The Prince Karuizawa

The Prince Karuizawa is a high-class hotel in the Karuizawa resort area, operated by Prince Hotels & Resorts, which runs resort properties across Japan. Although it’s a chain, it receives strong reviews for its cuisine using local atmosphere and ingredients and for its thoroughly polished hospitality. Guest rooms use an elegant white-and-brown design that matches the surrounding scenery, letting you enjoy the Karuizawa resort feel even from inside your room through the windows. Dining options include scenic seating and private rooms for a calm meal, plus cocktails crafted to suit each guest by bartenders at “Bar Windsor.” There is also an “in-room dining” service that anyone can use with reservation by the day before. For bathing, note that the onsen is adjacent at Prince Hotel East within the same resort area—so don’t forget to check times and locations in advance.