Karuizawa Nagano

An activity-filled holiday at one of Japan’s top vacation spots

Located approximately one hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train, Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway, easily accessible from central Tokyo. The clean air and beautiful natural environment soothe and heal the hearts of visitors. Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort in the green season offers a variety of activities for having fun with nature. Why not try a special way to spend your time that’s a contrast from a relaxing resort stay.

Winter Season

Activities

Zipline adventure Karuizawa

Hike through the mountains and zip downhill on a wire strung up between the trees; this activity is sure to elicit squeals of delight. With a total of six courses available, this tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. As you breathe in the Karuizawa air, enjoy another level of excitement with this thrilling activity. You’ll have a chance to practice before the tour, and all courses have a tour guide besides, so even beginners have nothing to fear! Swing through the trees like Tarzan on your own aerial adventure!

2024 Schedule April 27 (Sat) - September 29 (Sun)
Tour starting time 9:00A.M. / 12:00 Noon / 3:00P.M.
Prices
  • ● May 7 (Tue) - July 12 (Fri), and September 1 (Sun) - September 29 (Sun): ¥4,000 per tour (per person)
  • ● April 27 (Sat) - May 6 (Mon / Substitute national holiday) and July 13 (Sat) - August 31 (Sat): ¥5,000 per tour (per person)
Restrictions The following restrictions are imposed in compliance with facility safety regulations
Height: 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) or over
Weight: Over 25 kg (55 lbs) and under 100 kg (220 lbs)
Precautions *Children of elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
*Reservations required.
*Please be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes in advance.
*Participants must wear closed footwear. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Reservations Zipline adventure Karuizawa TEL: 0267-42-1202 (8:30A.M. - 4:30P.M.)

Scenic lift ride

The scenic lift ride, which ascends from the foot of the mountain to the summit, climbing approximately 215 meters in about 12 minutes, makes it easy to enjoy Karuizawa's great outdoors. From the summit of the 1,155-meter-high mountain, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the city of Karuizawa, the majestic Mt. Asama towering nearby, Mt. Akagi and Mt. Haruna, and if conditions are favorable, even the Yatsugatake range and the Northern Alps can be seen.

2024 Schedule Open from April 27 (Sat) to May 6 (Mon / Substitute national holiday), July 13 (Sat) to August 30 (Fri), and only on Saturdays and holidays only between September 7 (Sat) and September 29 (Sun).
Open Hours 8:00A.M. - 4:00P.M. (Last ride: Ascending 4:00P.M. / Descending 4:30P.M.)
Prices Round trip: Adult ￥2,000, Child ￥1,200
One way: Adult ￥1,500, Child ￥800
  • *Children's rate is from four years old to elementary school students. (Children under four years old are free of charge)
  • *Infants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • *Maximum capacity is four people for ascending carriages and two people for descending carriages.
  • *Dogs may ride the lift if housed in an appropriate carrier.

Restaurants

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West

Japanese Restaurant Karamatsu

Located on the Nakasendo Trail, the “Karuizawa Shuku” was once a bustling post station street dotted with inns, serving as a transit point along the northern land route to the Sea of Japan.
Inside the restaurant, situated in front of Karuizawa Prince Hotel West, the interior space has been completely redesigned to mimic the lively atmosphere of an ancient post station street. Here, you can enjoy Japanese seafood grilled on the restaurant's barbecue grill, Nagano Prefecture rice cooked in a feather pot, and watch live performances by chefs at the sushi bar, experiencing the charm of Japanese culinary culture.

All-day Dining Lounge / Bar Primrose

The restaurant combines the long-cultivated 'Chef's skills' from the Prince Hotel, along with ingredients from Shinshu and Karuizawa, and the essence of modern cuisine. The theme of the restaurant is 'Karuizawa's Four Seasons Scenery', where you can enjoy a diverse menu.
Additionally, there is a bar area serving a night menu, as well as a takeaway corner where you can grab your own cake.

Chinese Restaurant Tohri

This restaurant features a live kitchen where the chef demonstrates his skills right in front of you. The menu combines the four major Chinese cuisines, arranged for new tastes.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel East

All Day Dining Karuizawa Grill

The menu of oven roasted and grilled meals made with ingredients of the Shinshu region is based on the concept of "the power of the land and the blessings of Shinshu." The chef's performance in the open kitchen is one of the highlights of the dining experience.

Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Teppanyaki Breeze(SOFU)

“SOFU” is mindfully designed with motif image of cedar leaves, to complement the Japanese dining cuisine offered, utilizing fresh Shinshu local ingredients, with menu from sukiyaki, shabu-shabu to teppan-yaki.

Restaurant PORTO

Start a beautiful day having breakfast buffet here with window views of the lush surroundings. Terrace seats together with pets are available.

The Prince Karuizawa

Dining Room Beaux Sejours

Enjoy French cuisine made with the finest ingredients, along with a wide selection of vintage wines in a spacious brick-built space overlooking the majestic Mt. Asama.

Bar Windsor

Britishness is in the air in “Bar Windsor”. A warm welcome to our guests, and we have comfortable counter seating arranged for single guest, to enjoy relaxed solo-drinking moment. We offer a wide range of the world’s finest labels, please enjoy our premium menu and classy ambience at its best.

Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel

Dining Bloom

This restaurant offers all-day dining with a view of majestic Mt. Asama through a large panoramic window, and cuisine that combines ingredients produced by the land and climate of Shinshu.

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Accommodation

The Prince Villa Karuizawa

Enjoy your relaxing time in a high quality rental villa with courteous hotel service.

The Prince Karuizawa

Great hospitality and luxurious ambience for our most privileged guests.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel East

The hotel provides guests with a relaxing environment and rejuvenating retreat in our “Forest Hot-spring and Spa”.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West

Hotel offers conducive environment with all types of function halls and meeting rooms, best catered to guests planning to hold events. Good selection of restaurants includes Japanese, Chinese and buffet-style cuisine.

Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel

Located on a hill in Minami-Karuizawa, away from the bustle of the Karuizawa Station area, all rooms at this resort hotel have balconies and a magnificent view of Mount Asama.

Hot Springs

Momiji Hot-Spring

Enjoy a healing interlude in the spacious indoor bath with large glass windows, where you can feel the changing of the seasons, and in the outdoor bath where you can see the vivid autumn leaves in the fall.
※Momiji Hot-Spring and Fitness Room are for the exclusive use of guests staying at Prince Hotel West, The Prince Karuizawa, and The Prince Villa Karuizawa. These facilities are not available for guests staying in Prince Hotel East and East Cottage.

Forest Hot-Spring

The hot spring bathing facilities utilize natural hot springs directly extracted from underground at the hotel. You can enjoy indoor bath, outdoor bath, and steam sauna. You can also enjoy views of the beautiful forest changing with the seasons.
The refreshing scent of nature and the gentle natural hot springs allow you to spend a comfortable and enjoyable time.
※FOREST HOT-SPRING - only opened to stay-in guest from Karuizawa Prince Hotel East, The Prince Karuizawa, The Prince Villa Karuizawa.

Breeze in Plateau HOT-SPRING

Breeze in Plateau, a hot spring building with a spectacular view of Mt. Asama. It takes about 1 minute by monorail from the hotel to the onsen building. The smooth and gentle hot spring baths will soothe away the fatigue of daily life.

Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Springs

Time passes slowly and gently, and the scenery is beautifully colored throughout the four seasons. This superb spring water gently envelops and beautifies the skin.

Shopping

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

A large outdoor shopping complex housing 240 retailers, including branded and designer labels discount stores, interior and daily goods and many more.

Kyu Karuizawa Ginza

The Kyu Karuizawa Road is visited by millions of tourists every year, who are attracted by its charms in every season. The Kyu Karuizawa Ginza Street is lined with many attractive stores. Some are venerable institutions while others are popular stores that are frequently featured in the media.

Access

By Public Transportation

By Car or Taxi

From Airport