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ESSENCE KARUIZAWA

Property class: 3.5

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Exterior
A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, armchair, TV, and artwork.
Dining
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a view through a lattice window.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a built-in sink, and a large mirror.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$1,364
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Explore the area

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Nagakura aza Hirohara 21-44, Karuizawa, NAGANO, 389-0111
  • Place, Seizan Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karuizawa 72 West Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Essence Suite Room, Non Smoking

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a glass door leading to a balcony with a view of trees.

Essence Suite Room, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room Ex, Non Smoking

A modern building with large windows, two chairs, and a small table outside.

Comfort Twin Room Ex, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Karuizawa

At ESSENCE KARUIZAWA you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Minamigaoka Art Museum and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Karuizawa 72 West Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, multilingual staff and a gift shop. Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Karuizawa hotel include Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Seizan Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Karuizawa 72 West Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Karuizawa Station - 6 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪うさぎ山キッチンハウス - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪旬粋カレー工房 軽井沢プリンスショッピングプラザ店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺ごころ いずみ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪軽井沢プリンスホテル メインバンケット長野 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kagaribi - ‬7 min walk

About this property

ESSENCE KARUIZAWA

There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Karuizawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
ESSENCE KARUIZAWA offers 12 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and children's slippers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 6,325 for adults and JPY 3,163 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 25,300; reservation required

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 6325 for adults and from JPY 3163 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 25300

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?

Yep, ESSENCE KARUIZAWA has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?

As of 2 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is ESSENCE KARUIZAWA family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that ESSENCE KARUIZAWA is a hit with families.

Does ESSENCE KARUIZAWA serve breakfast?

Sure does, Japanese brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?

No, ESSENCE KARUIZAWA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?

Yep, you can grab a meal at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA?

No, pets are not allowed.

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