Nagano Karuizawa Town
Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort
Skin-softening onsen in Karuizawa, nestled in 70,000 tsubo of forest, and winter cool-downs in subzero air
- Scenic View
- Nature Immersion
- Natural Hot Spring
- Sauna Available
- Cold Bath Available
About Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort
Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort is a resort hotel in Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture. Its expansive grounds, surrounded by 70,000 tsubo of forest, are home to natural onsen—a rare feature in the Karuizawa area. There is KOMOREBI, the main bathhouse reserved for hotel guests, and Happu Onsen, which is also open to day visitors. The bicarbonate spring, known as one of Japan’s three great beautifying spring types, gently leaves the skin feeling soft. After a long, relaxing sweat in the far-infrared sauna, with its warm wooden interior, cooling off in the open air amid the clear mountain breeze is a pleasure. In winter especially, an extraordinary experience awaits: a natural ice sauna, as you surrender to the subzero air. With a restaurant, pool, and fitness room, this is the perfect place to unwind in the heart of nature.
Hot SpringONSEN
Main bathhouse KOMOREBI
This spacious natural onsen, reserved for hotel guests, is lit by warm, dappled sunlight and gentle moonlight reflected on the water. Its bicarbonate spring is said to help with cuts and promote beautiful skin, leaving the skin feeling smooth. In the open-air bath, enjoy an extraordinary soak that brings you closer to nature as you gaze up at Karuizawa’s clear skies or a canopy of stars.
Happu Onsen
This natural onsen, with a rustic design, is also open to day visitors. It has an indoor bath, a spacious open-air bath, and atmospheric ceramic urn baths, where you can enjoy the changing scenery through the seasons in Karuizawa’s clear air. The silky bicarbonate spring, known as one of Japan’s three great beautifying spring types, gently soothes away everyday fatigue.
SaunaSAUNA
Far-infrared sauna
A far-infrared sauna in a quiet, calming space with the warmth of wood. Its gentle heat is less taxing on the body and gradually penetrates deep within, encouraging a comfortable sweat without strain. Enjoy deep relaxation as you sit quietly with your thoughts.
Cold BathCOLD BATH
Cold plunge
Located right beside the sauna, this refreshing cold plunge leaves your overheated body feeling taut. After cooling down, step straight out to the open-air bathing area to cool off in the open air. In winter especially, an exceptional totonou experience awaits—one that might well be called a natural ice sauna, as you expose yourself to the subzero air.
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Facility Information
- Address
- 864-4 Hotchi, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture 389-0113, Japan
- Business Hours
- 06:00〜10:00/15:00〜00:00
[Day-use bathing] 10:00–22:00 (last admission at 21:15)
- Closed Days
- Irregular Holidays
- Gender Access
- Gender Separated
- Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
- No Tattoos
Entry and bathing are not permitted for people with tattoos, fashion tattoos, or diapers.
- Official Website
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Access
By car
- About 15 minutes from Usui-Karuizawa IC
- About 15 minutes from Karuizawa Station
Shuttle service
- Free shuttle between Karuizawa Station’s south exit and the hotel, about 15 minutes (no reservation required)
Free parking for 91 vehicles, outdoors and indoors, available on a first-come, first-served basis. The indoor parking garage accommodates vehicles up to 1,940 mm tall. There is no bus stop at Karuizaw
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