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Offering views of the mountain, Koya Backpackers is located in Karuizawa, 5 km from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Free private parking is available on site.

Rooms have a shared bathroom. Koya Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property.

Everything about this place was great. The owner is so nice, so helpful, very funny and outgoing. We had lovely chats with him! Also he helped us a lot with planning our hikes and our transport. The breakfast and dinner provided were great, very healthy and fresh. The dorm room was super comfortable and cozy. The hostel is surrounded by trees and waking up there is one of the best experiences we had in Japan! Would 100% come back when visiting Japan again!

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9
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
THB 986
per night

A 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Candytuft offers simple Western-style rooms with heated floors. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Candytuft Pension is a 10-minute drive from Karuizawa Golf Club and Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Kumanokotai Shrine is a 20-minute drive away.

Host served us 3 different fantastic breakfasts during our 3 nights stay. We really enjoyed their hospitality~

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9.3
Superb
68 reviews
Price from
THB 4,694
per night

ゲストハウスシャコンヌ軽井沢 offers accommodation in Karuizawa, a 15-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. Free private parking is available on site. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The property features 2 shared bathrooms and a spa bath that can be reserved for private use. Hand towels and toothbrushes are provided for free.

Akiko and her family were very nice and accommodating!

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8.4
Very good
375 reviews
Price from
THB 1,382
per night

Situated in the highland resort area and a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, ペンションカパルア軽井沢 is a Hawaiian-themed accommodation featuring original New Hawaiian cuisine.

Karuizawa Kapalua offers delightful Hawaiian course meals for dinner at the bright dining room. Fluffy French toast and coffee is served for the breakfast.

The breakfast was nice and yummy. There was also a Hawaiian Performance that was surprising and was fun to experience.

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8.4
Very good
188 reviews
Price from
THB 1,995
per night

Situated around a 15-minute stroll away, or 900 metres from Naka-Karuizawa Station, the completely non-smoking Bellscabin Guesthouse provides cosy rooms in bold colours and free WiFi throughout. Skiing and summer outdoor activities can be found nearby.

From the beginning everything was perfect. The owners are super gentle and offer help to any question you have. (please don't abuse of their generosity) The beds, the shower, the ofuro, the resting place, everything is comfy, clean and perfectly thought for a stay at an hostel. (It's a hostel, not an hotel, so don't mix up those two concepts) I can't say anything, but that if I knew it was that comfy I would have stayed longer!! 本当にありがとうございました!

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8.6
Fabulous
412 reviews
Price from
THB 1,127
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house features a TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge.

Karuizawa Oga Hall is 2.1 km from the guest house, while Kumoba Pond is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 86 km from Karuizawa Sunny Village - Vacation STAY 57947v.

The location is great. The staff are helpful. Allows early check in at 1pm, which is very rare in Japan.

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8.9
Fabulous
14 reviews
Price from
THB 3,893
per night

A 7-minute drive from Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort and a 10-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Niimi has free Wi-Fi throughout and serves French-inspired cuisine in its charmingly rustic dining room. Parking is free.

friendly host, rooms are clean

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8.4
Very good
42 reviews
Price from
THB 3,521
per night

Offering quiet street views, Cottage&Pension Love Thirty is an accommodation located in Karuizawa, 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park and 5.3 km from Karuizawa Station. Providing free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 17 km from Honmachi Machiyakan.

The cottage was tiny, but comfortable. Position very good. With a small charge we had the possibility to bring our dog with us.

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7.1
Good
70 reviews
Price from
THB 3,521
per night

The property is a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and a 20-minute drive to Sengataki Onsen hot spring. On-site parking is free. For free pick-up at Shinano-Oiwake Train Station, call before boarding the train and inform the property of your arrival time. A convenience store is located a 5-minute walk away.

Clam and quiet atmosphere. We spent 2 nights with breakfast and it was really good. Service is beyond good. Provide drop/pick up service to the station. There is a park at the back and there is a beautiful view of mt asama. Food also really good. Wash rooms were very spacious and in very good condition. There was a Private toilet for the room. And every toilets in the building had washlet and it was very convenient. Host lady was very kind and pleasant. Overall it was a great experience. Highly recomended.

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7.9
Good
41 reviews
Price from
THB 3,098
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house offers a TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge.

Karuizawa Oga Hall is 2.1 km from the guest house, while Kumoba Pond is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 86 km from Karuizawa Sunny Village - Vacation STAY 57949v.

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Price from
THB 5,840
per night

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  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 412 reviews
    Cozy guesthouse with friendly host and good location.
    Julian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: THB 13,847.38
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews
    Karuizawa is an amazing location. Transport to and from the train stations was easy with a taxi, once we had installed the app. We were on business in the area, but we also had the chance to walk a little, great surroundings. All in all, the accommodation is not cheap, but it can host quite a large group, making it worth the price. Host was definitely helpful, no remarks.
    Kasper
    Group
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 412 reviews
    Homely cozy setting in a very quiet wooded area at Naka-Karuizawa. I booked a bed in a 4 bed dorm but ended up having the whole room to myself. Host is friendly.
    Goh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: THB 14,551.48
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 103 reviews
    Lovely home in a great location, close to public transport and restaurants but also very quiet. Very picturesque walk along the river and through the forest.
    Carolyn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: THB 2,389.26
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 375 reviews
    A simple but charming Japanese guest house, very clean, everything you need for convenience, lovely addition of musical atmosphere, games and books, good breakfast (half western), had everything we needed as a family.
    tal
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: THB 4,647.09
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,242 reviews
    Great location, cheap price, and double room's space is quite large. Though the facility does look a bit old, but it's clean and very comfortable.
    LI
    Group
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 412 reviews
    A budgeted, warm and welcoming stay. Recommended, especially for backpacker. The host is very friendly and fluent in English. Feel grateful for his hardworking to keep the place chill, comfy and clean. I like the dining and resting area very much. The lighting, furnitures, decorations, music and books are perfect. You can enjoy a quiet time in the nature. The temperature and ventilation in the resting area is amazing in the hot summer in Aug. It felt like AC but it was actually breeze from the windows.
    WAI TING KEN
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 412 reviews
    My stay here was amazing. The dorm and bathroom are clean, there is a nice and spacious common room to eat and talk with other travellers, and the hostel is quiet. The owners are so friendly! If you need any help, or have any question they will be happy to help you. Plus, they can speak good English! Also, they serve very good breakfast, I totally recommend the cinnamons rolls with raisin, they are delicious!
    Margot
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 169 reviews
    Awesome spot! Yusuke is a great host and the house is very beautiful and traditional. You can find everything you need and the japanese breakfast which is made by Yusukes wife is so delicious! We would definitely come back!!!
    Nico
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 169 reviews
    Great host who gave us tips for our stay and looked after us like we were old friends. Convenient location, immaculately clean and great meals on offer.
    Zachary
    Young couple