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• 2026/04/10

Enjoy free-flowing sparkling wine on Yamanoue Suite Terrace overlooking the spectacular view of Mount Asama.

During our popular "Lemonade Time" activity (15:00-16:30), where you can enjoy seasonal drinks while taking in the beautiful view of Mt. Asama from a terrace 1,000 meters above sea level, we are also offering free-flowing sparkling wine.
For customers who wish to use the service, carts are available from the main building to the terrace at 15:00, 15:30, and 16:00 (last departure).
Enjoy a special time exclusively for our guests, surrounded by the magnificent nature of Karuizawa.

▼ Click here for details on "Lemonade Time"

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• 2026/04/09

Announcement of GRANBELL HOTELS & RESORTS' 20th Anniversary

GRANBELL HOTELS & RESORTS will celebrate its 20th anniversary in June 2026.

The warm support and trust you have shown us so far are our greatest asset.
Drawing on our 20 years of experience, we promise to continue being a place you'll always want to return to.

To commemorate this milestone, we will be launching a series of special projects to express our gratitude to everyone.
For more details, please visit the special page.

▼20th Anniversary Special Page
https://granbellhotel.com/20th_anniversary/

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• 2026/03/12

The day-trip hot spring facility "Happu Onsen" has reopened after renovations.

We are pleased to announce that the day-trip hot spring facility "Happu Onsen" has reopened after renovations.
The changing room floor has been replaced, transforming it into a cleaner and more comfortable space.
Enjoy a relaxing soak surrounded by the beautiful nature of Karuizawa at our new day-trip hot spring, "Happu Onsen."
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

Click here for Happu Onsen page.

• News
• 2026/02/13

Winner of the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2026" for the sixth consecutive year.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the "Traveller Review Awards 2026," hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites, for the sixth consecutive year. This award is given to establishments and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on hundreds of millions of review scores.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2025/11/26

Information about the Christmas event "LEGRAND CHRISTMAS 2025" on December 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun)

We will be holding our Christmas event, "LEGRAND CHRISTMAS 2025," on December 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday), 2025.
This event is open to everyone and includes workshops (for a fee) where you can experience making wreaths and candles, as well as complimentary desserts, a chapel concert, and a candlelit evening.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

■ Candle making experience
Time: 15:00-17:00
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
*Reservations required: Book your appointment here

■ Wreath making experience
Time: 15:00-17:00
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
*Reservations required: Book your appointment here

■ Mini desserts and original hot drinks are available.
Time: 15:00-16:00
Price: Free

■ Chapel Concert
Time: 17:00-18:00
Price: Free

■Candlelight Illumination
Time: 18:00-20:00
Price: Free

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• 2025/11/17

Information about our New Year's Eve event: "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making"

We will be holding our New Year's Eve event, "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making," from Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026.
We hope that the new year at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort will be filled with smiles.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

■ New Year's Eve Soba Noodles
We will be serving New Year's Eve soba noodles at "Vaas" on the 1st floor of the main building. Enjoy a warm bowl of soba noodles to celebrate New Year's Eve.

[For guests staying in the main building]
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 21:30-22:15
Venue: Main Building 1F Vaas

*Guests staying in the Mountaintop Suite or Villa Suite will be guided to the Mountaintop Lounge from 21:30 to 22:15.
*Reservations are required and are available every 15 minutes. (We will ask you about this at check-in.)
*Please note that if the restaurant is crowded, it may take some time to seat you.
*Please refrain from attending in pajamas.

■ Mochi making
Staff will be making mochi (rice cakes) at the parking lot entrance on the 1st floor of the main building.
Freshly made mochi can be enjoyed at Vaas breakfast venue. Please come and join us.

Date: January 1, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 8:30-9:00
Venue: Main building 1F parking lot entrance

• News
• 2025/03/04

Winner of the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2025" for the fifth consecutive year.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the "Traveller Review Awards 2025," hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites, for the fifth consecutive year. This award is given to establishments and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on millions of reviews.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2024/11/28

Information about our New Year's Eve event: "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making"

From Tuesday, December 31, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025, we will be holding a New Year's Eve event featuring soba noodles and mochi pounding.
We hope that the new year at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort will be filled with smiles.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

■ New Year's Eve Soba Noodles
We will be serving New Year's Eve soba noodles at "Vaas" on the 1st floor of the main building. Enjoy a warm bowl of soba noodles to celebrate New Year's Eve.

[For guests staying in the main building]
Date: December 31, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 21:30-22:15
Venue: Main Building 1F Vaas

*Guests staying in the Mountaintop Suite or Villa Suite will be guided to the Mountaintop Lounge from 21:30 to 22:15.
*Reservations are required and are available every 15 minutes. (We will ask you about this at check-in.)
*Please note that if the restaurant is crowded, it may take some time to seat you.
*Please refrain from attending in pajamas.

■ Mochi making
Our staff will be making mochi (rice cakes) at the parking lot entrance on the 1st floor of the main building. You can enjoy the freshly made mochi at Vaas breakfast venue. Please come and join us!

Dates: January 1st (Wed) - January 3rd (Fri), 2025
Time: 7:00-7:30
Venue: Main building 1F parking lot entrance

• News
• 2024/11/18

We received the agoda "2024 CUSTOMER REVIEW AWARD".

Our hotel has received the "2024 CUSTOMER REVIEW AWARD" hosted by Agoda. This award recognizes establishments that demonstrate outstanding service and a commitment to providing memorable accommodation experiences.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2024/10/18

Mikado Coffee and Le Grand Karuizawa's first collaboration! "Original Drip Coffee" now on sale.

LE GRAND, the highest luxury hotel in the Granbell Hotel Group & Resorts (Granbell Hotel Co., Ltd.), which operates hotels nationwide, has partnered with Mikado Coffee Co., Ltd. to sell original drip coffee.

Please consider using this as a souvenir or small gift for someone special.

Tickets will be sold at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort (reception house) and Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa (front desk).

■Product overview
Acidity: ★★☆☆☆
Bitterness: ★★★☆☆
Green bean producing countries: Colombia, Brazil, and others
Aroma: Chocolate, apricot

This blend of beans from Colombia, Brazil, and other regions offers a fragrant, sweet aroma, along with a mild bitterness and rich flavor.

■Details
Product Name: Le Grand Karuizawa Original Drip Coffee
Selling price: 200 yen (216 yen including tax)
Manufacturer: PSI Co., Ltd.
Seller: Mikado Coffee Co., Ltd.
Contents: 10g
*Prices shown include 8% consumption tax.

■What is Mikado Coffee?
A coffee roaster founded in 1948.
Since the opening of the Karuizawa Old Road store in 1952, many prominent figures have enjoyed our coffee, using the catchphrase "Let's meet at Mikado." We select coffee beans from all over the world, and our master roasters at Mikado carefully roast them with dedication. The long lines of people waiting for our "Mikado Coffee Mocha Soft Serve®" are a famous summer tradition.

• News
• 2024/04/19

The rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles are growing well again this year.

Every summer, we are delighted to see the rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles in all their glory. This year, too, they are thriving, nurtured by the rich natural environment of Karuizawa.
You can expect to see many beautiful specimens on the hotel grounds from early to mid-August.
Come and enjoy interacting with insects in Karuizawa this summer!

• News
• 2024/03/22

Regarding receipts issued by overseas booking websites

• News
• 2024/02/01

Winner of the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2024" for the fourth consecutive year.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the "Traveller Review Awards 2024," hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites, for the fourth consecutive year. This award is given to establishments and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on millions of reviews.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2024/01/24

We received the "Top 250 Popular Hot Spring Ryokans and Hotels" award from the Tourism and Economic Newspaper for fiscal year 2023.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded the "Top 250 Popular Hot Spring Ryokans and Hotels 2023" by the Tourism and Economic Newspaper.
In addition, we were selected in four categories—"Cuisine," "Service," "Facilities," and "Atmosphere"—in the "Top 100 Popular Hot Spring Ryokans and Hotels" list, categorized by reason.

• Cooking: 96th place
・Customer service: 58th place
• Facilities: 81st place
- Atmosphere: 100th

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this honor.

To express our gratitude for your continued patronage, we have prepared a special plan for you.
We hope you will continue to patronize our hotel in the future.

▼Click here to make a reservation
・ [Celebrating our award as one of the top 250 popular hot spring hotels] <10% OFF & 12 PM Checkout> Plan with breakfast featuring Shinshu vegetables
・ [Celebrating our award as one of the top 250 popular hot spring hotels] <10% OFF & 12 PM check-out> Authentic grill dinner / 2 meals included
・ [Celebrating our award as one of the top 250 popular hot spring hotels] <10% OFF & 12:00 PM check-out> Standard French Dinner / 2 meals included
・ [Celebrating our award as one of the top 250 popular hot spring hotels] <10% OFF & 12 PM check-out> Premium French dinner / 2 meals included

• News
• 2023/12/20

Awarded for the 6th consecutive year: "Relux Ranking 2023" - 6th place in the Koshinetsu area.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "6th place in the Koshinetsu area" in the "Relux Ranking 2023," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2022 to November 15, 2023, in recognition of the high level of support we received from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2023/11/28

Information about our New Year's Eve event: "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making"

From December 31st, 2023 (Sunday) to January 3rd, 2024 (Wednesday), we will be holding our New Year's Eve event, "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making."
We hope that the new year at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort will be filled with smiles.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

■ New Year's Eve Soba Noodles
We will be serving New Year's Eve soba noodles at either "Vaas" on the 1st floor of the main building or "grill mille" on the 1st floor of the Yamanoe Suite. Enjoy a warm bowl of soba noodles to celebrate New Year's Eve.
[For guests staying in the main building]
Date: December 31, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 21:45-22:30
Venue: Main Building 1F Vaas

[For guests staying in the Mountain Suite or Villa Suite]
Date: December 31, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 21:45 or 22:00
Venue: grill mille 1st Floor, Yamanoe Suite
*Reservations are required and are available every 15 minutes. (We will ask you about this at check-in.) *Please note that if the restaurant is crowded, it may take some time to seat you.
*Please refrain from attending in pajamas.

■ Mochi making
Our staff will be making mochi (rice cakes) at the parking lot entrance on the 1st floor of the main building. You can enjoy the freshly made mochi at Vaas breakfast venue. Please come and join us!
Dates: January 1st (Mon) - January 3rd (Wed), 2024
Time: 7:00-7:30
Venue: Main building 1F parking lot entrance
*Please note that this item is not available at grill mille on the 1st floor of the Mountaintop Suite.

• News
• 2023/08/29

[Limited time offer: December 4-25] Christmas dinner plan now available.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our special Christmas season dinner plan.
We offer two plans: a French dinner and a grill dinner, both featuring luxurious ingredients carefully selected by our chef, allowing you to enjoy them to your heart's content.
For that once-a-year Christmas with your loved one, spend a truly unforgettable night at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort.

▼Click here to make a reservation
[Limited to December 4-25] <Christmas Dinner> French course with complimentary sparkling wine to celebrate your special day
[Limited to December 4-25] <Christmas Dinner> Includes a glass of sparkling wine for a toast. Authentic grilled dishes to celebrate your special day.

• News
• 2023/06/28

Awarded for the 6th consecutive year: "Relux Ranking 2023 First Half Edition" - 7th place in the Koshinetsu area.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "7th place in the Koshinetsu area" in the "Relux Ranking 2023 First Half Edition," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023, in recognition of the high level of support we received from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2023/05/15

Rakuten Travel's "2023 Top-Rated Nagano Resort Hotel Popularity Ranking" - Awarded 3rd Place

We are pleased to announce that our hotel ranked 3rd in Rakuten Travel's "2023 Top-Rated Nagano Resort Hotel Popularity Ranking," while our sister hotel Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa, won 1st place.
This ranking is calculated based on customer reviews (overall ratings) posted between March 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023, for leisure hotels (Nagano Prefecture) in the "Luxury Hotels & Ryokans" category on Rakuten Travel.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2023/05/08

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort was featured on SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting (TBS affiliate) on Wednesday, May 3rd, in their program "SBC Special: Open-Air Baths! Saunas! Shinshu Hot Spring Gourmet Trip."

Our hotel was featured on SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting (TBS affiliate) in their program "SBC Special: Open-Air Baths! Saunas! Shinshu Hot Spring Gourmet Trip."
This program features visits to popular day-trip hot springs in Nagano Prefecture, along with the restaurants attached to those facilities and the gourmet food at nearby eateries.
Scenes of the large open-air bath at Happu Onsen and dining at minori, both located within the Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort, were filmed.

• News
• 2023/02/01

Awarded the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2023" for the third consecutive year.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the "Traveller Review Awards 2023," hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites, for the third consecutive year. This award is given to establishments and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on millions of reviews.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2023/01/05

Awarded for the fifth consecutive year: "Relux Ranking 2022" - 6th place in the Koshinetsu area.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "6th place in the Koshinetsu area" in the "Relux Ranking 2022," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022, in recognition of the high level of support we received from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2022/12/23

Happu Onsen, won first place in three categories in Nagano Prefecture in the "Nifty Hot Spring Annual Ranking 2022".

Our hotel's "Happu Onsen has been awarded first place in three categories in Nagano Prefecture and second place overall in the Hokuriku/Koshinetsu area in the "17th Nifty Onsen Annual Ranking 2022," hosted by the hot spring information website "Nifty Onsen," and has also been ranked in one other category.

Nagano Prefecture: Overall 1st Place
Nagano Prefecture - Ranked #1 in customer reviews
Nagano Prefecture: Ranked #1 for accommodations
- Hokuriku/Koshinetsu Area: 2nd Place Overall
- Ranked in the top 100 nationwide

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope you will continue to patronize Happu Onsen.

▼ Click here for the page about Happu Onsen >>

• News
• 2022/12/16

Information about our New Year's Eve event: "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making"

From Saturday, December 31, 2022 to Tuesday, January 3, 2023, we will be holding our New Year's Eve event, "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making."
We hope that the new year at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort will be filled with smiles.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

■ New Year's Eve Soba Noodles
We will be serving New Year's Eve soba noodles at either "Vaas on the 1st floor of the main building" or "grill mille on the 1st floor of the Hilltop Suite".
Enjoy a warm bowl of soba noodles on New Year's Eve.
[For guests staying in the main building]
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 21:45-22:30
Venue: Main Building 1F Vaas

[For guests staying in the Mountain Suite or Villa Suite]
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 21:45 or 22:00
Venue: grill mille 1st Floor, Yamanoe Suite
*Reservations are required and are available every 15 minutes. (We will ask you about this at check-in.) *Please note that if the restaurant is crowded, it may take some time to seat you.
*Please refrain from attending in pajamas.

■ Mochi making
~Staff will be making mochi (rice cakes) at the parking lot entrance on the 1st floor of the main building.
Freshly made mochi can be enjoyed at Vaas breakfast venue. Please come and join us!
Dates: January 1st (Sun) - January 3rd (Tue), 2022
Time: 7:00-7:30
Venue: Main building 1F parking lot entrance
*Please note that this item is not available at grill mille on the 1st floor of the Mountaintop Suite.

• News
• 2022/12/09

A Christmas Concert will be held at CHAPEL MORIOTO on December 10th (Sat) and December 17th (Sat)!

We will be holding a Christmas concert at the "CHAPEL MORIOTO," nestled in the middle of the forest.
Enjoy the gentle sounds of piano and cello while surrounded by the warmth of wood.
Held concurrently with the popular "Candle Night" event, you can also enjoy a stroll through the gardens at night from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

■ Christmas Concert Event Details
Venue: CHAPEL MORIOTO
Date and Time: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM
Saturday, December 17, 2022 11:00
Price: Free

> Click here for details

• News
• 2022/10/27

Third time winning! Awarded 2nd place in Nagano Prefecture in the "Jalan.net Ranking 2021 Best Hotel to Stay At Awards"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded 2nd place in Nagano Prefecture in the Jalan.net Ranking 2021 Best Hotel to Stay At Awards, 51-100 Room Category [Overall].

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2022/08/03

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort will be featured on TV Asahi's "Kaere Monday Mikke-tai!!" on August 8th (Monday)!

Our hotel will be featured on TV Asahi's "Kaere Monday Mikke-tai!!"
This popular travel variety show features Sandwichman, Oide Yasuko, and the members of SAM riding local buses, interacting with the people and nature of the area, and discovering the charm of each region.
This time, we filmed the ending at our hotel's "Happu Onsen.
In addition to Happu Onsen, the video will also feature CHAPEL MIZUOTO, Yamanoue Suite Terrace, Pool Side Bar, and other beautiful locations.
Please be sure to check it out.

■Broadcast date: August 8th (Monday) 19:00~
■Program name: TV Asahi "Kaere Monday Mikke-tai!!"

▼ Click here for the TV broadcast commemoration plan

• News
• 2022/06/28

Awarded for the fourth year in a row! Ranked 7th in the Koshinetsu area in the "Relux Ranking 2022 First Half Edition"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "7th place in the Koshinetsu area" in the "Relux Ranking 2022 First Half Edition," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022, in recognition of the high level of support we received from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2022/05/16

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort was featured on Fuji TV's "Sudden Rule Trip" on Saturday, May 14th!

Our hotel was featured on Fuji TV's special program "Sudden Rule Trip"!
This is a new kind of entertaining travel show where Untouchable, Taka & Toshi, and one special guest enjoy their trip with the addition of "one rule."
You're out if you don't speak English like a native speaker! You're out if you use abbreviations! And so on. This is a spontaneous, rule-based trip that only a resort hotel can offer, allowing you to experience something out of the ordinary.

• News
• 2022/03/19

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort was featured on TV Tokyo's Saturday Special "Kamaitachi's Sightseeing Trip to Famous Places and Specialties 3: A Serious Showdown in Scenic Shinshu SP" on March 19th (Saturday)!

Our hotel was featured on TV Tokyo's Saturday Special "Kamaitachi's Sightseeing Trip to Famous Places and Local Specialties 3: A Serious Showdown in the Scenic Shinshu SP"!
Kamaitachi's Yamauchi and Takanohana, and Kamaitachi's Hamaya and Aikawa Nanase split into two teams for a competitive trip around Nagano Prefecture! They also stayed at our hotel's Happu Onsen and restaurant, minori.
This program is packed with information on recommended gourmet spots and places to visit in Karuizawa! It's a program that showcases the charm of Karuizawa in winter.

• News
• 2022/02/03

Winner for the second year in a row! Awarded the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2022"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the "Traveller Review Awards 2022," hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites, for the second consecutive year. This award is given to establishments and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on millions of reviews.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2022/01/25

We were selected for the top 100 in all categories of the 2021 Tourism and Economic Newspaper's "Top 250 Popular Hot Spring Ryokans and Hotels" list, categorized by reason!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been selected in all five categories—"Cuisine," "Service," "Hot Springs/Baths," "Facilities," and "Atmosphere"—for the 2021 "Top 250 Popular Hot Spring Ryokans and Hotels" awards, organized by the Tourism and Economic Newspaper.

• Cooking: 55th place
・Customer service: 40th place
• Hot springs: 93rd place
• Facilities: 41st place
- Atmosphere: 52nd

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2021/12/28

Information about our New Year's Eve event: "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making"

From Friday, December 31, 2021 to Monday, January 3, 2022, we will be holding a New Year's Eve event: "New Year's Eve Soba Noodles and Mochi Making."
We hope that the new year at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort will be filled with smiles.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

■ New Year's Eve Soba Noodles
We will be serving New Year's Eve soba noodles at Vaas on the 1st floor of the main building.
Enjoy a warm bowl of soba noodles on New Year's Eve. ~ Date: Friday, December 31, 2021
Time: 22:30-23:30
Venue: Main Building 1F Vaas
*Reservations are required and will be taken every 15 minutes.
*Please note that if the restaurant is crowded, it may take some time to seat you.
*Please refrain from attending in pajamas.
*For guests staying in the Mountain Suite or Villa Suite, we will deliver your meal to your room at either 22:00 or 22:30. (We will ask you about this at check-in.)
■ Mochi making
~Staff will be making mochi (rice cakes) at the parking lot entrance on the 1st floor of the main building.
Freshly made mochi will be available for you to enjoy at the breakfast venue. Please come and join us! ~ Dates: January 1st (Sat) - January 3rd (Mon), 2022
Time: 7:00-7:30
Venue: Main building 1F parking lot entrance

• News
• 2021/12/20

Happo Onsen, a day-trip Happu Onsen, won 3rd place overall and the Best Accommodation Award in Nagano Prefecture in the "Nifty Hot Spring Annual Ranking 2021"!

Our hotel’s “Happu Onsen” day-trip hot spring facility has been awarded “3rd Place Overall in Nagano Prefecture” and the “Best Accommodation Award in Nagano Prefecture” in the “16th Nifty Onsen Annual Rankings 2020,” organized by the hot spring information site “Nifty Onsen.”

Our entire staff will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We look forward to your continued patronage of Happu Onsen.

▼ Click here for the Happu Onsen day-trip hot spring page >>

• News
• 2021/12/13

Awarded for the fourth year in a row! Ranked 4th in the Koshinetsu area in the "Relux Ranking 2021"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "4th Place in the Koshinetsu Area" in the "Relux Ranking 2021," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, in recognition of receiving high support from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2021/12/13

Awarded 10th place in the "Relux Ranking 2021" for accommodations with detached guest rooms/cottages!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded 10th place in the "Hotels with Detached Guest Rooms/Cottages" category in the "Relux Ranking 2021," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan (Japanese inn) reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, in recognition of the high level of support we received from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• News
• 2021/12/03

Happu Onsen was featured in the magazine "Richesse No. 38," which went on sale November 27th (Sunday)!

Our hotel's "Happu Onsen" has been featured in the women's lifestyle magazine "Richesse No. 38".
In the special feature "Another Best Season: Winter in Karuizawa," our natural hot spring is introduced as a "beauty spring."

• News
• 2021/11/08

On November 7th (Sunday), Hitomi Shimatani's live tour, "HITOMI SHIMATANI LIVE TOUR 2021 “LoveSong～My song for you～”," was held!

On Sunday, November 7, 2021, Hitomi Shimatani's live tour, "HITOMI SHIMATANI LIVE TOUR 2021 “LoveSong～My song for you～”," was held at the Mizuoto CHAPEL MIZUOTO at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort.
This tour took place in churches and chapels at all 15 venues across the country, resulting in heartwarming concerts where clear, pure singing voices resonated in CHAPEL MIZUOTO.

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• 2021/11/06

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort was featured on TV Tokyo's Saturday Special "Good Trip, Dreamy Feeling SP ~2021 Beautiful Autumn Foliage Trip~" on November 6th (Sat)!

Our hotel was featured on the TV Tokyo program, Saturday Special "Good Trip, Dreamy Feeling SP ~2021 Beautiful Autumn Leaves Trip~"!
Japanese women's table tennis team members Kasumi Ishikawa and Miu Hirano visited Karuizawa to enjoy the spectacular autumn foliage and also stayed at our hotel.
This was a wonderful episode that really showcased the charm of Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort.

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• 2021/09/07

Happu Onsen spring facility, has been awarded 2nd place in Nagano Prefecture for its rapid rise in the "Nifty Hot Spring Annual Ranking 2020"!

Our hotel's "Day-trip hot spring, Happu Onsen," has been awarded "2nd place in Nagano Prefecture for facilities with the most rapid rise this year" in the "15th Nifty Onsen Annual Ranking 2020," hosted by the hot spring information website "Nifty Onsen," for receiving high support from customers from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020 (excluding the state of emergency period).

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope you will continue to patronize Happu Onsen.

▼ Click here for the Happu Onsen page >>

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• 2021/07/14

Awarded for the second year in a row! Ranked #1 in sales in the Central Japan area of Ikkyu.com's "FAVORITES 2021"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "No. 1 in the Central Japan Area Resort Hotel Category (50 rooms or more)" for the second consecutive year in the "FAVORITES 2021 BEST SALES OF THE YEAR 2021" hosted by the accommodation booking site "Ikyu.com," in recognition of the high level of customer support received from April 2020 to March 2021.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2021/06/15

Awarded for the third year in a row! 3rd place in the Koshinetsu area of the "Relux Ranking 2021 First Half"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "3rd Place in the Koshinetsu Area" in the "Relux Ranking 2021 First Half Edition," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021, in recognition of receiving high support from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2021/02/17

Winner for the second year in a row! Hotels.com "Loved By Guests Award 2021"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the Hotels.com "Loved By Guests Award 2021" for the second consecutive year. This award is given to hotels that have received many high ratings from over 25 million reviews on Hotels.com.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2021/01/22

Winner of the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2021"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the "Traveller Review Awards 2021," hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites. This award recognizes establishments and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on millions of user reviews.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/12/16

Awarded for the third year in a row! 2nd place in the Koshinetsu area of "Relux OF THE YEAR 2020"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "2nd Place in the Koshinetsu Area" in the "Relux OF THE YEAR 2020" ranking, a popular accommodation ranking hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020, in recognition of receiving high support from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/12/16

Awarded 7th place nationwide in the "Relux OF THE YEAR 2020" category for accommodations with spectacular views!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "7th Place for Hotels with Spectacular Views" in the "Relux OF THE YEAR 2020" ranking, a popular accommodation ranking hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan (Japanese inn) reservation service, from December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020, in recognition of the high level of support we received from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/08/21

Ikyu.com's "FAVORITES 2020" sales ranking: 3rd place in the Central Japan area!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded 3rd place in the "Central Japan Area Resort Hotel Category" at the "FAVORITES 2020 BEST SALES OF THE YEAR" awards hosted by the accommodation booking site "Ikyu.com," in recognition of the high level of customer support we received from April 2019 to March 2020.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/07/06

We are currently holding a firefly viewing event every night, which heralds the arrival of early summer: "Fireflies dancing in the Karuizawa night."

The first signs of early summer have arrived once again. Fireflies have started to appear on the hotel grounds a few days ago.
Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort is currently hosting a "Firefly Viewing Event" exclusively for hotel guests, where you can enjoy the magical sight of fireflies dancing in the air.
May the gentle light of fireflies bring you peace and tranquility. Please join us!

■ Firefly Viewing Event ~A night in Karuizawa, where fireflies dance.~
Duration: Held every night until around early August
Time: 20:00-20:30
Registration: Please register by 6:00 PM on the day of the event.
Meeting point: Cart entrance next to the elevator on the 1st floor of the main building. Please arrive by 8:00 PM.
Price: Free

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• 2020/06/24

Awarded for the second year in a row! 2nd place in the Koshinetsu area of the "Relux Ranking 2020 First Half Edition"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "2nd Place in the Koshinetsu Area" in the "Relux Ranking 2020 First Half Edition," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020, in recognition of receiving high support from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/06/22

Winner of the "Jalan Awards 2019 Best Hotel to Stay At - Dinner Category" - 1st Place in the Kanto-Koshinetsu Area!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded first place in the Kanto-Koshinetsu area for the 51-100 room category [Dinner] in the Jalan OF THE YEAR 2019 Best Hotel to Stay At Awards.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/06/22

"Jalan Awards 2019 Best Hotel to Stay At - Customer Service Category" - 3rd Place in the Kanto-Koshinetsu Area!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded 3rd place in the Kanto-Koshinetsu area in the 51-100 room category of the Jalan OF THE YEAR 2019 Best Hotel to Stay At Awards.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/06/22

Awarded for the second year in a row! Winner of the "Jalan.net Ranking 2019 Best Hotel to Stay At Award" in Nagano Prefecture (1st place)!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded first place in Nagano Prefecture in the 51-100 rooms category of the Jalan.net Ranking 2019 Best Hotel to Stay At Awards.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2020/02/21

Hotels.com "Loved By Guests Award 2020" winner!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the Hotels.com "Loved By Guests Award 2020." This award is given to hotels that have received many high ratings from over 25 million reviews on Hotels.com.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2019/12/12

Awarded for the second year in a row! 2nd place in the Koshinetsu area of "Relux OF THE YEAR 2019"!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "2nd Place in the Koshinetsu Area" in the "Relux OF THE YEAR 2019" ranking, a popular accommodation ranking hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019, in recognition of receiving high support from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

• Media Information
• 2019/07/17

Our hotel and restaurant were featured in the August issue of the magazine "Katei Gaho" as a noteworthy hotel and restaurant in the Karuizawa special feature.

Our hotel has been featured in the August issue of the women's lifestyle magazine "Katei Gaho".
Our hotel and restaurant are featured in the special feature "The Current State of the Prestigious 'Villa Area': Enjoying the Cool in Karuizawa."

▼Official Website
https://www.kateigaho.com/magazine/latest/51272/

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• 2019/07/11

"Jalan.net Ranking 2018 Best Hotel to Stay At Award" - 3rd Place in Nagano Prefecture!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded 3rd place in Nagano Prefecture in the 51-100 rooms category of the Jalan.net Ranking 2018 Best Hotel to Stay At Awards.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2019/06/26

"Relux Ranking 2019 First Half Edition" Koshinetsu Area: Awarded 4th place!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "4th Place in the Koshinetsu Area" in the "Relux Ranking 2019 First Half Edition," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019, in recognition of receiving high support from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2018/12/25

"Relux OF THE YEAR 2018" - 8th place in the Koshinetsu area!

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been awarded "8th place in the Koshinetsu area" in the "Relux OF THE YEAR 2018" ranking, a popular accommodation ranking hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018, in recognition of receiving high support from our guests.

We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

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• 2018/11/30

We received the #1 ranking in "Jalan.net's Recommended Luxury Rooms for Solo Travelers."

We are pleased to announce that our hotel was ranked No. 1 in Jalan.net's "Recommended Luxury Rooms for Solo Travelers" ranking from October 15, 2018 to November 14, 2018.

We will use this as encouragement to continue striving to be a hotel that provides guests with a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We appreciate your continued patronage.