Enjoy the area around Shiozawa Forest
Barbecue (May to October)
You can enjoy a barbecue on the terrace of your room at Shiozawa No Mori.
For more information, please see the Meal Guide.
If you would like to use this service, please make a reservation in advance.
*We strictly prohibit guests from bringing in their own BBQ grills.
*We do not rent equipment only. ▶For information on meals, click here
Center House Terrace
Free space is available in the center house, which was renovated and reopened in 2021.
We provide bonfires, two-seater swings, hammocks, and more.
We have newly opened the BBQ Garden! You can enjoy BBQ there too.
The BBQ Garden is free for customers who order BBQ for the number of people.
*Equipment, tableware, and space can be used for 3,300 yen for 30 minutes.
We occasionally hold marshmallow and cheese grilling experiences at the bonfire area.
Pizza baking experience
At Shiozawa no Mori, you can enjoy the experience of cooking authentic Neapolitan-style pizza in a stone oven.
Knead the dough, add your favorite toppings, bake it in a stone oven, and enjoy your meal!
Rest assured that our staff will be happy to assist you.
*Advance reservations are required. You can also enjoy lunch after check-out.
*Due to irregular holidays, there are some dates when the restaurant is closed. ▶Click here for an introduction to the pizza experience
Photo walk and mystery solving game Free participation (voluntary participation)
Enjoy a walk in nature and discover the mysteries hidden within the grounds of Shiozawa Forest.
Take photos at the photo spots and win prizes!
The photo walk is designed to be enjoyed by everyone, from small children to adults.
The mystery solving (Challenge from Shiozawa Forest) is intended for adults.
Can you overcome the challenge in Shiozawa Forest?
Projector (C-type Executive Suite only)
You can enjoy videos on a large screen using the Pop-in Aladdin installed in your guest room.
You can only enjoy video on demand services.
*An account for each VOD service is required to use this service.
*TVs, HDMI-connected devices, and mirroring functions are not available.
Price: 1 night: 1,100 yen
Table tennis and darts
There is a table tennis court and a darts room on the second floor of the center house.
The court is small, but you can exercise and feel refreshed.
Darts available are "Count Up", "Zero One" and "Cricket".
Opening hours are during the Center House opening hours.
Price: 1 hour: 550 yen
Rental games
Games are available for rental at the front desk.
Wii rental fee: 1 hour: 550 yen
Other rental games include Jenga, Twister, Blackbeard's Danger, Casino games, Othello,
Monopoly, Shapeshift Game, Werewolf Game, Nanjamonja, Love Letter
2 hours: Fee: 220 yen
Playing cards and UNO are available at the concession stand.
Play area (Relaxing terrace)
The entrance side of the tennis court fence is a free space.
Feel free to use the facility for games such as catch and Frisbee.
The Relaxation Terrace occasionally hosts live music performances with free drinks.
firework
You can enjoy hand-held fireworks.
Please enjoy yourself at the "Play Area" on the hotel grounds.
*Please refrain from setting off fireworks that make popping noises.
*Not available during winter.
Karuizawa also has fireworks festivals four times a year.
Laundry Corner
Our hotel's laundry corner is a service that can be used by renting it out in your room.
Facilities include a washer/dryer, iron, trouser press, laundry basket, and various clothes drying equipment.
For more details, please see here. ▼▼▼
Bicycle rental (May to November)
Karuizawa Rental Cycle bicycles are available for rental at the hotel front desk.
Regular bicycles, children's bicycles of various sizes, electric assist bicycles,
Child seat vehicles and tandem vehicles are available.
If you would like to use this service, please inquire at the front desk of our hotel.
massage
Karuizawa Hands massage is available in your room.
Full body massage course only.
・40 minutes: 5,000 yen
・60 minutes: 7,500 yen
It is very popular, so please make your reservation early if you would like to use it.
Enjoying the hot springs
Tombo no Yu (Hoshino Resorts)
Hoshino Onsen opened in 1915. Since then, it has continued to be loved by people as a famous hot spring in the summer resort town of Karuizawa.
"Tonbo no Yu" is a drop-in bath with natural hot spring water that draws on the history of Hoshino Onsen.
It is about a 10-minute drive from our hotel.
Sengataki Onsen (Prince Hotel)
Karuizawa Sengataki Onsen is a hot spring that boasts beautiful scenery with different atmospheres throughout the four seasons and clear, soft, flowing water.
It is about a 12-minute drive from Shiozawa Forest.
Happu Onsen (Le Grand Karuizawa Resort)
This is a new natural hot spring facility that opened in 2018. The water is a "bicarbonate spring" that leaves your skin feeling smooth. It is an elegant hot spring where you can enjoy the scenery in all four seasons.
It is about a 12-minute drive from Shiozawa Forest.
Hirao Onsen Miharashi no Yu (next to Sakuminami Parada)
Miharashi no Yu can be accessed directly from Sakudaira Smart PA . It has excellent access to the expressway and is recommended for those returning from Karuizawa. From the open-air bath, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sakudaira and the great outdoors of the Yatsugatake Mountains and the Northern Alps.
Shiozawa Forest is a 30-minute drive away.
Introducing the spots around the hotel
The area around our hotel is full of fun things to do, including Lake Shiozawa, which is often used as a location for TV shows, the sports park where the Olympics were held, and art museums.
Local supermarket Tsuruya
Hatchi Market Garden
The large supermarket "Tsuruya" is also popular with those who live in vacation homes. It is 1.5 km (20 minutes walk) from Shiozawa Forest .
URL: http://www.tsuruya-corp.co.jp/store/karuizawa.html
"Hatsujiichi Garden," where local ingredients are gathered, is also popular. 2.5 km from Shiozawa Forest
Kazakoshi Park General Athletic Park
It was the venue for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics (equestrian) and the 1998 Nagano Olympics (curling), making it a rare place in the world to have hosted both Summer and Winter Olympic events.
You can enjoy sports such as Scup Karuizawa (swimming pool and gym), Karuizawa Ice Park (curling), outdoor skating rink, futsal, ice arena (ice hockey, figure skating), outdoor tennis courts, grounds, and general gymnasium (basketball, table tennis, martial arts).
Forest of Muse
Forest of Muse is a museum park consisting of three facilities: Karuizawa Picture Book Museum, Picturesque Garden, and Elz Toy Museum Karuizawa.
It is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, between Shiozawa Lake Taliesin and Kazakoshi Park.
URL: http://museen.org/
Karuizawa Taliesin
Taliesin is a lush green space that encapsulates the nature of Karuizawa, where you can appreciate art, literature, historical architecture, and more, all centered around Lake Shiozawa. There are also plenty of recreational facilities where you can get some exercise and refresh yourself in the midst of nature.
It is a facility that can be enjoyed by children.
Karuizawa Senju Museum of Art
This museum houses and exhibits works by the world-renowned Japanese painter Hiroshi Senju, and also features a beautiful garden that is integrated into the building, designed by the unconventional architect Ryue Nishizawa.
There is a gallery and a museum shop.
The bakery and cafe is run by Boulangerie Asanoya, a long-established bakery in Karuizawa.
Asami Mitsuhiko Memorial Museum
The museum exhibits items related to Uchida Yasuo's works, including the famous detective Asami Mitsuhiko, as well as the author's handwritten manuscripts and favorite items.
It is a 1-minute walk from our hotel.
Karuizawa Glass Studio
This is a workshop where you can experience a variety of things, such as making glass and candles, to create memories of Karuizawa.
The gel candle making experience, where you put ornaments inside a candle, can be enjoyed by anyone from small children to seniors.
URL: https://www.karuizawa.co.jp/shop-guide_a/leisure/glass-koubo.php
Good Karuizawa (site)
This site introduces Karuizawa's tourist spots, souvenirs, restaurants, cafes, and more.
There are many tourist attractions close to the hotel.
There are also several shops nearby where you can buy souvenirs unique to Karuizawa.
Restaurants around the hotel
The street from Shiozawa to National Route 18 is commonly known as "Gourmet Street."
There are a variety of restaurants, from famous restaurants to cafes.
If you would like more detailed guidance, please feel free to contact us.
You can also have pizza and paella from Pizza-La and sushi from Yasuke Sushi delivered.
Walking around the neighborhood
Near Shiozawa Forest there is a stream, lush forests and pastoral scenery.
You can experience things that you can only experience in an area rich in nature, such as hearing birds chirping and discovering animals and insects.
You may be able to experience it.
We also recommend taking a stroll and enjoying some tea at a cafe.
Karuizawa's classic recommended spots
Prince Shopping Plaza Outlet
Located a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Karuizawa Station.
It is spread over a spacious and vast area, and has outlets of famous brands,
In addition to about 240 shops selling interior goods, miscellaneous goods, outdoor goods, and food,
There are about 30 restaurants with a wide variety of options.
It's a shopping spot that everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy all day long.
Hoshino area
In the Hoshino area, a popular tourist spot in Karuizawa, there is the hot spring Tombo no Yu and the Village Restaurant.
Many people come to Harunire Terrace for shopping and dining.
Candlelight Night by the Kogen Association and skating at Keraike Pond
Nature tours on the Picchio are also popular.
Skiing and Snowboarding
The closest ski resort to Shiozawa no Mori is Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort . It is about 10 minutes by car.
The rate of sunny days is high, making it ideal for beginners and families. There is also a shopping plaza nearby, so it is a great place for people of all ages and genders.
It can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to seniors.
The following ski resorts are also relatively easily accessible from the hotel:
・Saku Ski Garden Parada ・Karuizawa Snow Park
・Asama 2000 Park Ski Resort ・Yunomaru Ski Resort