- Notice
- 2026/06/05
Starting June 1, 2026, a lodging tax will be introduced in Karuizawa Town.
<Taxation commencement date>
Effective for stays from June 1, 2026.
<Accommodation tax rate>
A tax will be levied per person, per night, according to the following accommodation rates.
■Three years from the start of the system (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029)
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Accommodation rates |
Accommodation tax |
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Karuizawa Town |
Nagano Prefecture |
Total tax |
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6,000 yen or more, less than 10,000 yen |
100 yen |
100 yen |
200 yen |
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10,000 yen or more, less than 100,000 yen |
150 yen |
250 yen |
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Over 100,000 yen |
600 yen |
700 yen |
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■Afterwards (from June 1, 2029)
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Accommodation rates |
Accommodation tax |
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Karuizawa Town |
Nagano Prefecture |
Total tax |
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6,000 yen or more, less than 10,000 yen |
150 yen |
150 yen |
300 yen |
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10,000 yen or more, less than 100,000 yen |
200 yen |
350 yen |
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Over 100,000 yen |
650 yen |
800 yen |
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<Tax exemption>
The following cases are exempt from the accommodation tax:
- When staying overnight as part of educational or research activities at kindergartens, elementary schools, or universities.
- When overnight stays are part of an event organized by a childcare facility or similar institution.
*In all cases, a certificate from the head of the school or institution is required.
<Other>
The accommodation tax is separate from the accommodation fee and must be paid at the hotel.
▼For more details, please visit the Karuizawa Town website.
Karuizawa Town Homepage
GRANBELL HOTELS & RESORTS will celebrate its 20th anniversary in June 2026.
The warm support and trust you have shown us so far are our greatest asset.
Drawing on our 20 years of experience, we promise to continue being a place you'll always want to return to.
To commemorate this milestone, we will be launching a series of special projects to express our gratitude to everyone.
For more details, please visit the special page.
▼20th Anniversary Special Page
https://granbellhotel.com/20th_anniversary/
Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
The Karuizawa Half Marathon 2026 will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
■Shuttle service (for tournament participants only)
On the day of the competition, our hotel will provide a shuttle service to the starting point for all participating guests.
Departure: 7:50 AM from the hotel
- Arrival: Arrived at Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort (starting point) around 8:00 AM.
■Regarding traffic restrictions
Due to traffic restrictions in town related to the tournament, the area around our facility will be closed to traffic as follows.
• Period: May 17, 2026 (Sunday), approximately 9:00 AM to 9:40 AM
・Traffic status: Complete road closure
*Please note that Prefectural Road 133, located directly in front of our hotel, is included in the road closure section.
*Please refer to the Karuizawa Marathon official website and use the detour.
*If you are arriving by car and plan to leave during the times mentioned above, we recommend using a parking lot near the station.
Please note that parking lots around the station are likely to be full.
■Inquiries regarding the tournament (traffic restrictions, tournament management, etc.)
Karuizawa Half Marathon Organizing Committee
TEL: 026-236-3371 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
Email: karuizawa@shinmai.co.jp
Official website: https://karuizawa-marathon.com/
Traffic restriction information is available here. >
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and disruption this may cause our customers, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We also wish all participants the best of luck on the day of the event.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2026"!
This award is given to facilities and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on reviews and scores from over hundreds of millions of users.
Thanks to everyone's support, I was able to receive this wonderful award.
I am grateful for the feedback I have received and will continue to strive for improvement every day.
We look forward to your continued patronage.

Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
Our hotel will be closed on the following dates.
■ Closing dates
February 2nd (Monday), 3rd (Tuesday), 4th (Wednesday), 5th (Thursday), 2026
*If there are any changes due to circumstances, we will announce them on this website.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers, and we appreciate your understanding.
<Inquiries during closure>
TEL: +81-267-41-2030 (Reception hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
The Karuizawa Half Marathon 2025 will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Due to traffic restrictions in the town related to the tournament, there will be restrictions in the area around our hotel during the following times.
■ Period: Sunday, May 18, 2025, around 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
■Traffic status: Complete road closure
*Please note that Prefectural Road 133, located directly in front of our hotel, is included in the road closure section.
*Please refer to the Karuizawa Marathon official website and use the detour.
*If you are arriving by car and plan to leave during the times mentioned above, we recommend using a parking lot near the station.
Please note that parking lots around the station are likely to be full.
■Inquiries: Karuizawa Half Marathon Organizing Committee
TEL: 026-236-3371 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
Email: karuizawa@shinmai.co.jp
Official website: https://karuizawa-marathon.com/
Traffic restriction information is available here. >
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and disruption this may cause our customers, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We also wish all participants the best of luck on the day of the event.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2025"!
This award is given to facilities and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on reviews and scores from millions of users.
Thanks to everyone's support, I was able to receive this wonderful award.
I am grateful for the feedback I have received and will continue to strive for improvement every day.
We look forward to your continued patronage.

Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
Our hotel will be closed on the following dates.
■ Closing dates
February 4th (Tuesday), 5th (Wednesday), 6th (Thursday), 2025
*If there are any changes due to circumstances, we will announce them on this website.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers, and we appreciate your understanding.
<Inquiries during closure>
TEL: +81-267-41-2030 (Reception hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

Our hotel has received the "2024 CUSTOMER REVIEW AWARD" hosted by Agoda. This award recognizes establishments that demonstrate outstanding service and a commitment to providing memorable accommodation experiences.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award.
We hope you will continue to patronize our hotel in the future.

Our hotel is offering a free-flowing sparkling wine event exclusively for hotel guests at the bar on the 1st floor.
Enjoy a refreshing and elegant time on our terrace, where you can feel the invigorating breeze of Karuizawa.
■Time: 14:00-17:00
■Location: 1F/BAR "BURGUNDY" (Terrace seating available)
We also offer the following complimentary drinks.
■Time: 14:00-23:00
■Location: 1F/BAR "BURGUNDY "
■Items offered: Soft drinks, coffee, chocolate, etc.
We invite you to spend a special time at Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa during the pleasant early summer season.
We look forward to your visit.

Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
The Karuizawa Half Marathon 2024 will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Due to traffic restrictions in the town related to the tournament, there will be restrictions in the area around our hotel during the following times.
■Dates: Sunday, May 19, 2024, around 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
■Traffic status: Complete road closure
*Please note that Prefectural Road 133, located directly in front of our hotel, is included in the road closure section.
*Please refer to the Karuizawa Marathon official website and use the detour.
*If you are arriving by car and plan to leave during the times mentioned above, we recommend using a parking lot near the station.
Please note that parking lots around the station are likely to be full.
■Inquiries: Karuizawa Half Marathon Organizing Committee
TEL: 026-236-3371 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
Email: karuizawa@shinmai.co.jp
Official website: https://karuizawa-marathon.com/
Traffic Restriction Information (1) >
Traffic Restriction Information (2) >
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and disruption this may cause our customers, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We also wish all participants the best of luck on the day of the event.
Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the "KAYAK Travel Awards," hosted by the global price comparison website "KAYAK."
This award is given to the top 3% of properties that have a review rating of 8.0 or higher and 20 or more reviews through KAYAK or Booking.com.
Thanks to everyone's support, I was able to receive this wonderful award.
I am grateful for the feedback I have received and will continue to strive for improvement every day.
We look forward to your continued patronage.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2024"!
This award is given to facilities and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on reviews and scores from millions of users.
Thanks to everyone's support, I was able to receive this wonderful award.
I am grateful for the feedback I have received and will continue to strive for improvement every day.
We look forward to your continued patronage.

Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
Our hotel will be closed on the following dates.
■ Closing dates
Monday, February 5, 2024, Thursday, February 8, 2024
*Please note that we will not be able to accommodate requests for extended check-out times on February 5th (Monday) and 8th (Thursday).
*If there are any changes due to circumstances, we will announce them on this website.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers, and we appreciate your understanding.
<Inquiries during closure>
TEL: +81-267-41-2030 (Reception hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

We are pleased to announce the launch of our limited-time Christmas season French dinner plan.
For dinner, we offer a special dinner course where you can enjoy to your heart's content the finest ingredients carefully selected by our French culinary masters.
For that once-a-year Christmas with your loved one, spend a truly unforgettable and special night at Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
▼Click here to make a reservation
[Limited to December 4-25] <Christmas Dinner> French course with complimentary sparkling wine to celebrate your special day

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the "Customer Review Award 2023" from Agoda.com, Asia's leading hotel booking site that handles hotels worldwide, in recognition of consistently high ratings from travelers who have stayed at accommodations in Japan within the past year.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

We are pleased to announce that our hotel has been ranked No. 1 in Rakuten Travel's "2023 Top-Rated Nagano Resort Hotel Popularity Ranking," and that Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort, under the same brand, has been ranked No. 3.
This ranking is calculated based on customer reviews (overall ratings) posted between March 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023, for leisure hotels (Nagano Prefecture) in the "Luxury Hotels & Ryokans" category on Rakuten Travel.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
Our hotel will be temporarily closed during the following period.
■ Closure period
February 13th (Monday) to February 16th (Thursday), 2023
*If there are any changes due to circumstances, we will announce them on this website.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and disruption this may cause our customers, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
<Contact Us>
TEL +81-267-41-2030 (24-hour service)
*For inquiries during closing hours (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the Booking.com "Traveller Review Awards 2023"!
This award is given to facilities and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on reviews and scores from millions of users.
Thanks to everyone's support, I was able to receive this wonderful award.
I am grateful for the feedback I have received and will continue to strive for improvement every day.
We look forward to your continued patronage.

We are pleased to announce that Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the "Traveller Review Awards 2022," hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites!
This award is given to facilities and businesses that have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for travelers, based on reviews and scores from millions of users.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the "Customer Review Award 2021" for the third consecutive year from Agoda.com, Asia's leading hotel booking site that handles hotels worldwide. The award recognizes the hotel for consistently receiving high ratings from travelers who have stayed at accommodations in Japan within the past year.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has been awarded 3rd place in the Central Japan Area Resort Hotel Category (less than 50 rooms) for the third time in the "FAVORITES 2021 BEST SALES OF THE YEAR 2021" hosted by the accommodation booking site "Ikyu.com," in recognition of its high customer support from April 2020 to March 2021.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the Hotels.com "Loved By Guests Award 2021" for the third time.
This award is given to hotels that have received many high ratings from over 25 million reviews on Hotels.com.
We will continue to strive for further service improvements, and we ask for your continued patronage.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the "Customer Review Award 2020" for the second consecutive year from Agoda.com, Asia's leading hotel booking site that handles hotels worldwide. The award recognizes the hotel for consistently receiving high ratings from travelers who have stayed at accommodations in Japan within the past year.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has been awarded "7th place in the Koshinetsu area" for the second consecutive year in the "Relux OF THE YEAR 2019" ranking, a popular accommodation ranking hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for receiving high praise from customers from December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the "Customer Review Award 2019" from Agoda.com, Asia's leading hotel booking site that handles hotels worldwide, in recognition of consistently high ratings from travelers who have stayed at accommodations in Japan within the past year.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has been awarded "3rd Place in the East Japan Area Resort Hotel Category (less than 50 rooms)" for the second consecutive year in the "Best Sales Of The Year 2018" awards hosted by the accommodation booking site "Ikyu.com," recognizing its high customer support from April 2018 to March 2019.
We will use this as encouragement to continue striving to be a hotel that provides guests with a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We appreciate your continued patronage.
Thank you for your continued patronage of Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa.
Here is a guide to recommended local events in July and August.
From July 26th (Friday) to August 25th (Sunday), the "Karuizawa Shiraito Falls Projection Mapping" event will be held at Shiraito Highland Way.
This popular event, which has also been recognized as a Japanese Night View Heritage site, offers a magnificent video show based on the natural beauty of Karuizawa.
Shiraito Falls Falls is about a 26-minute drive from our hotel. Please be sure to visit it during your trip.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has been awarded 9th place in the Koshinetsu area in the "Relux Ranking 2019 First Half Edition," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019, in recognition of receiving high support from customers.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

We are pleased to announce that Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the Hotels.com Loved By Guests Award 2019 (awarded to the most popular hotel by guests in 2019) for the second consecutive year.
This award is given to hotels that have received many high ratings from over 25 million reviews on Hotels.com.
We will continue to strive for further service improvements, and we ask for your continued patronage.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has been awarded "7th place in the Koshinetsu area" in the "Relux of the year 2018" ranking, a popular accommodation ranking hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018, in recognition of receiving high support from customers.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has been awarded 3rd place in the "East Japan Area Resort Hotel Category (less than 50 rooms)" at the "Best Sales Of The Year 2017" awards hosted by the accommodation booking site "Ikyu.com," in recognition of receiving high customer support from April 2017 to March 2018.
We will use this as encouragement to continue striving to be a hotel that provides guests with a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We appreciate your continued patronage.

Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has been awarded "8th place in the Koshinetsu area" in the "Relux Ranking 2018 First Half Edition," a ranking of popular accommodations hosted by "Relux," a first-class hotel and ryokan reservation service, for the period from December 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018, in recognition of receiving high support from customers.
We, the entire staff, will continue to strive to provide high-quality service worthy of this award. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.

We are pleased to announce that Le Grand Kyu Karuizawa has received the Hotels.com Loved By Guests Award 2018 (the most popular hotel award chosen by guests in 2018).
This award is given to hotels that have received many high ratings from over 25 million reviews on Hotels.com.
We will continue to strive for further service improvements, and we ask for your continued patronage.
All of our staff look forward to your visit.
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For inquiries regarding accommodation and Shinkansen tickets, or for changes or cancellations to your reservation, please contact Time Design Co., Ltd.
Time Design Co., Ltd.
TEL. 0570-039866 (Business hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00 *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
Click here for accommodation plans that include Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets.