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The 10 Best Homestays in Karuizawa, Japan

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Offering views of the mountain, Koya Backpackers is located in Karuizawa, 5 km from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Free private parking is available on site.

Rooms have a shared bathroom. Koya Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property.

The House was so beautiful, well decorated and clean, and in the middle of the forest ❤️. The host was also very kind and open to meet and talk with people. He has a truly interest in knowing people and their background. So my stay, was amazing. Thank you very much

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9
Wonderful
168 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Situated in Karuizawa in the Nagano region with Karuizawa Station nearby, Karuizawa Sunny Village - Vacation STAY 57947v offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 18 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Honmachi Machiyakan.

The location is great. The staff are helpful. Allows early check in at 1pm, which is very rare in Japan.

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9.1
Wonderful
12 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

A 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Candytuft offers simple Western-style rooms with heated floors. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

The air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, heated carpet floors and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toothbrush sets.

Host served us 3 different fantastic breakfasts during our 3 nights stay. We really enjoyed their hospitality~

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9.3
Wonderful
68 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Situated in the highland resort area and a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, ペンションカパルア軽井沢 is a Hawaiian-themed accommodation featuring original New Hawaiian cuisine.

Each non-smoking room is decorated in bright colours to create a beach-resort atmosphere, and features a TV, a fridge and free WiFi. Toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the en suite bathroom.

The breakfast was nice and yummy. There was also a Hawaiian Performance that was surprising and was fun to experience.

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8.4
Very Good
188 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Situated around a 15-minute stroll away, or 900 metres from Naka-Karuizawa Station, the completely non-smoking Bellscabin Guesthouse provides cosy rooms in bold colours and free WiFi throughout. Skiing and summer outdoor activities can be found nearby.

It had such a cosy, warm feel to the place and the host was so welcoming. We had previously explored the area on bikes and when we arrived, we were able to purchase beers to drink on the veranda and watch the sun setting! Its a perfect location surrpunded by nature, yet easily accessible. We left early morning to catch a train and they arranged a taxi which was perfect! Great little place to stay and would love to go back one day!

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8.7
Excellent
413 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

A 7-minute drive from Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort and a 10-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Train Station, Pension Niimi has free Wi-Fi throughout and serves French-inspired cuisine in its charmingly rustic dining room. Parking is free.

friendly host, rooms are clean

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8.4
Very Good
42 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Offering quiet street views, Cottage&Pension Love Thirty is an accommodation located in Karuizawa, 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park and 5.3 km from Karuizawa Station. Providing free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 17 km from Honmachi Machiyakan.

The cottage was tiny, but comfortable. Position very good. With a small charge we had the possibility to bring our dog with us.

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7
Good
68 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Completely non-smoking, surrounded by gardens and offering free Wi-Fi throughout, Grass Hopper is 5 minutes from Shinano-Oiwake Train Station via the free shuttle.

Rooms look out on the surrounding greenery and have air-conditioning/heating facilities and a TV. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for an extra cost.

Clam and quiet atmosphere. We spent 2 nights with breakfast and it was really good. Service is beyond good. Provide drop/pick up service to the station. There is a park at the back and there is a beautiful view of mt asama. Food also really good. Wash rooms were very spacious and in very good condition. There was a Private toilet for the room. And every toilets in the building had washlet and it was very convenient. Host lady was very kind and pleasant. Overall it was a great experience. Highly recomended.

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7.8
Good
41 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

Featuring a sauna, Polar Haus Canadian NishiKaruisawa1 - Vacation STAY 07669v is set in Oiwake. The air-conditioned accommodation is 16 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park.

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7
Good
1 reviews
Price from
$451
per night

Boasting a sauna, Polar Haus NishiKaruisawa1 - Vacation STAY 87981v is set in Oiwake. The air-conditioned accommodation is 15 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park.

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8.7
Excellent
3 reviews
Price from
$451
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $154.25
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 491 reviews
    Lovely room, clean linens and bathroom and great staff! Would love to stay again and try the breakfast next time! Chris would also recommend nice restaurants and bakeries nearby - locals know best (can’t really trust Google at a tourist spot).
    Yiqing
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $154.25
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 491 reviews
    We felt right at home from the moment we walked in the door. Chris and Judy are such wonderful hosts. This oasis of loveliness felt like those pre-covid times when you could chill at the bar, chat to the locals about the best tomatoes ever, listening to famous songs of the 70s (think Queen, Elton John, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and more!) Oh and Freddy, the super-fabulous poodle and the chickens who provided fresh eggs for breakfast. We didn't want to leave.
    Denise McCann
    Young couple