Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort, a skiing spot located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Kusatsu. If you master the slopes, Manza Onsen Ski Resort is also located nearby.
Ski the fall line at Karuizawa Snow Park located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Kita Karuizawa. If you master the slopes, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort and Asama 2000 Park Ski Area are also just a short drive away.
Sainokawara Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Kusatsu Onsen, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Mount Yokote and Kusatsu Nettaiken, both nearby.
If thrills are what you're after, head to Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, located 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from central Tsumagoi. If you have fun at Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, you'll love Asama Volcano Museum and Tsutsujinoyu, both located nearby.
Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Pallcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort, a skiing spot located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from central Tsumagoi. If you master the slopes, Sugadaira Ski Resort and Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort are also just a short drive away.
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Hotel Karuizawa Cross
10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very helpful. I stayed with my husband and 6m baby. They were many facilities for baby like baby shampoo, crib and baby monitor available.
The beds were firm and on the floor, safe for cosleeping with baby."
"An old building hence furniture looks dated but it has its charm within walking distance to Nagano station (15 mins) and a Main Street of food options.
Toilet ceiling was very short though."
"It's an overall excellent hotel with some minor annoying room design problems. It is fairly new, but imitates traditional onsen resort hotels. Most guests were Japanese. There is English speaking staff when needed. The breakfast and dinner was excellent. Mostly Japanese traditional, Gunma regional, and a few French items. The amount of food is large. It is Kaiseki style which means they give you a sampling of many small and medium dishes. It is a good way to learn about kaiseki and Japanese food. They provide English or Japanese menus to explain what the many dishes are. You may not like everything and you should not feel you must eat everything. They understand that. The atmosphere of the dining area is superb.
The outdoor onsen is the famous Kusatsu water. Fairly large. Not too crowded. The surrounding trees and bushes are relaxing. The staff maintains the onsen well.
The rooms are beautiful, and spacious. But poor design choices were made. The bright entrance light goes on by sensor. You can't stop it from turning on at night. The loud INAX toilet has a ridiculous flowing water white noise feature turned on by default at loud volume. You need to turn it off all the time. The sliding door clicks loudly when closing. Did the designer forget two people share twin rooms? The beds are surrounded by a raised low wooden platform. Beautiful, but non functional. It's awkward to sit at the edge of the bed.
The bus station and Yubatake are short walks away on sloping streets."
"Building is traditional, serene yet elegant decorations, nice choices in kimono or samue to relax… and hot bathes are just fantastic!
Breakfasts and dinners are too die for… I will definitely visit again!!"
"This resort went way above and beyond our expectations. The staff was very friendly and helpful, making us feel very comfortable when explaining how things worked. The buffet, lounge, and free drinks and snacks were wonderful. And the facilities are very clean and very well maintained. The different onsens all have different characteristics and they're all very charming and relaxing 😊 Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a luxurious relaxing stay!"