Published date: August 21, 2024
First Winter in Karuizawa at Hoshino Resort with a 2-Year-Old!
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Experience of the stay
Our long-awaited first stay at Hoshino Resort!
We stayed with my husband and our three children, all under two.
After checking in, there was welcome popcorn, and the kids were thrilled. Since we could choose from several flavors, even the adults enjoyed it.
The room wasn’t particularly large, but since it was a type of room where you take off your shoes to enter, it was very good that the little ones could move around freely.
The lobby was very spacious, with tables for dining, comfortable sofas for relaxation, and board games to play with everyone, allowing everyone to enjoy their time freely.
On the second morning, we got breakfast from a nearby convenience store and ate it in the lobby.
There was a kids' chair available, so the child could sit there and eat.
You can exit the lobby to an inner courtyard, which has a kotatsu and a fireplace, so you can relax while keeping warm even in the cold outside.
The child enjoyed sitting on a swing with a kotatsu attached (the first time I saw this, haha).
There is a shuttle bus, so we could get to Harunire Terrace and Tombo no Yu without having to walk, which was very convenient. When we used it, there were usually no more than two families on board at a time, 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. Although it was winter, it was warm during the day, so many people were having lunch on the terrace.
We were also tempted by the delicious smells and had lunch at a bakery.
If it weren't winter, I would have loved to try the gelato too!
We also went to Tombo no Yu.
It was my child's first experience with an onsen, and they loved the outdoor bath so much that they didn't want to get out, which was a bit of a problem, haha.
Next to the onsen, there was a large restaurant where we had dinner. It was very popular, so we had to wait for about 30 minutes.
They had a special hot pot menu for the winter.
It was very delicious, and we were able to warm up our hearts and bodies before heading back to our accommodation!
The hotel’s famous French toast looked so delicious!
Many people were ordering it.
Next time we stay, I definitely want to try it.