Published date: August 21, 2024
Winter in Karuizawa
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
We had our first stay at the dream Hoshino Resort!
We stayed as a couple with our three children under 2 years old.
After checking in, there was a welcome popcorn station where our children were overjoyed. They could choose from several flavors, which we adults also enjoyed.
The room wasn’t that spacious, but it was the type where you take off your shoes to enter, so it was very good for our little ones to move around freely.
The lobby was very spacious, with a dining area and comfortable sofas where we could relax freely.
On the second morning, we got breakfast at a convenience store nearby and had it in the lobby.
There were kids' chairs available, so our children could sit there to eat.
You could go from the lobby to the courtyard, where there were heated tables and a fire pit, allowing us to relax outdoors even in the cold.
Our child enjoyed swinging on a swing with a kotatsu (first time seeing one, haha).
There was a shuttle bus available, so we could go to Harunire Terrace and Tombo no Yu without walking, which was very convenient. When we used it, there were only usually two groups on the bus, so we could board on time without waiting.
Next time, I want to visit Karuizawa in summer.
Experiences during the trip
We visited Harunire Terrace. It was winter, but it was warm during the day, so there were many people having lunch on the terrace.
We were also lured by the delicious smells and had lunch at a bakery.
If it weren't winter, we would have also liked to try some gelato!
We also went to Tombo no Yu.
It was our child's first hot spring experience, and they loved the outdoor bath, refusing to come out, which was a bit troublesome, haha.
Next to the hot spring, there was a large restaurant, and we had dinner there. It was very popular, so we had to wait about 30 minutes.
The winter menu featured hot pot dishes.
They were very delicious and warmed both our hearts and bodies, allowing us to return to our accommodation feeling cozy!