Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a front desk safe and a banquet hall are on-site.
Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori offers 38 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, hairdryers and children's slippers. This Karuizawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Karuizawa New Art Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 restaurants are available.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy French cuisine while dining at Restaurant KEIKI
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a terrace
On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
Just a 2-minute drive from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and a few minutes from Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori. Self parking is free.
This 3.5-star Karuizawa hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Restaurant KEIKI – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine.
OTOWA_TEI – On-site restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 4400 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for English breakfast: from approximately JPY 3300 per person
Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 4400 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
We should mention
Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Property is also known as
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Kyu Karuizawa Otowa No Mori
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Kyu Karuizawa Hotel Otowa No Mori Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Emiko
Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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.
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.
Max
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
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Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
We were looking for a relaxing family get-away to escape the heat of Tokyo in August, and that's exactly what we got. Hotel Otowa no Mori is beautiful, is very conveniently located (while also being quiet and a bit removed from the crowds), and the staff was so helpful in arranging whatever we needed (taxis, dinner reservations, etc.).
Hotel is a short distance (about 10-15min walk) from the station, and in a pretty quiet part of Karuizawa mid-point between the station and the Kyu Karuizawa shopping. The hotel has two stories and no lift, but the staff were very helpful in getting our luggage to the second floor, and with most queries in general. Room is of a decent size for the area, and the hotel in general is very charming and furnished with a classic European feel. Everything was clean and comfortable, would recommend!
To quote my friend as we were pulling into the hotel, "This is so f**king cute!" It was cute indeed. Hotel staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The rooms were comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel. The main downtown area of Karuizawa can be reached by a short 10 minute walk.
Excellent customer service. Only negative is the age of the hotel. It is old. With old age, some of the fixtures and furnishings appeared to need some refreshment. Overall, a good hotel! We had a good time staying there for 2 nights. I would recommend this hotel.
Kim Swee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
6 Aug 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Traditional Japanese hotel
Very traditional Japanese type hotel. The grounds are beautiful and the service excellent. Location is also excellent; in the woods and only a short walk to Karuizawa town. The rooms however, though clean and well-maintained, are quite dated. I think this hotel caters to the older Japanese set, we noticed the nice Japanese toiletries and the brand name china in the room.
We have enjoyed the stay there. The location, service and everything about this hotel. There are no elevators however stuff delivered our luggage before we checked in.