Small Boutique hotels in CHUBU

Enjoying a fine location a short distance from Shiozawa lake in Karuizawa, Kyu Karuizawa Hotel is a small luxury boutique hotel, offering exclusive accommodation, top-class service and fine cuisine in a tranquil, sophisticated ambiance. Perfect for relaxing stays in this charming resort, famous for its outdoor activities in both winter and summer, along with its ample shopping opportunities, Kyu Karuizawa Hotel is within easy reach of all of the town's principal points of interest. Surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel has a country house atmosphere, elegant yet relaxed. All guests receive exclusive butler services from the moment of their arrival, the hotel offers spa facilities, and free shuttle services are also available to and from the railway station, with its fast Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet) services from Tokyo. Kyu Karuizawa Hotel's restaurant, Le Signe, serves stylish fusion of French and Japanese cuisine prepared with the finest fresh local produce and other choice ingredients from around Japan and the world, in the elegant, open setting of the dining room, with delightful garden views.

Enjoying a spectacular location, perched on the banks of the river Jinzu, and surrounded by the lush forests of the foothills of the Northern Japanese Alps, River Retreat Garaku is a contemporary design hotel, featuring a unique combination of stunning minimalist Japanese and Western décor. This fabulous property provides luxurious boutique style accommodation, first-class gourmet cuisine and polished, bespoke service in an idyllic riverside setting. Fabulous for relaxing escapes in the heart of nature, River Retreat Garaku offers many opportunities for exploring this fascinating region. Nearby attractions include the The Suiboku Museum, the Toyama Glass Art Museum or the Rakusui-tei Art Museum and Garden. Golf enthusiasts will be delighted by the number of excellent courses in the area, and other outdoor activities available in the region include hiking, climbing and winter sports. River Retreat Garaku is home to two fine dining restaurants, the Rakumi Japanese Restaurant and the French Restaurant L'évo. Rakumi offers memorable creations based on the finest local seafood and vegetables, while L'évo's chef Eiji Taniguchi brings his immense experience with some of Tokyo's finest restaurants and three Michelin star chef Bernard Loisean, resulting in an unforgettable culinary marriage between masterful French techniques and exquisite local ingredients.