Hoshinoya Karuizawa has “Tombo no Yu” and “Meditation Bath”, which are hot spring facilities that flow directly from the source, which is the same as Hoshino Onsen, which has been preserved since its establishment. In the morning, you can wake up in the open-air bath of the dragonfly hot water, and in the evening, you can relax your mind and body in the mediation bath. You can choose according to your time and purpose.

Hoshino Onsen Dragonfly Hot Spring

There is a fragrant cypress indoor bath, an open-air bath and sauna, and a space where you can take a bath in the cold winter air. On a snowy day, the world of silver and silver spreads all over, and you can enjoy the snow-viewing bath while only hearing the chirping of birds, the murmuring of the river, and the sound of the wind.

In addition, although it is open as a day trip hot spring, there is a time exclusively for guests in the morning. You can wake up refreshed in the hot springs where the rising sun shines without worrying about congestion.

Meditation Bus

This is a facility exclusively for Hoshinoya Karuizawa guests, where you can experience the unique bathing method “meditation bathing” that goes back and forth between light and darkness. It can be used all night and has a lukewarm spring temperature of about 39-40 degrees Celsius.

A temperature of around 40 degrees Celsius leads the parasympathetic nerves of the autonomic nervous system to a relaxed mode, leading to a good night’s sleep. It not only warms the cold body, but can also be expected to improve sleep and other disorders caused by stress.

We offer delicate and wild dishes that combine Shinshu’s food culture and Japanese cooking techniques at the main dining “Kasuke” and in-room dining exclusively for guests. You can enjoy the taste of the season slowly in a calm atmosphere.

In Shinshu, the culture of preparing preserved foods and fermented foods in winter has been inherited. Now that awareness of immunity is increasing more than ever due to the influence of the new corona, I would like you to eat healthy dishes using fermented ingredients and seasonal vegetables and get well from the inside of your body.

Hoshinoya Karuizawa, which has a vast site of about 12,000 tsubo, is built along the terrain to maintain a beautiful landscape. The trees in the garden are as they are, with as little modification as possible to the ones that grew naturally. The guest rooms are villa-style separate buildings with plenty of privacy.

It is designed so that you can feel the nature from the room, and you can enjoy the winter view from the spacious sofa and the bath in the room. In addition, it is equipped with floor heating that uses natural energy such as hot spring exhaust heat, so you can stay warm even in the cold winter months.

＞Initiatives at Hoshino Resorts

Karuizawa in winter has a high rate of fine weather, and the temperature drops below freezing to create beautiful natural beauty such as clear air, rime on trees, and frost columns. This is a winter-only activity that takes advantage of its characteristics. Why don’t you get out of your daily routine and enjoy the cold of winter?

1 Slow and big breathing

It is a stretch that incorporates the abdominal breathing method, which is performed by renting out the “teahouse” on the premises of Hoshinoya Karuizawa. In the dignified cold of winter mornings, breathe in cool air to adjust the rhythm of breathing.

2 Natural ice skating rink

You can enjoy skating from autumn to winter at “Keraike” at the entrance of Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary. When it gets colder, it will open an area of natural ice that freezes only in the cold of winter without using a cooling device.

In Karuizawa, only this link can skate on natural ice. Even if you are new to skating, we have support items that you can skate safely, so you can enjoy the experience easily.

3 Winter custom-made tour

This is a guided tour sponsored by “Picchio”, which carries out nature conservation activities. The staff will arrange it according to your favorite time and content, such as bird watching and trekking in the bright forest with the blue sky and the brilliance of snow, and “moonlight hiking” walking in the moonlight under the forest. This is a private tour limited to one group.

Hoshinoya brand concept movie

[1] Hygiene management
At Hoshino Resorts, as part of our corona measures, we take the following measures in consideration of our customers’ health and public health.
・ Temperature measurement at check-in
・ In addition to normal room cleaning, cleaning and wiping with alkaline electrolyzed water inside the hotel
・ Alcohol for sterilization is installed in various places in the building
・ Rubbing alcohol for hand disinfection is installed in all guest rooms
・ Alcohol disinfection of fingers for all customers when entering the restaurant
・ High-temperature cleaning of tableware (plates, glasses) and cutlery (80 degrees or higher), disinfection cleaning of meal trays
・ Install partitions such as panels and vinyl sheets on the front
・ Wear a mask when serving customers in the hall
・ Thorough management of staff health and hygiene (temperature measurement and record confirmation before going to work)

[2] 3 Dense avoidance
We take the following measures to create a stay that avoids the three “denseness” of closed, dense, and close.
・ Implementation of 3 dense visualization services (partial)
・ Restrictions on admission and entry in places where congestion is confirmed during your stay
・ Manage restaurant congestion and decentralize entry time
・ At the time of check-out front payment, entry restrictions will be implemented as appropriate.
・ Check-in support in guest rooms (Hoshinoya / Kai)

＞[Hoshino Resort] Corona measures summary

Hoshinoya Karuizawa
Stay in a valley village on a day off. The remote rooms surround the water, and the terrace of the room gives you a sense of the changing seasons. It is a stay-type resort where you can fully enjoy your rest time in the rich natural environment facing “Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary”.
＞Hoshinoya Karuizawa