Hotels With Gym in Nagano Prefecture, Japan

It's quite convenient for Tateyama Kurobe, about a ten-minute drive. It offers good value for money, though the room was a bit small, making it difficult to fully open my suitcase. The cleaning was a bit perfunctory; I noticed hair on the walls and in the corner of the bathroom. The hot spring was a nice touch. However, they barely refilled the breakfast items in the last hour.

This hotel is super convenient, right across from JR Nagano Station, making it easy to go shopping or visit Zenkoji Temple. They even gave us a free one-day bus pass! It’s a great hotel, perfect for travelers. Just a heads up, Nagano Prefecture now charges an additional 200 JPY per person for the accommodation tax.

I initially booked three nights and loved it so much that I extended my stay by another night. This hotel's Italian restaurant is considered one of the best in Karuizawa, always fully booked. Reservations are definitely required. Breakfast is also served in shifts; they'll call you when your table is ready. Both the pizza and salads are incredibly authentic. And each person gets a huge, delicious apple for breakfast!

We stayed in a cabin in Karuizawa for 4 nights with our little southerner (a playful internet slang for travelers from southern China). The main goal was to let the kids (and myself) experience a true autumn cabin vibe since they had never seen autumn red leaves before. We got to see the foliage and collect chestnuts! **On the smell:** Absolutely no musty odor! Upon walking in, there was a lovely natural pine wood scent—just like a cabin we stayed in previously in Hangzhou. After the first night, we got used to it and felt extremely comfortable. **Room and Details:** The room is very spacious. We requested a family-friendly setup in advance, and when we checked in, the beds had already been pushed together, complete with a bed guard and a stepping stool for the bathroom. At the end of October, outdoor temperatures dropped to 4–5°C at night, but the indoor heating was fantastic (23–25°C), keeping us super cozy. After the kids fell asleep, I could relax in the living room with a small drink while scrolling on my phone (there's a FamilyMart right next to the hotel lobby). The only minor drawback is that the cabin isn't ideal for very tall people; the living room beams are a bit low, so anyone over 1.8 meters needs to watch their head when walking by. **Location and Transportation:** Very close to the West Wing lobby, just a few minutes' walk. The Chinese-speaking receptionist was exceptionally kind and even told us we could call for a shuttle if pushing the stroller was inconvenient. However, we mostly strolled around with the stroller to enjoy the scenery. **Traveling with Kids:** There are chestnut trees right outside the entrance of the West Wing lobby, and the kids had a blast gathering chestnuts. The hotel is super close to the outlet mall, making it convenient to walk or take the shuttle bus. We flexibly planned our 4 days based on the weather: on sunny days, we visited the hotel's ”Asobi no Mori” (Forest of Play), Yukawa Park, and Yazaki Park; on rainy days, we headed straight to the outlet and the indoor kids' playground. The hotel breakfast was hearty and varied enough that we didn't get tired of it over 4 days. The whole family was thoroughly satisfied!

The room was spacious and clean, with excellent facilities, including an onsen. The hotel parking lot was large, which was very convenient for guests traveling by car. The onsen here is fantastic, both indoor and outdoor. Breakfast was delicious and varied, made with high-quality ingredients. The staff were all very friendly and cheerful. The views and atmosphere around the hotel were superb.

Enjoyed this hotel so much. Staff were friendly and helpful. Better to have a car because it is far to get to a supermarket or convenience store. Otherwise, you can just uber around, which we did. Our rooms were spacious and clean. It was the best stay of our whole trip.

The location is quite remote, and you're entirely dependent on transportation. The hotel restaurant is expensive, and if you want to eat, you have to call a taxi to go to a nearby convenience store. However, the hotel staff are all very patient in their communication and have excellent, well-trained attitudes! But if you don't want to eat at their restaurant, you'll have to spend extra on transportation to find food outside! The vending machines only offer drinks. I hope they can increase the variety of options! The hygiene is great; it's cleaned regularly 🩷. However, almost all the facilities in the hotel require payment, except for the gym. Considering the hotel itself is already high-priced, having to pay for other facilities means there's no feeling of enjoying them at all.

Check-in at the hotel starts at 3 PM. We arrived two hours early, and they wanted an extra 3000 yen for early check-in, which my friend wasn't happy about. So, we decided to take a taxi to the Stone Church instead. The taxi cost 3800 yen, and the driver was very kind, even telling us how to find the bus for our return trip. The hotel room was quite spacious. The East Wing has a hot spring, but unfortunately, we were too tired to use it. Breakfast in the East Wing is a Japanese set meal, with a self-service salad bar, fruit, and beef curry rice. The hotel offers a shuttle bus service from Karuizawa Station, making transportation quite convenient. The shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes.

Everything you expect of a 5 star stay, Curio Karuizawa delivered. From fluffy duvets, a superb hospitality and concierge team who went above and beyond to recommend sightseeing visits to local attractions complete with assistance with taxi bookings, delicious breakfast and in-room snacks, the hotel delivered. Only minuses are that the central heating was a bit warm even when tuned to it 21 degrees and the decor is a little dated (but still well maintained). Overall, I enjoyed my stay. Thank you team Curio for taking such good care of us!

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort is a perfect place for great views, relaxation and luxury retreat. We stayed on the top of the resort where the view of the Asama Mountain is breathtaking. The room is spacious but cozy. The dinners were very good. We stayed two nights (half board), the two fine-dining French dinners with local ingredients we had were superb. The courses served at the dinners didn’t have any repeat. I will definitely come here again for other seasons.