CChingSqThe hotel is a bit of a drive from Karuizawa JR Station, about 35 minutes, and there's a toll fee. However, the scenery along the way is beautiful. Shiraito Falls is about 10 minutes away. The hotel parking lot is ample and very convenient.
The hotel rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The hot springs are both indoor and outdoor, with an orange-brown color and a mild odor. Unfortunately, the outdoor hot springs don't allow for a view of the sky.
The breakfast and dinner buffets offer a wide variety of options and are delicious.
This hotel has a very resort-like feel and I'd definitely return if I had the chance.
Figure 1: Scenery along the way
Figure 2: View from the hotel window
Figure 3: Nearby attractions (Shiraito Falls)
DDabby RagasaWe drove up to Manza Ski Resort. It wasn’t difficult to find but because of adverse weather conditions, we had to take the longer route.
The Princes Hotel were accommodating, had good amenities for a hotel located high up in the mountains. It could do with a slight renovation, as there were leaks coming from the ceiling of the hallways.
The breakfast and dinner selection which were provided by the hotel were of decent selection. The highest onsen in Japan according to locals and our Japanese friend.
Better check out before the 10 AM time, otherwise a long form of queue awaits you at the reception.
A beautiful experience of outdoor snow and mineralised hot Onsen.
CcharrypoRemember to check the bus schedule when you go, as there are only a few buses (around 9 am, 2:30 pm, and 4 pm).
Basically, you'll need to eat all three meals at the hotel. The round trip by bus down the mountain takes about 2 hours.
The hotel doesn't include air conditioning. I went in early October and the temperature was 11 degrees Celsius, which was quite nice. Hiking was comfortable, and the scenery was superb. You can even ski in winter.
WiFi isn't available in every hotel; the one I stayed at, the Forest Trail Inn, didn't have it—it was quite secluded! 👍
CCHINGYINA very cost-effective accommodation experience. You must stay here when you come to Karuizawa in winter! It feels like arriving in Europe! I don’t know why I want a TV here? The snow scenery alone is worth the price of admission. I really want to come and stay here every winter~
ううめぼしさんI stayed with three families!
The location is great and the room is pretty clean!
Although it is in the mountains, there are about 2 convenience stores about 5 minutes by car, so it is safe even in the event of a chance!
It was fun!
Thank you!
富富裕層の男There was plenty of fruit.
I wish they had more prepared dishes.
It felt like the chef who makes roast beef was just doing it haphazardly.
The hotel interior is a little old-fashioned, but the hot springs are great.
The view from inside the hotel was amazing.
JJessica91800Hotel location is a bit remote. It is more convenient to drive by car. But very special. The only thing is that the room privacy is too low. There are no curtains in the lobby.  There is no fence in the garden. People can see the house outside. Others are still possible. Cleaner