Karuizawa Prince Hotel, a leading resort hotel in Karuizawa

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<軽井沢プリンスホテル ウエスト> Exterior view

What is Karuizawa like?

Karuizawa is a resort area easily accessible from JR Tokyo Station via the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line, which takes approximately one hour. The Old Karuizawa area, with its fashionable cafes and restaurants, the Minami-Karuizawa area with its many museums, and the nature-rich Nakakaruizawa area, are all within easy reach.
Let us introduce you to <軽井沢プリンスホテル>, a representative of such an attractive resort area.
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West

From the south exit of JR Karuizawa Station, <軽井沢プリンスホテル ウエスト>is a 10-minute ride on a pickup bus that circulates around the grounds of the Karuizawa Prince Hotel. The charm of this hotel is that it has the elegance of a Prince Hotel, yet is easily accessible. There are also many types of rooms, including twin rooms and cottage type rooms, so you can choose the room that best suits your purpose.
In late April 2021, a large-scale renovation was carried out based on the concept of "Nature-Link," and a new guest room building "PREMIUM-WING" and a hot spring building "MOMIJI HOT- SPRING "* opened.
The guest rooms and corridors are designed with trees and leaves inspired by the forests of Karuizawa, and the terraces of the guest rooms are designed to allow guests to fully experience nature.
The indoor baths offer a view of the changing seasons through large windowpanes, and the outdoor baths offer a view of Momiji Mountain with its autumn leaves in the fall.

MOMIJI HOT-SPRING" can be used free of charge only by guests staying at <軽井沢プリンスホテル ウエスト(本館)>, <ザ・プリンス 軽井沢>, and <ザ・プリンス ヴィラ軽井沢>. A separate bath tax is required.
Deluxe Terrace Twin
MOMIJI HOT-SPRING
<軽井沢プリンスホテル ウエストへのご宿泊> We recommend that you make reservations for the Karuizawa Prince Hotel with the JR East View Dynamic Rail Package!
Karuizawa Prince Hotel West (Karuizawa Prince Hotel official website)

Karuizawa Prince Hotel East

It is located adjacent to Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza <軽井沢プリンスホテル イースト>. It is also close to the Karuizawa Prince Hotel ski resort, making it an attractive location with easy access to everywhere you need to go.
The rooms are designed in the image of beautiful and tranquil Karuizawa and incorporate motifs of trees and leaves, giving you a peaceful feeling as if you are one with the forest.
In the main building, there is a "Forest Hot Spring "* that uses natural hot spring water pumped from the grounds, allowing guests to enjoy an indoor bath, outdoor bath, and steam sauna.

Forest Hot Spring" is available only to guests staying at <軽井沢プリンスホテル イースト>, <ザ・プリンス 軽井沢>, and <ザ・プリンス ヴィラ軽井沢>. A separate bath tax is required.
Forest Twin Room
Forest Hot Spring
<軽井沢プリンスホテル イーストへのご宿泊>We recommend that you make a reservation with " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package "!
Karuizawa Prince Hotel East (Karuizawa Prince Hotel Official Website)

The Prince Karuizawa

The flagship of Prince Hotel, a high-class hotel based on the concept of "a special hospitality space where guests who know what they value can truly relax. < The・ Prince Karuizawa>All of the rooms offer views of the golf course and Mount Asama, which rises behind the golf course. The hotel's facilities include the Library Cafe Rindo and Bar Windsor, which are recommended for guests who wish to enjoy a relaxing, high-quality stay.
In July 2025, some rooms and the restaurant will be renovated, and the Executive Lounge and Fitness Center will be newly established and fully reopened. You can enjoy a comfortable holiday in a newly reborn space.
Executive Twin Room
Executive Lounge
< The・ Prince Karuizawa >is recommended to make a reservation with " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package "!
The Prince Karuizawa ( JR East View Dynamic Rail Package Prince Hotel official website)

The Prince Villa Karuizawa

The <ザ・プリンス ヴィラ軽井沢>combines the functionality of a vacation home with hotel services. Surrounded by the rich nature of Karuizawa, you can enjoy "Karuizawa time" in the picturesque nature of the four seasons, letting the whispers of the wind and the rustle of the forest soothe you.
At the "Center House," a facility exclusively for guests of The Prince Villa Karuizawa, guests can freely enjoy breakfast, light meals, and beverages during their stay.
The rooms have a total floor space of 102 m2 and are very spacious, giving you a great sense of openness. Kitchen space, an induction cooker, and a large refrigerator/freezer are provided, making them ideal for long-term stays.
The hotel also offers a full range of activities, as guests can use rental bicycles, tennis courts, bowling, play at the Karuizawa Prince Hotel golf course, and ski lift tickets for free* as part of their stay privileges.

<ザ・プリンス 軽井沢>Similar to the "Karuizawa Prince Hotel Guest Service Center Smile Concierge" located at the south exit of JR Karuizawa Station offers services such as temporary baggage storage and delivery to your room.

Fees will be charged separately. Please contact <軽井沢プリンスホテル>for details.
Center House
Example of a room
< The・ Prince Villa Karuizawa >is recommended to make a reservation with " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package "!
The Prince Villa Karuizawa (Karuizawa Prince Hotel official website)
<軽井沢プリンスホテル> We hope you enjoyed our introduction of the "MORI LIVING" and the "MORI LIVING" by each of the three hotels. The charm of <軽井沢プリンスホテル>is that it can be used for any occasion, whether you want a casual stay or a luxurious stay, a family trip, a group of friends, or a couple.
Karuizawa can be enjoyed any time of the year: fresh greenery in spring, a summer getaway in summer, autumn leaves at Kumoba Pond in fall, and skiing at the Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort in winter.

Visit Karuizawa and <軽井沢プリンスホテル>to enjoy shopping, dining, culture, and nature, all within easy access from the Tokyo metropolitan area.


Photo courtesy of Karuizawa Prince Hotel

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