです！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatsushiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室は最近リフォームされた様子で、大変綺麗でした。スタッフの対応も丁寧でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
サービスが素晴らしかった
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

幸子

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
勝手知ったる、軽井沢なので、クラシカルな音の森で二泊は最高の時間を過ごせました。全て外食でしたが満足の時間を過ごすことが出来ました。また行く思います。楽しい時間ありがとうです😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

masahiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
従業員の方の対応が良い
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Soichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
名門ホテルらしい雰囲気がよい
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masa

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

とてもいい雰囲気のホテル

小さな、昭和初期のような、初めて行っても懐かしい雰囲気のホテル。サービスも大げさでなく居心地が良い。軽井沢の市街地には最高のアクセス。食事も美味しい。惜しいのは、ベッドが小さく、マットレスも硬く、古いのではと思ってしまう。テンピュールでも敷いたらいいかも。部屋はやや狭い。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025