Karuizawa is in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture, just about an hour from Tokyo station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. It thrived as post station during the Edo Period and has been popular among foreigners since the Meiji Period. It is also known as a place John Lennon loved very much. Today it is still a famous resort town with many hotels and summer retreats. There are many historical tourist attractions, including the old Mikasa Hotel, and is also a great place to view cherry blossoms and fall colors.

Opera-Karuizawa is a resort inn surrounded by abundant nature where you can enjoy fresh green trees in the summer and brightly colored leaves in the autumn. Please soak up the natural beauty of each season at our inn.
Music is the concept of Opera Karuizawa. The theme of the interior design is music or opera. Baths are available for private bathing. Consecutive stays are welcome. Please let us know if you wish to be picked up at Shinano Oiwake Station on the Shinano Railway Line.

Please note:
* No children under the age of 12.
* Reservations for meals must be made in advance. Meals cannot be ordered upon arrival.
* Payment is cash only. No credit cards accepted.

Especially popular among tourists are "Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza", one of Japan's largest shopping malls, and "old Karuizawa Main Street", a location with a remarkably wide range of gift shops and restaurants. In winter, you can go skiing at "Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Area". Meanwhile, "Hoshino Area" offers delightful hot springs, where you can enjoy Karuizawa's nature as well as shopping.