Kumoba Pond

Karuizawa Onsen Grand Hotel offers exceptional views of Kusatsu-Shi Lake from its spacious rooms. Just a 10-minute walk to the lake’s forest trail, the hotel features a traditional Japanese garden and an outdoor foot bath with mountain views. Guests can enjoy complimentary shuttle service and access to private hot spring pools. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal packages.

Karuizawa Mori no Ie Resort is perfect for photographers, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ever-changing reflections of Yūjōchi Lake at dawn and dusk. The property provides free tripod rentals and guided nature photography tours along nearby forest trails. Each room includes soundproofing and blackout curtains for night shooting. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform to unlock curated photography itineraries.

Karuizawa Forest Cottage Inn offers seamless access to immersive nature activities: morning lakeside yoga, forest mindfulness sessions, and birdwatching excursions led by expert guides. All programs are included in the package and available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app. Located just a 5-minute walk from the lake path, guests enjoy instant connectivity to untouched woodland trails and seasonal flora displays.