Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring

Stay at Karuizawa Chūdō Onsen Villa Hotel, a boutique ryokan crafted with traditional Japanese woodwork and located just a 3-minute walk from the natural hot spring pools. Each room features a private outdoor onsen overlooking moss-covered rocks and dense cedar forests. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to Karuizawa Station and town center, ensuring effortless access. For an authentic experience, book a room with a natural stone-view terrace—perfect for morning meditation under the mountain mist.

A 5-minute walk from Karuizawa Chūdō Onsen Villa Hotel leads to the Chūdō Ravine Trail, a serene forest path winding beside a crystal-clear stream surrounded by ancient cedars and seasonal wildflowers. Nearby, the Handmade Pottery Workshop offers a full-day session using local volcanic clay to craft your own tea bowl. At night, join a guided forest lantern tour to discover bioluminescent fireflies and hidden Shinto shrines—ideal for those seeking quiet, immersive nature experiences in the heart of Nagano’s mountains.

Start your day with breakfast in the Japanese garden dining room of Karuizawa Chūdō Onsen Villa Hotel, featuring seasonal vegetables and local miso soup. Head to the Chūdō Ravine Trail for a one-hour forest hike, pausing by the stream to soak in the tranquility. Return to enjoy a private outdoor onsen paired with a handmade matcha dessert set. In the afternoon, join a foraging workshop to gather edible mushrooms and herbs, then learn to cook a seasonal dish in the hotel’s kitchen. End the day with a stargazing tour, where guides reveal the Milky Way over the mountain peaks using high-powered telescopes.