At the foot of Mount Asama, surrounded by dense forests of Japanese maple, running streams and hot springs, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a place of unsurpassable beauty and the perfect panacea to the stresses and strains of life’s daily demands. Just an hour from Tokyo, here you can relax to the pace of old Japan in a contemporary villa, and enjoy the hot-spring spa and superb Japanese cuisine. [slideshow] HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a tranquil and restful place. Choose from a riverside, hillside or garden villa. All have a terrace, balcony or garden to commune with nature and make the most of the stunning scenery. Visit the spa and immerse yourself in a natural hot-spring bath and feel life’s stresses lift from your shoulders. Start the day with some morning stretches in the Chaya (teahouse). Then discover the nearby Harunire terrace with its string of outlets and restaurants. In the early evening, take a twilight eco tour through the forest and discover the region’s rare wildlife from songbirds to flying squirrels and glowing fireflies. Then, return to the HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Hotel and choose between three restaurants serving Japanese or French cuisine. Further Information We carefully select luxury accomodations offering the services and facilities our customers care about and genuinely use. If you would like a factsheet or your party require something specific (e.g. Nanny or Butler services), please enquire and we will email details. For more on travel practicalities or the activities on offer, please see the summary page for this AdventureTemple: AT08 Powder Paradise We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. To add a comment or check out what our community has to say, please click here: Hoshinoya Karuizawa