Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel

Recent Reviews: 85

• User:normad88

  Trip type: Couples

  Underwhelming arrival experience that ended well!

  18 Jan 2026

  We spent 2 nights in Prince after first 2 nights in Kusatsu onsen town. The hotel looked underwhelming on arrival and the front office service was efficient but cursory compared to the warm hospitality we had in the ryokan stay. It was low season and hotel was very quiet and had a "cold" atmosphere.I was further disappointed when we were shown our room which was on the lowest floor with a simple garden view. On requesting the check-in staff for a change of room on higher floor and a more scenic view, I was told there is an upgrade charge, which I accepted. The new room was the same size and configuration but on a higher floor with a nice view of Mt Asama. While I was happy to pay the fee, I can't help but compare their practice with all the hotels that I have stayed in all these years, where room changes were complimentary so long as the room type remains the same. Nevertheless, the hotel's facilities delighted me immensely and I enjoyed the overall experience.The highlight of the hotel stay was the fantastic view of Asama in a high ceiling dining room with full glass window. We were able to have different table seatings for both morning breakfast as the hotel occupancy was low, which gave us different perspectives of the scenery.The other highlight of the hotel is the onsen facility which is located in a separate building on higher ground, accessible via a self service automated tram. Aside from Asama view in the outdoor onsens, there is a common lounge which has equally awesome view of Asama. We enjoyed our time soaking in onsen and resting in the lounge.I would go back to Prince Asama and experience the scenery during a different season!

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• User:marinatyo

  Trip type: Couples

  A quiet classic with great views

  13 Apr 2025

  Not the newest, but very well maintained, and has the atmosphere of a "classic" Japanese hotel. Onsen is lovely! They've set up a new lodge perched up on a hill just for the bath facilities and its quite fun to go up there with the hillside elevator. Service is also attentive and friendly. It's 15 minutes away by car from Karuizawa station, and a bit of a distance from any outside dining or shopping, but its perfect for those who want to enjoy a beautiful mountain view and quiet walks, or those who like to golf. The shuttle service runs every hour to the main shopping area is very helpful as well. I do wish they had more dining options but not a deal breaker for a weekend getaway.

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• User:Jerome T

  Trip type: Couples

  Beautiful luxurious resort

  20 Dec 2023

  Beautiful luxurious place to stay, enjoy the onsen, play golf or go discovering the neighborhood, museums, and small town.Restaurant is also worth to pay a dinner and breakfast excellent. Besides, clean, nice room with a view to the Asama volcano.

• User:ursula_ruh

  Trip type: Couples

  Not a single complaint

  03 Nov 2019

  As Karuizawa is a tourist place I was a bit worried that the hotel might not be worth the money - it was worth every single yen.We had been treated very, very friendly; room impeccable, lovely view, quiet, spectacular hot bath, quality of dinner and breakfast outstanding. We could not have asked for more.

• User:S4542YGvisitor

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  Quiet location at outskirt of Karuizawa town

  18 Sept 2018

  Located a little far from the center of Karuizawa town, very quiet setting (and dark at night). Several restaurants in the hotel available, bright in the breakfast time. Good for golf players, as they have a course right next to the hotel. Rooms are old, but well maintained.