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Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional Japanese-style building with a stone entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a covered walkway.
A wooden sign with Japanese characters and the English text "HOTEL OTOWA NISHIMORI" indicating the name of the hotel.
A room with tatami mat flooring, a bed, two chairs, a table, and a mirror.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with large windows.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and four chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $160
$145 nightly
$160 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 Shopping Plaza
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

High Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Dining

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Dining

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 211 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

High Deluxe Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a small heater.

Semi Suite Room

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A double bed with a floral patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a phone and books, and a dark headboard.

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Royal Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

Triple Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a mirror, and a television.

[Annex Building] Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for [Annex Building] Corner Wide Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

[Annex Building] Corner Wide Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

[Annex Building] Corner Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

[Annex Building] Wide Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for [Annex Building] Basic Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

[Annex Building] Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for [Annex Building] Family Room Wide

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

[Annex Building] Family Room Wide

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

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

[Annex Building] Family Room

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

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and four chairs.

Traditional Japanese Style Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Karuizawa

With a stay at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori in Karuizawa (Kyukaruizawa), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Karuizawa New Art Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Karuizawa Ohga Hall.

What's nearby

  • Karuizawa New Art Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Karuizawa Ginza Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kumoba Pond - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪ベーカリー&レストラン 沢村 旧軽井沢 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪軽井沢 川上庵 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪沢村ロースタリー 軽井沢 - ‬8 min walk
  • レストラン酢重正之
  • ‪カスターニエ (Kastanie) - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori offers 38 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Karuizawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy French cuisine at Restaurant KEIKI, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Restaurant KEIKI - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine.
OTOWA_TEI - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 474 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and cozy, and the breakfast is really good too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice in karuizawa
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shin

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

じろう

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
軽井沢ハーフマラソンの前泊でした。素泊まりで食事は不明ですが、部屋も接客も行き届いています。今度、軽井沢に行く際には食事付きで宿泊したいと思わせてくれます。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YUTAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
居心地の良いホテル
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hideo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
可愛らしい造りのホテルで、中庭も新緑で綺麗でした。朝食はフレンチトーストを頼みましたが、大変美味しかったです。スタッフも丁寧な対応でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
朝食は良かった。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
静かで緑に囲まれて気持ちの良い滞在ができました。スタッフも気配りがあって助かりました。また滞在します。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TATSUYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
エレベーターが無いのはお年寄りにはキツいかも。後は完璧です。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natsuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
受付の方達もレストランの皆さんも本当に丁寧で痒いところに手の届くおもてなしをしてくださいました。ありがとうございます。また伺いたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TORU

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。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

HIROKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
朝食はとてもよかった。 3タイプあり、充実していたし、スタッフ対応も丁寧だった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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