Featured Hotels Near Shiozawa Lake

Hoshino Resorts Karuizawa stands out with its private natural hot spring baths overlooking Salt Lake. The resort is just a 5-minute walk from the lake, offering guests serene mornings along the lakeside path and evening dining with fresh local trout. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures access to exclusive view-room packages.

Karuizawa Kitamura Resort is ideal for families, featuring a kids' playroom, family hot spring area, and complimentary bicycle rentals. Its proximity to the Salt Lake cycling trail allows for easy rides to the lake’s central island, perfect for viewing cherry blossoms in spring or autumn foliage. All rooms include lake-view windows, bringing nature indoors. Reserve early via HopeGoo for best availability.

A 10-minute walk from Hoshino Resorts Karuizawa leads to Lakeside Log House Dining, renowned for its charcoal-grilled Nagano native carp paired with seasonal vegetables. Nearby, Salt Lake Café offers artisan pastries and a scenic terrace perfect for afternoon tea. Both are nestled along the lakeside walking path, ideal for enjoying morning mist and sunset reflections.

Karuizawa Kitamura Resort provides free rowing and pedal boat rentals, each equipped with life vests and guided brochures for exploring the lake’s ecological islet. The resort also hosts outdoor nature workshops, including wetland ecology tours and birdwatching sessions, ideal for travelers seeking immersive experiences. Activities are scheduled in the morning or late afternoon to enjoy quiet, reflective moments on the water.

Hoshino Resorts Karuizawa features a sky-level lakeside terrace and mirror-glass guest rooms, creating dreamlike compositions during sunrise when the lake reflects pine forests and distant mountains. The resort hosts dawn photography workshops led by professionals, teaching techniques for capturing misty light gradients. Guests gain access to exclusive photo routes, minimizing crowds. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary photography welcome kit.

Hoshino Resorts Karuizawa is just a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Highland Ski Resort, with complimentary shuttle service and ski gear storage available. Rooms feature ski equipment lockers and heated drying units for post-ski comfort. During winter, the resort offers a "Snow & Lakeside Experience" package, including snowshoe walks and cozy fireside tea gatherings—blending adventure with tranquil mountain wellness.

Karuizawa Kitamura Resort offers daily lakeside meditation sessions at 6:30 AM, led by certified instructors guiding breathwork and mindfulness amid the morning mist. The wooden platform overlooks the lake, with sunrise views and natural sounds. Participants receive herbal non-caffeinated tea and handmade oatcakes. No phones allowed—ideal for deep mental reset. Reserve through HopeGoo as spots are limited to 12 per session.