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Hoshinoya Karuizawa
The origin point of Hoshino Resorts, carrying on the legacy of Hoshino Onsen Ryokan, founded in 1912. Seventy-seven distinctive rooms are scattered across the "Valley Village" along a clear stream, offering a special stay wrapped in the stillness of water and forest.
🏘 Valley Village
A "Valley Village"
Built to Follow the Terrain
The rooms at Hoshinoya Karuizawa are designed to follow the natural terrain so as not to disturb the beautiful landscape. Set on grounds wrapped in the sound of a clear stream, distinct buildings — including Water Ripple rooms and Mountain Path rooms — are scattered throughout, letting guests wander the property as if exploring a small village. At night, lanterns are lit, and the sound of the stream sets a magical scene. It's a space where stillness and the extraordinary come together, carrying on the legacy of a ryokan that welcomed foreign summer visitors more than a century ago.
♨ Meditation Bath
Wrapped in Forest Green
The Meditation Bath
The large public bath, known as "Meditation Bath," is an open space enclosed by trees, with a high gabled ceiling and large openings letting in ample natural light and greenery. Soaking in the deep, effective waters of Hoshino Onsen, guests can sharpen their senses and spend a moment fully present, away from the busyness of daily life. The interplay of light and rising steam, changing from morning to evening, is not to be missed.
🌿 Water Garden
Water and Moss
Shape the Water Garden
Fed by the Yukawa River that flows through the property, the "Water Garden" is an inventive landscape of small streams and moss-covered islands. A stroll along the murmuring water winding between the trees deepens the sense of travel with each season's greenery, autumn colors, or snow. Spending time gazing at the garden from the lounge or café is a special pleasure of its own.
