A hidden Hotel in Karuizawa with a space inspired by natural stones, rejuvenating the soul.

The Ancient Hotel began its history in 2011 in the Karuizawa National Park with the concept of "Rejuvenation and Refreshment of the Soul." Amidst the vast nature that changes with the seasons, forget the daily hustle and the city's noise, and enjoy irreplaceable moments. Please relax and enjoy your stay.

  • This was my first time staying at Ancient in Karuizawa to enjoy the autumn leaves. Thank you for providing such a relaxing experience that made me forget the flow of time during my stay. The Onsen temperature was just right, and the smooth water left my skin feeling soft and moisturized. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious, visually appealing, and gentle on the body—truly satisfying meals. I would love to visit again in a different season. One small disappointment was that the provided amenities were foreign-made, which I found unsuitable for my sensitive skin; I’m glad I brought my own products. It would also be great if a higher-grade hairdryer could be provided in the future.

    星きらり 11/10/2025
  • Thank you for the wonderful stay! I truly appreciated being warmly welcomed even as a solo traveler. The natural and genuine hospitality from the staff, including the manager, made my stay incredibly comfortable. I loved the room this time. Turning off the lights and gazing at the ceiling gave me an extraordinary feeling of floating in space—it was such a vast and mysterious experience. I’m definitely coming back! (Though I’d love to try other room types too!) As for the meals, perhaps because it’s autumn, they were even more delicious than last time (apologies for saying so). Every dish was outstanding and perfectly suited to my taste—full of seasonal mushrooms and nuts that truly captured autumn’s essence. I’d love to have the same menu again... The chef’s creativity, effort, and dedication are evident in every detail. Everything is crafted with care—absolutely amazing.I had a peaceful and fulfilling time here. With its convenient access, I’ll definitely visit again soon. Thank you so much! To everyone at this hotel: Karuizawa will get very cold from now on—please take care of yourselves.P.S.: While the bath was clean and pleasant, it would be perfect if it were a natural Onsen with free-flowing spring water—that's just my personal preference as someone who travels for Onsen experiences! For this reason alone, I rated 4 stars instead of 5—a bit selfish on my part!

    かどりーあや 11/7/2025

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
Open-air bath / Large public bath / Private bath
IN15:00~22:00
OUT11:00
Number of rooms13 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted
Room of Orthoclase
  • Japanese-style Room
  • 36.3㎡
  • Capacity 1~4 people

【Breakfast Included】Plan to leisurely enjoy breakfast (no dinner included)

IN 15:00~19:00
OUT 11:00
¥52,000
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥46,800
(USD 294.79)

[Dinner Included] Plan with Seasonal Creative Japanese Cuisine Dinner (No Breakfast)

IN 15:00~19:00
OUT 11:00
¥69,000
Dinner included ; 2 peopleTax included¥62,100
(USD 391.16)
Ruri Room
  • Japanese-Western room
  • 36.3㎡
  • Capacity 1~3 people

【Breakfast Included】Plan to leisurely enjoy breakfast (no dinner included)

IN 15:00~19:00
OUT 11:00
¥52,000
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥46,800
(USD 294.79)

[Dinner Included] Plan with Seasonal Creative Japanese Cuisine Dinner (No Breakfast)

IN 15:00~19:00
OUT 11:00
¥69,000
Dinner included ; 2 peopleTax included¥62,100
(USD 391.16)
Amber Room
  • Japanese-style Room
  • 36.3㎡
  • Capacity 1~4 people

【Breakfast Included】Plan to leisurely enjoy breakfast (no dinner included)

IN 15:00~19:00
OUT 11:00
¥52,000
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥46,800
(USD 294.79)

[Dinner Included] Plan with Seasonal Creative Japanese Cuisine Dinner (No Breakfast)

IN 15:00~19:00
OUT 11:00
¥69,000
Dinner included ; 2 peopleTax included¥62,100
(USD 391.16)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services

Basic Information

Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastThere is no information about breakfast.
Your child
You can stay.
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • × Shampoo · conditioner
  • × Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • × Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • × Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • ○ Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • × Slippers
  • × facial cleanser
  • × Toner
  • × Lotion
  • × Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • × Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • ○ CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • × Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • ○ Private bath
  • × Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • × Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
【Business Hours】 From 6:00 to 10:00, and from 15:00 to 24:00. ※Cleaning time is from 19:00 to 19:30. 【Amenities】 In the public bath area, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and facial cleanser are provided. At the sink in the changing room, makeup remover, skincare products, body cream, etc., are available. Towels are also provided, so you can visit empty-handed.
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
According to the operating hours of the public bath.
Private bath
The number of Private bath
1
Business Hours
---
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
Follows the operating hours of the large public bath.
SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone
About Hygiene Measures
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Ancient Hotel. We are implementing the following measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and are striving to enhance hygiene standards. - Temperature checks at check-in (If a fever of 37.5°C or higher is detected, we may seek guidance from the health authorities and ask you to refrain from staying.) - Mandatory mask-wearing and thorough health management for staff - Placement of alcohol-based sanitizers in each guest room and public areas - Disinfection cleaning in guest rooms and public spaces - Regular ventilation If you experience fever, cold symptoms, or other health issues during your stay, please inform the Hotel staff. We are committed to implementing meticulous COVID-19 measures that only a small-scale Property can provide.

Reviews

Overall Score
4.90
The best (41)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.88
  • Facility
    4.85
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.95
  • Meals
    4.88
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.88
  • Satisfaction
    4.95

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Nagano Prefecture2126 Oaza Nagakura, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District
TEL:+81-267-42-3611

Shin-Osaka/Kyoto Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) → Tokyo Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Karuizawa Station (Taxi)

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
---
Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
---
Valet service
Available (Free)

Pickup and drop-off information
Unavailable

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