About this property
Elegant Accommodations: SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa in Karuizawa offers a 5-star experience with a terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and a concierge. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, bathrobes, private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as baths, hairdryers, and wardrobes. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, family rooms, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 52 mi from Matsumoto Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Honmachi Machiyakan (12 mi), Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park (14 mi), and Karuizawa Station (4.3 mi). Walking tours are available to explore the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, rich history, and excellent dinner, SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa ensures a memorable stay.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Clara
Hong Kong“Hospitality of the staff. Great tour guide to bring us to the site with great knowledge . Food is good too”- Tamar
Israel“Amazing hotel, great hospitality & staff. Unique experience...staying in a masterpiece!” - Olivia
United States“Beautiful hotel, just loved the vibe and the design. Service was excellent” - Sugiharto
Indonesia“Very nice property and it connects to the nature. Restaurant is very nice and serve very good food. We were lucky to dine during Jakob Zeller and Ethel Hoon hosted the reception. It was fabulous. Staffs are very friendly. Highly recommended.” - Amy United States“Clean and cozy stay during low season. Room is comfortable and well appointed with amenities, staff was incredibly friendly, and dinner at Shola was excellent! We loved the view of Mt Asama from the tub. My husband is an architect so the...”
- Kitsopa
Thailand“Very detailed and thoughtful hospitality and design of the hotel” - Sue
France“Amazing. Location, architecture, art, gourmet, people!” - Kay United States“I loved staying at SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa. It's a newer hotel that is a good middle ground between the fancy Hoshinoya and the less expensive other options. They also cater to a more international crowd than the other hotels in town. This made...”
- L
Netherlands“beautiful designed hotel friendly and helpful staff” - Cynthia United States“Such a pleasure to be able to stay at a Shigeru Ban designed place, at an intimate scale. Beautiful in all ways, with lovely staff.”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
