“A stylish small hotel that cleverly blends with the surrounding nature, designed by renowned architect Shigeru Ban. Expect light open spaces, soft curves, and plenty of wood. Ten expansive rooms have outdoor space, high ceilings, and gorgeous minimalist style. Perfect for a weekend escape.”
“A stylish small hotel that cleverly blends with the surrounding nature, designed by renowned architect Shigeru Ban. Expect light open spaces, soft curves, and plenty of wood. Ten expansive rooms have outdoor space, high ceilings, and gorgeous minimalist style. Perfect for a weekend escape.”
Recommended For
- Architectural
- Expect a sleek natural feel in this small hotel designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Shigeru Ban
- Short break
- Located just an hour from Tokyo by train, this is ideal for a quick weekend getaway in nature
- Active Holiday
- Spend your days skiing or hiking before unwinding in a hot spring onsen
- Museums
- Visit the nearby Sezon Museum of Modern Art which has Rothkos, Warhols and Isamu Noguchi sculptures
- Skiing
- Karuizawa has a good selection of slopes for intermediate and beginner skiers
- Great walks
- There are miles of scenic trails through the forests of Karuizawa
- Restaurant
- Casual dining plus chef prepared in-room meals and the opportunity to order in from nearby (very good) restaurants
- Artworks
- The hotel has an exciting collection of contemporary art
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- All rooms have private balconies
- Child friendly
- Under threes stay for free
- Sit-out Terrace
- Designer
- Quiet
- Views
- Intimate
- Contemporary
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Casual dining plus chef prepared in-room meals and the opportunity to order in from nearby (very good) restaurants
- Bar
- With an expansive Japanese whiskey and sake collection
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- All rooms have private balconies
- Child friendly
- Under threes stay for free
- Sit-out Terrace
- Parking
- Views
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Garden
Activities
- Museums
- Visit the nearby Sezon Museum of Modern Art which has Rothkos, Warhols and Isamu Noguchi sculptures
- Skiing
- Karuizawa has a good selection of slopes for intermediate and beginner skiers
- Great walks
- There are miles of scenic trails through the forests of Karuizawa
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Shishi Iwa House
Shishi-Iwa House is a perfectly crafted hideaway with 10 rooms, offering a serene mix of contemporary art, architecture and nature (it’s designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Shigeru Ban), which curves, quite literally, through the forests of Karuizawa, a mountain resort about an hour by train from Tokyo...
Originally published by The Telegraph
