Located in the city center, Tsuruya Ryokan features chic guest rooms with antique furniture. It features large public baths, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Each room comes with a historic ambiance with comfortable warm colors, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, an air purifier and a personal safe. Some rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Guests at Ryokan Tsuruya can enjoy thorough in-room massages at an extra charge (reservation needed), or relax in the spacious baths. Coin launderette and souvenir shop are available on site. Guests’ luggage can be left at the front desk for free after checking out. Traditional Japanese meals are offered for dinner in the elegant dining room. A breakfast buffet features both Western and Japanese dishes. The ryokan is a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. St.Paulo Catholic Church is a 5-minute walk away, while Karuizawa Outlet Shopping Plaza is a 7-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Karuizawa
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cha
    Japan Japan
    Easy to find. Easy to walk around the areas for tourist spots. Hot bath was relaxing. Hotel is old traditional Japanese style but very clean! Staff is super friendly and kind. Also speaks fluent English.
  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    + Large room with very comfortable futon beds (we had a Japanese style room) + Great dinner (kaiseki ryori) + Very friendly & helpful staff
  • Marc
    Japan Japan
    Location was perfect and the grounds of the hotel were excellent.

Area info

Amenities of Tsuruya Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Massage
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Tsuruya Ryokan takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 17:00
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 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.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBNICOSCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    If you are arriving after 20:00, please inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, you may not be able to check in.

    Please inform Tsuruya Ryokan 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.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Tsuruya Ryokan

    • Check-in at Tsuruya Ryokan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, Tsuruya Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Tsuruya Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte

    • Room options at Tsuruya Ryokan include:

      • Quad
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Family

    • Tsuruya Ryokan is 1.2 miles from the center of Karuizawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Tsuruya Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking

    • The prices at Tsuruya Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.