A mountain resort 65 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen — a combination that exists almost nowhere else. The proximity defines the product: weekend stays, small houses, and a summer season that runs on Tokyo heat rather than mountain snow.
- PrefectureNagano
- Properties on file5 (3 with Keys)
- Keys recorded87
- AirportsMatsumoto (MMJ)
- From TokyoKaruizawa 1h05, Nagano 1h19
Accommodation
| Property | Level | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze ふふ 軽井沢 陽光の風 | 1 Key | — | — | Fufu (KPG) |
| Fufu Kyu-Karuizawa Seiyo no Mori ふふ 旧軽井沢 静養の森 | 1 Key | — | — | Fufu (KPG) |
| Shishi-Iwa House ししいわハウス軽井沢 | 1 Key | 10 | XS | independent |
| HOSHINOYA Karuizawa 星のや軽井沢 | Recorded | 77 | M | Hoshino Resorts |
| Mampei Hotel 万平ホテル | Recorded | — | — | independent |
See also all destinations in Japan and the Nagano prefecture card.
Source: MICHELIN Keys Japan 2025, announced 8 October 2025; Japan Tourism Agency confirmed annual series, published 6 July 2026. · Verified 31 August 2026 · Figures are dated; estimates are marked.